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Detection Engineering SME

Softthink Solutions
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 9/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/18/2026
Detection Engineering SME

Location: Washington, DC

Work Authorization: US Citizen

Role Summary

The Detection Engineering SME leads the development of detection content, including up to 3,500 single-event rules and 200 multi-event correlation rules. This role ensures SBA’s threat detection posture is modern, comprehensive, and aligned with current adversary techniques.

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Author detection rules for Google SecOps SIEM.
  • Deploy curated detections and validate rule performance.
  • Build multi-event correlation rules aligned to MITRE ATT&CK.
  • Tune detections to meet false-positive thresholds.
  • Integrate threat intelligence sources into detection logic.
  • Support UEBA risk scoring and insider-threat detection.
  • Provide expert guidance during Detect & Tune and Operationalize phases.


Professional Experience Required

  • 7 years of experience in detection engineering, threat hunting, or cyber analytics.
  • Experience authoring SIEM rules and correlation logic.
  • Experience with MITRE ATT&CK, threat intelligence, and adversary emulation.
  • Experience with cloud-native SIEM platforms.


Educational Qualification

  • Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field.


Certifications

  • GIAC Detection Engineering (GCTI, GDAT), CISSP, or equivalent preferred.

Salary : $45 - $55

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