Elastic Threat Detection Engineer - CSSP & DoD Security

BreakPoint Labs, LLC; Charleston (SC); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

BreakPoint Labs LLC is seeking a Detection Engineer specializing in Elastic to design and implement detection mechanisms for cyber threats within a CSSP environment. You will develop IDS/IPS signatures, log correlation rules, and detection tools guided by the MITRE ATT&CK framework and indicator lifecycle.

The role requires 5+ years in CSSP/SOC and hands-on Elastic Stack expertise. DoD 8570 IAT II and CSSP certifications are expected, with DoD Secret Clearance as a potential requirement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a CSSP, SOC or similar environment.
• 2+ years developing and optimizing detection signatures across platforms.
• Hands-on experience with Elastic Stack, KQL/EQL and Elastic Defend.
• Experience with threat intelligence platforms and indicator management.
• Expertise in IDS/IPS signature development and optimization.
• Strong understanding of the indicator lifecycle.
• Certifications: Elastic Certified Analyst/SIEM/Engineer; DoD 8570 IAT II; DoD 8140 CSSP-specific.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain high-fidelity detection rules in Elastic for MITRE ATT&CK mapped adversary TTPs.
• Prioritize risk-based alerting aligned with risk assessments.
• Analyze threat intelligence to tailor detections to customer environments.
• Test rules to minimize false positives and improve detection accuracy.
• Collaborate with DCO Watch Analysts to integrate detections into monitoring workflows.
• Maintain detection tooling and SOP documentation; ensure compliance with directives.
• Coordinate with reporting agencies and sites on detection strategies.
• Support program reviews and certification evaluations; possible surge work; up to 10% travel.

Skills

Threat detection

Threat hunting

Problem solving

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline

CSSP/SOC experience (8+ years)

Tools

Elastic Stack

Kibana/KQL

EQL

ES|QL

Elastic Defend

IDS/IPS concepts

Job description

BreakPoint Labs is seeking a Detection Engineer with an expertise in Elastic to design, develop, and implement detection mechanisms to identify cyber threats within a Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSSP) environment. The candidate will focus on creating and managing IDS/IPS signatures, log correlation rules, and other detection tools based on indicator lifecycle analysis. The Detection Engineer collaborates with Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) Watch Analysts and other teams to ensure timely and effective threat detection, adhering to CJCSM 6510.01B reporting requirements and supporting the CSSP’s mission to protect data across a wide spectrum of sources and locations.

Responsibilities include:

• Develop, implement, and maintain custom, high-fidelity detection rules and logic in the Elastic Security platform specifically targeting adversary TTPs mapped to the MITRE ATT&CK® framework.
• Develop and prioritize risk-based alerting mechanisms to focus detection efforts on high-impact threats, aligning with organizational risk assessments.
• Analyze threat intelligence to create and refine detection mechanisms tailored to the customer’s environment.
• Validate and test detection rules to ensure accuracy, minimize false positive and benign positive matches, and enhance threat identification capabilities.
• Collaborate with DCO Watch Analysts to integrate detection mechanisms into monitoring and incident response workflows.
• Maintain and update detection tools and signatures in response to evolving threats, ensuring compliance with CJCSM 6510.01B and other applicable directives.
• Compile and maintain internal standard operating procedure (SOP) documentation for detection creation and implementation processes.
• Coordinate with reporting agencies and subscriber sites to align detection strategies with operational needs and threat intelligence.
• Participate in program reviews, product evaluations, and onsite certification evaluations to assess detection tool efficacy.
• Overtime may be required to support detection implementation or incident response actions (Surge).
• Up to 10% travel may be required.

Required Experience:

• 5+ years of experience working in a CSSP, SOC, or similar environment.
• 2+ years of experience with signature development, detection logic creation and optimization on multiple platforms.
• Experience in threat detection engineering, threat hunting, or a related role with hands-on experience using the Elastic Stack, Kibana Query Language (KQL), Event Query Language (EQL), Elasticsearch Query Language (ES|QL) and/or Elastic Defend.
• Experience with threat intelligence platforms and indicator management.
• Proficient knowledge of detection creation and implementation processes.
• Expertise in IDS/IPS solutions, including signature development and optimization.
• Strong understanding of the indicator lifecycle, including initial discovery, development, operational maturity, and long-term sustainment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to solve complex problems independently.
• Preferred certifications: Elastic Certified Analyst; Elastic Certified SIEM Analyst, Elastic Certified Engineer.

Certifications Required: DoD 8570 IAT Level II and DoD 8140 CSSP-specific certification.

Security Clearance Required: DoD Secret Clearance.

Education Required: Bachelor’s Degree Area(s) of Study of relevant discipline and 5 years of experience. OR, at least 8 years of experience working in a CSSP, SOC, or similar.

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