Cyber Threat Detection Engineer
About the job
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Design, develop, and maintain threat detection use cases across SIEM, EDR, NDR, and cloud-native security platforms.
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Proactively identify detection gaps, research adversary tactics (MITRE ATT&CK), and translate threat intelligence into actionable detections.
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Monitor, analyze, and optimize detection rules to reduce false positives while maintaining high fidelity alerts.
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Collaborate with Security Operations and Incident Response teams to validate detections and support investigations.
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Automate detection engineering processes using scripting and SOAR capabilities.
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Conduct regular testing, purple teaming, and threat hunting exercises to validate effectiveness of detections.
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Stay current on emerging threats, attack vectors, and security technologies.
Qualifications & Experience
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Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent hands-on experience).
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3-5+ years of experience in detection engineering, threat hunting, SOC, or incident response.
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Strong understanding of security monitoring tools (e.g., Splunk, Sentinel, QRadar, Elastic).
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Hands-on experience with EDR platforms (e.g., CrowdStrike, Carbon Black, Defender for Endpoint).
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Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK framework and threat intelligence integration.
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Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, etc.) for automation and detection logic.
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Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
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Relevant certifications are a plus (e.g., GCDA, GCTI, GCIH, OSCP, Azure/AWS Security).
Morgan Mckinley Pte Ltd
EA Licence No: 11C5502
EAP Registration No: R1106192
