Cyber Threat Detection Specialist

2 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom 55 Exec Search Full time
Cyber Threat Detection Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled Cyber Threat Detection Engineer to join our team. As a key member of our Security Operations Center (SOC), you will play a critical role in enhancing our clients' security posture.

As a Threat Detection Engineer, you will be responsible for collaborating closely with our SOC analysts to ensure the effective detection and response to cyber threats. You will lead the development, testing, and implementation of cutting-edge rules and analytics for SIEM and SOAR platforms.

Your day-to-day will be dynamic and collaborative, working closely with our SOC Operations Teams to fine-tune existing security use cases and create innovative detection content. You will be responsible for orchestrating each release, overseeing all aspects of design, development, testing, and implementation.

You will become a master at crafting cutting-edge detection and response solutions, leveraging advanced technologies like Lucene, YARA, Sigma, and more. Additionally, you will be the key driver and main point of contact for our revolutionary zero-trust protection product.

Responsibilities include:

  • Developing, testing, and deploying innovative and updated content across the monitored estate in collaboration with Operations teams.
  • Transforming playbooks from the Ops teams into effective, deployable solutions.
  • Ensuring existing detection content remains cutting-edge and relevant.
  • Evaluating the impact of new and updated rules and analytics to inform future development.
  • Overseeing the implementation and maintenance of AppGuard policies.
  • Reviewing and approving essential documentation for releases or changes, including design, deployment, configuration, and administration guides.
  • Expertise in SIEM/SOAR tools (Microsoft Sentinel and ELK) and other technologies, such as SOAR, Threat Intelligence, and traffic analysis tools, to detect intrusions and recommend enhancements to SOC operations.
  • Analyzing security data to uncover patterns and trends.
  • Researching emerging threats and vulnerabilities to stay ahead of the curve.
  • Developing and producing Use Case Rules, turning CTI information into actionable Use Cases.
  • Maintaining an organized and up-to-date Use Case Library.
  • Keeping comprehensive documentation to support all activities.

Required skills/experience:

  • Must be eligible to obtain UK Government Security Clearance.
  • Commercial experience working with MS Sentinel – automation playbooks - developing rules and experience with LogicApps.
  • Experience with Microsoft Sentinel and KQL mandatory.
  • Experience with LogRhythm, ELK stack (Elastic Search, Logstash, Kibana) would be desirable.
  • Knowledge of Network Security.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information.

Client Key Facts:

  • Exceptionally flexible regarding remote and hybrid work arrangements.
  • Paid on-call if and when required.
  • Access to industry events, fostering a stimulating technical and social environment.
  • Fantastic career progression opportunities.


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