What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cyber Security Engineer position at Connective Talent?
Location : Houston, TX (Hybrid – 3 days onsite per week)
Why Join Us?
Prestigious Financial Services Firm : Work with a globally recognized organization that leverages technology as a profit center.
Exceptional Learning Opportunities : Join a small, elite team with a broad reach, where you’ll learn from some of the best in the industry.
Supportive and Collaborative Environment : Enjoy access to exceptional benefits, professional development opportunities, and a global, inclusive team.
Your Role :
As a Detection Threat Engineer, you will be a vital part of the Cyber Threat and Incident Response Team. This role focuses on designing and implementing advanced detection mechanisms to safeguard the organization against sophisticated cyber threats. You’ll be hands-on with threat investigation, detection logic creation, and leveraging automation to enhance workflows in a dynamic, fast-paced global environment.
What You’ll Do :
Build and fine-tune detection techniques in SIEM tools.
Investigate and respond to cyber threats using log aggregation and analysis.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize detection capabilities for enterprise technologies, including cloud platforms, firewalls, and EDR solutions.
Leverage DevOps tools (Git, Bitbucket, CI / CD pipelines) to automate detection logic deployment.
Apply the MITRE ATT&CK framework to develop and refine detection strategies.
What We’re Looking For :
Strong knowledge of threat actor techniques, vulnerabilities, and exploits.
Hands-on experience creating detection logic and alerts in SIEM platforms like Splunk.
Ability to investigate threats and analyze logs to proactively improve detection methods.
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and enterprise logging technologies.
Understanding of CI / CD workflows and automation tools.
What We Offer :
Hybrid work flexibility.
Comprehensive benefits including generous leave policies, wellness programs, and more.
Ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills.
A chance to be part of a dynamic global team, leveraging cutting-edge technology to tackle real-world challenges.
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