Cybersecurity Detection Engineer
Tandym Group ·careers.tandymgroup.com
Apply directA leading financial institution is seeking a Cybersecurity Detection Engineer for its Cyber Security Operations Center. In this role, the Cybersecurity Detection Engineer will be responsible for developing and maintaining detection capabilities against AI-enabled threats across enterprise environments.
About the Opportunity:
- Schedule: Full-time
- Hours: Flexible / TBD
- Locations: Vienna, VA; Winchester, VA, or Pensacola, FL
- Setting: Hybrid, 3 days onsite per week
Responsibilities:
- Designing and engineering SIEM-based security detections across cloud, hybrid, and on-prem environments
- Building, tuning, and maintaining detection content using SPL, KQL, regex, and YARA
- Partnering with threat intelligence teams to improve SOC detection coverage
- Leading analysis of security telemetry to identify adversary behavior patterns
- Mapping detections to frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK
- Performing other duties, as needed
Qualifications:
- 7+ years of experience in Cybersecurity Operations or Detection Engineering
- Bachelor’s Degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP
- Expertise in the Detection Engineering lifecycle
- Proficient with SIEM Query languages
- Solid understanding of adversary TTPs
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively
Desired Qualifications:
- Master's Degree
- CISSP certification
- Experience leading AI-focused SOC programs
- Master’s degree in a related field
- Hands-on AI or Machine Learning experience
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Where is the Cybersecurity Detection Engineer job located?
The Cybersecurity Detection Engineer role with Tandym Group is based in Vienna, VA, US. The role is hybrid-friendly.
Is the Cybersecurity Detection Engineer role remote?
Yes — the Cybersecurity Detection Engineer position at Tandym Group is hybrid. Candidates based in US are preferred.
What does the Cybersecurity Detection Engineer role pay?
Tandym Group lists the Cybersecurity Detection Engineer role at USD 65–75 per hour.
Is the Cybersecurity Detection Engineer role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Tandym Group.
What experience level is the Cybersecurity Detection Engineer role?
The Cybersecurity Detection Engineer position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
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