Northern Trust
Financial Services
SrAssoc,CyberSecThreatMgmt-DetectionEngineer
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“Sr Assoc, Cyber Sec ThreatMgmt - Detection Engineer at Northern Trust. Skills: Detection engineering, Threat management, Cybersecurity. Build detection content. Refine detection content”
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving skills
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, 2+ years of experience in cybersecurity, Proficiency in writing and tuning detection logic, Experience with coding/scripting languages, Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Familiarity with code repositories, Familiarity with Infrastructure-as-Code tools
Nice to Have
Experience in a cloud environment, Knowledge of malware analysis, Knowledge of reverse engineering, Knowledge of digital forensics, Experience with insider threat analysis, Knowledge of security orchestration, Relevant certifications
What You'll Do.
Build detection content
Refine detection content
Manage detection content
Develop Detection-as-Code standard
Streamline content deployment
Work with Security Operations teams
Anticipate potential threats
Detect potential threats
Participate in continuous improvement
Enhance detection capabilities
Enhance detection efficiency
Develop documentation for detection logic
Develop documentation for use cases
Develop documentation for response playbooks
Maintain knowledge of cybersecurity threats
Maintain knowledge of cybersecurity tools
Maintain knowledge of best practices
Contribute to automation of detection
Contribute to automation of response
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Security Operations teams
Communication Scope
Documentation abilities
Full Job Description
**_About Northern Trust:_** Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889. Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world’s most successful individuals, families, and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise, and integrity. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service. Position Overview: The Detection Engineer will play a crucial role in our cybersecurity team by developing and refining detection content to safeguard our digital assets. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing, tuning, and maintaining advanced detection mechanisms across our security platforms. Key responsibilities: * Build, refine, and manage detection content to identify and mitigate potential threats. * Develop a Detection-as-Code standard using code repositories and CI/CD pipelines to streamline content deployment via Infrastructure-as-Code methodologies. * Work closely with various teams in Security Operations to anticipate and detect potential threats before they fully materialize. * Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance detection capabilities and efficiency. * Develop and maintain documentation for detection logic, use cases, and response playbooks. * Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the latest cybersecurity threats, tools, and best practices. * Contribute to automation of detection and response processes using SOAR platforms. Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. * 2+ years of experience in cybersecurity, preferably in detection engineering, threat hunting, or incident response * Proficiency in writing and tuning detection logic in SIEM platforms (e.g.
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