Senior Detection Engineer - MSSP
- £50,000-£60,000 per annum
- London, United Kingdom
- Permanent
- 50000
- Enterprise Security
- Cyber Security
Join a dynamic Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) that has recently secured a significant government contract and is in the process of scaling its operations. The organization is seeking a Senior Detection Engineer to lead the strategy and high-level efforts of its threat detection capabilities.
This pivotal role will contribute to the development of the security infrastructure as the team prepares to onboard over 10,000 users ahead of the system going live in April. You will collaborate with engineers, project managers, and service delivery managers to build a robust, efficient, and effective threat detection and response system. This position is ideal for an experienced engineer with a strategic mindset, looking to influence both operational and strategic decision-making within the organization.
Seize the opportunity to advance your career as a Senior Detection Engineer and shape the future of cybersecurity!
Responsibilities:
- Lead and strategize threat detection efforts across the MSSP.
- Build and test detection rules from scratch, and continuously refine them.
- Collaborate with various stakeholders to improve detection capabilities and reduce false positives.
- Develop and implement advanced detection strategies, working with platforms like FortiSIEM, Sentinel, and Microsoft Defender.
- Map detection strategies using the MITRE ATT&CK framework, leveraging OWASP and threat intelligence to stay ahead of emerging threats.
- Work with DevSecOps engineers to manipulate APIs and manage SOAR platforms for automation and response.
Skills/Must have:
- Strong background in building and testing detection rules from scratch.
- Experience with Microsoft or Fortinet technologies (ideally a blend of both).
- Familiarity with SIEM platforms such as FortiSIEM or Splunk.
- Experience in writing and managing threat detection strategies.
- Strong knowledge of security frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK and OWASP.
Salary:
- £50,000-£60,000 per annum