Security Detection Engineer

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We are seeking a skilled Detection Engineer to support enterprise-wide security detection and response across multiple organization-facing environments. This role focuses on creating, tuning, and maintaining detection rules to protect infrastructure at scale.

• Location: Columbia, SC (Nationwide candidates welcome)
• Work Arrangement: Fully Remote (Preference given to candidates willing/able to go on-site as needed)
• Interview Process: 1 Round Virtual/Online (Potential 2nd round on-site if needed)
  
  

Key Skills & Focus Areas

Candidates must possess strong expertise in the following areas to be successful in this position:

Primary Technical Requirements:

• Detection Languages: Strong understanding of Sigma, YARA, and industry standards.
• Automation & Scripting: 5 years of experience with Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Security Frameworks: Deep familiarity with the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
• Environment Experience: 5 years supporting large-scale IT environments or enterprise system deployments.
  
  

Highly Preferred Skills (Big Pluses):

• SIEM/XSIAM: Hands-on experience with the Palo Alto Cortex XSIAM platform.
• System Internals: Deep understanding of Windows and Linux artifacts.
• Operations: Proven track record with detection tuning, gap analysis, and SOAR integrations.
• Environment Type: Experience working in a multi-tenancy or multi-agency infrastructure.
• Soft Skills: Excellent agency-facing communication and customer service skills.
  
  

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT/InfoSec (or 8 years of relevant work experience in lieu of a degree).
• Preferred Certifications: CISSP, CISM, CISA, CEH, OSCP, GPEN, or vendor-specific Detection Engineering certifications.