Senior Threat Detection & Response Specialist

Walgreens; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Walgreens is seeking a Senior Cyber Security Specialist II - Threat Detection and Response to lead complex security investigations, enhance enterprise detection capabilities, and improve incident response across hybrid environments.

You will own investigations end to end, mentor team members, and develop automation to speed detection and response. The role spans on-premises and cloud, requiring strong technical judgment and cross-team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Designing, implementing, and tuning detection logic across enterprise and cloud environments
• Leading complex incident response efforts and driving investigations through resolution
• Conducting proactive threat hunting and converting findings into actionable detections
• Developing automation to improve detection, enrichment, triage, and response workflows
• Partnering with security, engineering, infrastructure, and business teams to improve logging, telemetry, and observability
• Identifying gaps in detection coverage, tooling, processes, and response procedures
• Providing technical guidance, mentoring team members, and contributing to team capability through knowledge sharing, documentation, and tabletop exercises
• Communicating technical findings clearly to leadership and technical audiences

Job description

Walgreens is seeking a Senior Cyber Security Specialist II - Threat Detection and Response to lead complex security investigations, enhance enterprise detection capabilities, and improve incident response across hybrid environments.

You will own investigations end to end, mentor team members, and develop automation to speed detection and response. The role spans on-premises and cloud, requiring strong technical judgment and cross-team collaboration.