Detection Engineer

Deepwatch; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 94,500 - 118,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance

Flexible Time Off (FTO)

401(K) retirement program

Job summary

A cybersecurity firm is seeking a Detection Engineer in Tampa, FL. You will be a subject matter expert in cybersecurity detections, responsible for developing and documenting detection capabilities. Ideal candidates have experience with MSSP environments, proficiency with SIEM tools like Splunk, and an innovative approach to solving complex problems. This role offers a salary range of $94,500 - $118,700 plus stock options and benefits.

Qualifications

• Must develop detections for attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
• Ability to investigate and create security rules in at least one SIEM is required.
• Up-to-date with engineering best practices, security technology trends, tools, and frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and document new Detection Capabilities for customer environments.
• Work with customers to develop a comprehensive strategy for effective detections.
• Evaluate current monitoring and detection capabilities to identify improvement areas.

Skills

Experience working for a Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) or similar cybersecurity organization

Experience querying SIEM tools or other log-based data, preferably Splunk

Creative, scalable, out-of-the-box solutions mindset

Excellent communication and documentation skills

Tools

Splunk

Azure logging

Job description

Come join Deepwatch’s team of world‑class cybersecurity professionals and the brightest minds in the industry. If you're ready to challenge yourself with work that matters, then this is the place for you. We're redefining cybersecurity as one of the fastest growing companies in the U.S. – and we have a blast doing it!

Who We Are

Deepwatch is the leader in managed security services, protecting organizations from ever‑increasing cyber threats 24/7/365. Powered by Deepwatch’s cloud‑based security operations platform, Deepwatch provides the industry’s fastest, most comprehensive detection and automated response to cyber threats together with tailored guidance from dedicated experts to mitigate risk and measurably improve security posture. Hundreds of organizations, from Fortune 100 to mid‑sized enterprises, trust Deepwatch to protect their business.

Values and Recognition

Our core values drive everything we do at Deepwatch, including our approach to tackling tough cyber challenges. We seek tenacious individuals who are passionate about solving complex problems and protecting our customers. By embracing our values, we create a culture of excellence that supports our team members to explore their potential, expand their skill sets, and achieve career aspirations, supported by our unique annual professional development benefit.

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• 2023 and 2022 Fortress Cybersecurity Award
• 2023 $180M Series C investment from Springcoast Capital Partners, Splunk Ventures, and Vista Credit Partners of Vista Equity Partners
• 2022 Cybersecurity Excellence Award for MDR

Detection Engineer

Hybrid Tampa, FL

Reporting to the Sr. Manager, Threat Detection & Research, the Detection Engineer will serve as a subject matter expert in cybersecurity detections. The individual will participate in detection strategy, creation, tuning, validation, and correlation to ensure that Deepwatch customers have effective detections in place against an ever‑changing threat landscape. Detection Engineers increase alert fidelity, reduce false positives, and better inform MDR Security Analysts, directly impacting customer security posture over time.

Responsibilities

• Develop and document new Detection Capabilities for customer environments
• Work with customers to develop a comprehensive strategy for effective detections
• Leverage industry frameworks, such as MITRE ATT&CK Framework, for customer‑facing alert improvement roadmap
• Apply knowledge of detection tools (Azure logging, command line logging, etc.) to advise customers on logging capabilities
• Prioritize log sources for ingestion and enablement
• Evaluate current monitoring and detection capabilities to identify improvement areas
• Manage detection capabilities to ensure coverage, effective operation, and adherence to Deepwatch standards
• Ensure ingested log sources conform to CIM standards

Qualifications

• Experience working for a Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) or similar cybersecurity organization
• Experience querying SIEM tools or other log‑based data, preferably Splunk
• Experience engineering event detection & response tuning
• Creative, scalable, out‑of‑the‑box solutions mindset
• Up‑to‑date with engineering best practices, security technology trends, tools, and frameworks
• Experience developing detections for attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)
• Ability to investigate and create security rules in at least one SIEM
• Understanding of general enterprise network architecture and incident response
• Understanding of common enterprise technologies and logging capabilities including Cloud, IDS/IPS, Firewalls, Active Directory, Anti‑Virus/EDR, Proxies, and Email Gateway
• Knowledge of attack frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain, and NIST
• Excellent communication and documentation skills for varied audiences

Statutory Pay Disclosure

The anticipated salary range for this role is $94,500 - $118,700 plus stock options and benefits. Actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, experience, education, and skill level.

ITAR Compliance

• A citizen of the U.S.;
• A lawful permanent resident of the United States;
• A person admitted to the United States as a refugee;
• A person that has been granted asylum by the United States government.

The intent of this requirement is to ensure compliance with import/export regulations. If you do not meet these requirements, we encourage you to apply for other open roles at Deepwatch.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance
• Flexible Time Off (FTO), 12 company holidays, sick leave and 8‑weeks paid parental leave
• Unique professional development benefits with annual “development dollars” to support our people growth and development
• Wellness contests and monthly educational programs
• 401(K) retirement program
• Learn more about Deepwatch Benefits

Optional Encouragement

We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates, so please don’t hesitate to apply — we’d love to hear from you. Please review our DEI Statement.

Employee Expectations

• Be able to work remotely from a home office when not at a corporate office
• Pass a pre‑employment background check in accordance with applicable laws

Equal Opportunity Employer

Deepwatch is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document upon hire.

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Accessibility

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