EDR Engineer

UltraViolet Cyber

. Evaluate the current SentinelOne deployment and detection content, identifying gaps, risks, and improvement opportunities .

Posted 10/27/2026contractSan Jose • California • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $130,000 - $175,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in SentinelOne deployment, detection engineering, and incident response, with a focus on optimizing security processes and integrating security tools. Proven ability to lead teams, mentor staff, and enhance operational capabilities in a hybrid environment.

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SentinelOne SingularityCISSP CertificationDetection EngineeringIncident ResponseZero Trust Architecture

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Hard Skills

SentinelOne OptimizationDetection Rule DevelopmentAlert TuningData Source MigrationSecurity Use Case DesignCompliance ReportingEndpoint Security ModernizationEnterprise Endpoint ManagementSecurity Tool IntegrationKnowledge Transfer

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipMentoringCollaborationProblem SolvingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

SentinelOne WayfinderSentinelOne AI SIEMSecurity Operations Center (SOC)Hybrid Environment ManagementEnterprise Security Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

CISSP CertificationSentinelOne Certification

Industry Keywords

Security EngineeringEndpoint Detection and Response (EDR)Incident CoordinationSecurity PlaybooksTransformative Security Projects

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Evaluate the current SentinelOne deployment and detection content, identifying gaps, risks, and improvement opportunities
Migrate and optimize data sources and detection content
Integrate SentinelOne with other security tools to strengthen the monitoring ecosystem
Design and maintain SentinelOne data models supporting security use cases and compliance reporting
Develop, tune, and optimize SentinelOne detection rules and alerts to reduce false positives and improve detection quality
Partner with SentinelOne Wayfinder MDR and the customer’s SOC on alert flow, triage, investigation, and response
Manage and optimize the SentinelOne endpoint deployment and prepare architecture and processes for growth in a hybrid environment with global data centers
Improve SOC processes, playbooks, and reporting beyond pure detection content
Lead knowledge transfer and upskilling so the customer’s team can sustain and operate the environment
Provide technical expertise during security incidents and help coordinate response activities
Lead a Fortune 250 company through a transformative security and technology project
Lead a global team developing methodology for EDR optimization and best practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of security engineering experience, with significant hands-on SentinelOne Singularity and preferably SentinelOne AI SIEM work
CISSP certification or equivalent experience
SentinelOne certification(s) and/or SentinelOne University experience
Experience administering and optimizing SentinelOne in enterprise environments
Experience working with SentinelOne Wayfinder/Vigilance MDR alongside an internal SOC
Strong detection engineering and alert-tuning skills
Ability to lead, mentor, and upskill a team through documentation and knowledge transfer
Strong incident response and troubleshooting skills
Experience with Zero Trust architecture and endpoint security modernization
Experience with enterprise endpoint management platforms
Experience integrating SentinelOne with other security tools
Must be authorized to work in the US
On-site in San Jose, CA up to 4 days per week

Benefits

Comp & perks

Minimum 3-month commitment with potential for extension
Occasional on-call support for security incidents as needed