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Functional Title: Cloud SecDevOps Detection Engineer

5 years experience

We are seeking a senior Cyber Security Detection Engineer with a robust background in Microsoft Azure cloud-based threat detection and security. The individual should also have detection experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS) security and on-prem operating system (OS) security.

As a key member of the SecDevOps-Detection team, the individual will provide senior-advisement on design, implementation, and optimization of Microsoft Azure detection mechanisms and in advising and participating in detection initiatives related to AWS and on-prem OS. The individual?s expertise in cloud security, coupled with their deep understanding of the threat landscape and adversary behavior, will play a crucial role in fortifying our organization's resilience against potential risks. Join us if you are passionate about staying ahead of the cybersecurity curve and thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and verify baseline and advanced detection strategies for Microsoft Azure.
• Aid in development, implementation and verification of baseline and advanced detection strategies for AWS and on-prem OS.
• Demonstrate detection and security tradecraft best-practices enabling the growth of team-members and maturation of the SecDevOps Azure detection program.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate Azure and other threat detection solutions seamlessly.
• Conduct thorough analysis of external incident case-studies and internal security alerts to formulate effective detection and response strategies.
• Stay informed of emerging threats and vulnerabilities in cloud environments.
• Design and execute proactive measures to enhance overall security posture.
• Regularly review and update detection tools to ensure optimal performance.
• Provide expertise in incident response activities and contribute to post-incident analysis.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree and 5 years of Information Security or Intelligence experience or in lieu of Bachelor?s degree, High School diploma and 8 years of Information Security or Intelligence experience
• Deep experience as a Cyber Security Detection Engineer focusing on Microsoft Azure. To include experience with Defender for Cloud, Entra, and Cloud Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP) technology, preferably Wiz.
• Experience as a Cyber Security Detection engineer for cloud and on-prem environments.
• Proficiency in utilizing security tools and technologies for threat detection.
• Solid knowledge of cybersecurity best practices and industry standards.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Able to communicate complex information, concepts, or ideas in a confident and well-organized manner through verbal, written, and/or visual means.

Desired Characteristics:

• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CEH, or AWS Certified Security Specialty.
• Experience with SIEM solutions, detection tools, and log analysis.
• Familiarity with scripting languages for automation.
• Ability to conduct threat modeling and risk assessments.
• Proficient in Agile methodologies.
• Prior SOC, cyber intelligence, or incident response experience
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Highly analytical, detail-oriented, and strong problem solving with a common-sense approach to resolving problems.
• Expertise to clearly define complex issues despite incomplete or ambiguous information.
• Strong oral and written communications skills.
• Strong interpersonal and critical thinking skills.

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Role Summary/Purpose:

We are seeking a senior Cyber Security Detection Engineer with a robust background in Microsoft Azure cloud-based threat detection and security. The individual should also have detection experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS) security and on-prem operating system (OS) security.

Essential Responsibilities/Qualifications:

• Develop, implement, and verify baseline and advanced detection strategies for Microsoft Azure.
• Aid in development, implementation and verification of baseline and advanced detection strategies for AWS and on-prem OS.
• Deep experience as a Cyber Security Detection Engineer focusing on Microsoft Azure. To include experience with Defender, Entra, and Cloud Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP) technology, preferably Wiz.