Threat Detection – Automation Engineer

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. Research adversarial techniques and translate threat behaviors into high-fidelity detections .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeBerkeley Heights • New Jersey • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $146,000 - $244,800 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in cybersecurity engineering and detection engineering, with a strong focus on developing and tuning detections using SIEM technologies and automation development in Python and SQL. Proficient in designing API integrations and applying MITRE ATT&CK for threat detection and reporting.

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Cybersecurity EngineeringDetection EngineeringSIEM TechnologiesPython ScriptingAPI Integrations

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Hard Skills

Cybersecurity EngineeringDetection EngineeringSIEM TechnologiesPythonSQLPowerShellBashAPI IntegrationsMITRE ATT&CKTelemetry Mapping

Soft Skills

CollaborationLeadershipAgile Practices

Tools & Technologies

Google SecOpsSOAR PlatformsEDRIDS/NDRUEBADLPWAFCloud Security ServicesBI ToolsAI/ML Techniques

Industry Keywords

Threat IntelligenceThreat HuntingIncident ResponseRed TeamInfrastructure as CodeCI/CDGit-based WorkflowsTerraform

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber SecurityPythonSQLTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Research adversarial techniques and translate threat behaviors into high-fidelity detections
Design, build, and operate production-grade security detection infrastructure across Google SecOps and internal automation applications
Lead telemetry and detection lifecycles, including onboarding, parsing, normalization, enrichment, testing, deployment, tuning, and maintenance
Develop custom integrations, automations, and lightweight services using APIs, webhooks, and event-driven patterns
Create dashboards, metrics, and reports using BI tools, SQL, statistical analysis, and AI/ML techniques
Apply Python, prompt-driven workflows, MCP capabilities, and agent-to-agent orchestration for detection engineering and analytic decision support
Collaborate with threat intelligence, threat hunting, incident response, red team, and engineering teams
Manage work through Agile practices, document requirements, track delivery, and maintain platform operations across hybrid environments

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, security operations, or detection engineering
8+ years developing and tuning detections using SIEM technologies, SOAR platforms, and correlated rule logic
8+ years scripting and automation development using Python, SQL, PowerShell, Bash, or similar languages
8+ years working with EDR, IDS/NDR, UEBA, DLP, WAF, proxy technologies, and cloud security services
Experience designing and supporting API integrations using REST, JSON, webhooks, OAuth, service accounts, and event-driven messaging
Experience applying MITRE ATT&CK, detection coverage analysis, telemetry mapping, dashboard development, and threat reporting
Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, information technology, engineering, or related field, or equivalent combination of education, related experience and/or military experience
Valid and unrestricted U.S. work authorization required
Experience with Google SecOps, AI/ML, feature engineering, prompt engineering, AI-assisted coding, infrastructure as code, CI/CD, Git-based workflows, Terraform, and industry certifications is desirable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fuel Your Life program supporting physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being
Paid holidays and generous time away policies
No-cost mental health support through Employee Assistance Programs
Living Proof peer recognition program with points redeemable for rewards
Eight Employee Resource Groups
Training, development, and internal mobility opportunities
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance options from day one
401(k) match
Discounted shares through the Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Tuition assistance and reimbursement program
Paid parental and military leave
Annual incentive opportunity, potentially delivered as cash bonus and equity awards