Senior Threat Detection Engineer

About Us:

One of our clients, a leader in private equity space, is hiring for a senior threat detection engineer to help them with a SIEM transition as well as establishing monitoring best practices within their organization. This is a great role for somebody who has good experience with multiple SIEM tools and can lead detection efforts at an enterprise level.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage cyber threat detection strategies using Splunk within an enterprise financial services environment.
• Monitor and analyze security events, identifying and responding to potential threats in real-time.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement proactive cybersecurity measures.
• Conduct threat intelligence analysis to stay ahead of emerging threats and vulnerabilities.
• Provide expertise in incident response and support in the investigation of cybersecurity incidents.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Cyber Threat Detection Engineer, with a focus on financial services.
• In-depth knowledge of Splunk and its application in cybersecurity.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks, best practices, and industry regulations.
• Experience with incident response and the ability to handle and mitigate security incidents effectively.
• Relevant industry certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, Splunk certifications) are a plus.

Skills:

• Splunk Enterprise Security knowledge and experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Familiarity with network security, endpoint protection, and SIEM technologies.
• Ability to adapt to new technologies and stay current with industry trends.