What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Detection Engineering Specialist position at Cox Automotive?
Join our dynamic Cybersecurity team as a Senior Detection Engineering Specialist, where you will play a pivotal role in designing and implementing cutting-edge detection capabilities to safeguard the organization against evolving cyber threats. As part of our dedicated team, you will enhance our Cyber Defense practices and facilitate swift threat response and automated remediation. This role requires close collaboration with cross-functional Engineering teams to create innovative threat detection and response use cases while utilizing threat intelligence to stay ahead of potential threats.
What You’ll Do :
- Cybersecurity Detection Engineering :
- Design and implement advanced threat detection techniques using top-tier tools including SIEM, EDR, NDR, and SOAR platforms.
- Develop tailored detection-as-code rules, automated remediation playbooks, and alerts to address the organization's specific threat landscape.
- Utilize industry-standard MITRE frameworks to assess detection coverage and identify gaps.
- Continuously monitor and enhance detection systems for improved performance and effectiveness.
- Collaborate with the Threat Detection and Response team to strengthen our capabilities in identifying and managing cyber threats.
- Conduct attack simulation testing to validate use case efficacy and participate in purple teaming with the Vulnerability Management team.
- Oversee and maintain the SIEM / Data Lake infrastructure and log ingestion processes in collaboration with Cyber Defense Engineering.
- Ensure all operational guidelines, diagrams, and documentation for security detection and response are well-maintained.
- Incident Response Support :
- Work closely with the incident response team to ensure quick detection and containment of cyber threats.
- Provide expertise to develop effective detection use cases during critical security incidents.
- Improve detection and response processes by integrating lessons learned from incidents.
- Threat Intelligence Integration :
- Incorporate threat intelligence to refine detection capabilities and proactively address risks.
- Analyze new and emerging threat vectors to inform detection strategies.
- Stakeholder Collaboration :
- Engage with Cybersecurity, Engineering, and Product teams to align detection strategies with broader organizational goals.
- Effectively communicate detection capabilities and insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including executive leadership.
- Governance and Compliance :
- Ensure that all detection processes and tools comply with relevant regulatory requirements and industry standards (e.g., GDPR, PCI-DSS, NIST).
- Maintain comprehensive documentation of detection strategies, processes, and configurations.
Who You Are :
The salary for this role ranges from USD 130,600.00 to 217,600.00 per year, with additional compensation opportunities based on performance.
Benefits : We offer an attractive benefits package that includes generous paid time off policies, health care insurance options, retirement planning, and additional wellness benefits.
About Cox Automotive : At Cox Automotive, our diverse team shares a passion for innovation in mobility. We enhance how the world interacts with vehicles through our renowned brands such as Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book, all while prioritizing the growth and satisfaction of our employees.
About Cox : For over 120 years, Cox has empowered employees to innovate across industries including transportation and healthcare. Become a crucial part of our mission to build a better future.
Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Salary : $130,600 - $217,600
