MidGrowing growth
Detection Engineer
Create signals that uncover real threats
$105,000 – $175,000/yrDevelop detection logic, telemetry, and alerting for security operations teams.
Highlights
Common tasks
Plan, execute, and improve detection engineer work with cross-functional partners.
Potential downsides
Changing requirements, complex problem solving, and accountability for outcomes.
Skills
Problem solvingCritical thinkingData analysisCodingSystems thinking
Interests
TechnologyScienceBuilding products
Industries
Tech
Work style
TechnicalAnalyticalIndependentCollaborative
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