Threat Intelligence and Detection Engineer

Insane Cyber; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Base Salary

Equity offering subject to board approval

Comprehensive medical/dental/vision/life insurance plan

Retirement plan with employer match

Flexible working hours and generous time-off policy

Job summary

A cybersecurity firm in San Antonio is seeking a Threat Intelligence and Detection Engineer. This position involves providing consultancy services to mitigate cybersecurity risks, developing innovative detection strategies, and working on industry-leading products like Valkyrie and Cygnet. Candidates should have 3-5 years in cybersecurity and a relevant degree, with skills in digital forensics and incident response. The firm offers competitive benefits, including a comprehensive insurance plan and flexible working hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of full-time experience in cybersecurity.
• Experience in a startup or rapidly growing professional services organization is a plus.
• Deep working knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK, D3FEND, or other threat modeling frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert proactive and reactive consultancy services to clients.
• Develop innovative ways to implement detection of threats in Valkyrie and Cygnet.
• Participate in incident response efforts throughout the IR life cycle.

Skills

Digital forensics

Incident response

Threat hunting

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity

Tools

Suricata

Yara

Sigma

Zeek

Job description

Overview

At Insane Cyber, we’re focused on advancing cybersecurity for the better. We’ve developed innovative tools backed by expert support to change how organizations perform deep level proactive and reactive analysis. We partner with our customers to provide cutting-edge solutions and services to help protect our critical infrastructure and critical operations from threats – from the power grid to manufacturing. Our flagship Valkyrie and Cygnet products provide host and network analysis automation beyond the capabilities of other products on the market. Our Corvus and Aesir product lines deliver managed and professional services to help assess and fill gaps and weaknesses in the security posture of clients\' security programs. It’s an exciting time for us as we continue to grow our products and services, and we need a great team in place!

As we grow, we are seeking a Threat Intelligence and Detection Engineer to join our team. This role is crucial for the continued development and enhancement of our flagship products, Valkyrie and Cygnet. You will be a key player in our professional services team, bringing your expertise and innovative thinking to advance our technology and maintain our competitive edge in the market.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert proactive and reactive consultancy services to clients, helping them understand and mitigate cybersecurity risks. Typical services include, but are not limited to threat hunting, incident response, digital forensics, and architecture reviews.
• Keep up with current and emerging threats and develop innovative ways to implement detection of threats in Valkyrie and Cygnet with both host and network data.
• Collaborate with engineering, professional services, external customers and other internal and external groups to identify, architect, develop and deliver capabilities to end users.
• Perform analysis and investigations, correlating events and data to detect security incidents.
• Participate in incident response efforts through out the IR life cycle.
• Develop and maintain security incident response plans.
• Operationalize, monitor, and optimize security and network monitoring solutions.
• Improve observability and monitoring of the customer environments, collaborating with internal and customer teams to enhance visibility into security events and incidents.
• Apply working experience with protocol dissection and proprietary protocol analysis—preferably in the industrial space.
• Work with a cross-functional team to develop new detections specifically for industrial environments.
• Deliver solutions to and manage cybersecurity projects, ensuring alignment with client needs and best industry practices.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, acting as a trusted advisor in cybersecurity matters.
• Ensure the quality and timeliness of service delivery, adhering to project deadlines and client expectations.
• Stay updated on the latest cybersecurity trends and technologies, applying this knowledge to improve service quality.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of full-time experience in cybersecurity
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Experience in digital forensics, incident response, or threat hunting is a plus
• Experience in industrial sectors, Operational Technology (OT), Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and/or critical operations assurance is a plus
• Experience in a startup or rapidly growing professional services organization is a plus
• Working knowledge of proprietary and open-source threat detection engines and rulesets (Suricata, Yara, Sigma, Zeek, etc.)
• Working experience with host and network data analysis across packet capture files, host logs, registry, memory and/or disk artifacts
• Working knowledge of major nation state and criminal level threats and experience building host and network detections to identify those threats
• Deep working knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK, D3FEND, or other threat modeling frameworks
• [Nice to Have] Proficiency in backend languages and frameworks, such as Python, JavaScript, C, Go, Rust, or similar technologies
• Proven track record of successful delivery in a consulting environment
• Excellent client relationship management skills and the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly
• Strong communication skills, collaboration mindset, and an ability to learn quickly

Benefits

• Competitive Base Salary
• Equity offering subject to board approval
• Comprehensive medical/dental/vision/life insurance plan
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Flexible working hours and generous time-off policy

Insane Cyber is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and strive to foster an inclusive environment for all employees. If you\'re a visionary with a passion for pushing the boundaries of industrial cybersecurity, we\'d love to hear from you.