Detection and Response Engineer

Coalfire; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Flexible time off

Certification reimbur sement

Training reimbursement

Mental health and wellbeing support

Comprehensive insurance options

Job summary

Coalfire is seeking a Detection and Response Engineer (Splunk) to join our Defensive Services team. You will monitor SIEM alerts, conduct threat hunting, and support purple team activities that strengthen client security postures across federal and commercial environments.

The role thrives in a collaborative, high‑performing setting, offering opportunities to work with cutting‑edge security tooling and flexible work arrangements while driving proactive defense and operational excellence.

Job description

Detection and Response Engineer (SPLUNK)

Coalfire is on a mission to make the world a safer place by solving our clients’ hardest cybersecurity challenges. We work at the cutting edge of technology to advise, assess, automate, and ultimately help companies navigate the ever-changing cybersecurity landscape. We are headquartered in Chicago, Illinois with offices across the U.S. and U.K., and we support clients around the world.

But that’s not who we are – that’s just what we do.

We are thought leaders, consultants, and cybersecurity experts, but above all else, we are a team of passionate problem-solvers who are hungry to learn, grow, and make a difference.

Why Join Us

We are seeking a Detection and Response Engineerto join our Defensive Services team, supporting SIEM monitoring and alerting, threat hunting, and purple team activities that help our clients meet both federal compliance and commercial security requirements. If you're passionate about defending organizations against evolving threats, driven to innovate, and thrive in a collaborative, high-performing environment, we'd love to have you on our team. Join us in our mission to make the world a safer place through proactive cybersecurity and operational excellence.

Why You’ll Want to Join Us

At Coalfire, you’ll find the support you need to thrive personally and professionally. In many cases, we provide a flexible work model that empowers you to choose when and where you’ll work most effectively – whether you’re at home or an office.

Regardless of location, you’ll experience a company that prioritizes connection and wellbeing and be part of a team where people care about each other and our communities. You’ll have opportunities to join employee resource groups, participate in in‑person and virtual events, and more. And you’ll enjoy competitive perks and benefits to support you and your family, like paid parental leave, flexible time off, certification and training reimbursement, digital mental health and wellbeing support membership, and comprehensive insurance options.

At Coalfire, equal opportunity and pay equity is integral to the way we do business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Coalfire is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact our Human Resources team at [e-mail] .

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