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Toyota

Cyber Detection Engineer, Lead

Plano, TX

Who we're looking for A Cyber Security Detection Engineer who focuses on identifying and mitigating cyber threats through the development of detection mechanisms. This role is crucial in closing the ...

ICCU

Cyber Operations Supervisor

Chubbuck, ID · On-site

$109K - $147K/yr

The role oversees and delivers an optimal mix of cyber defense technologies, platforms, and third parties to drive effective security monitoring, threat detection, investigation, incident response ...

10a Labs

Senior Cyber Investigator

Washington, DC · Remote

$115K - $140K/yr

Detect and investigate malicious uses and cyber abuse, including cases involving scaled data extraction, ransomware, and local and remote exploits * Review and label AI-generated exchanges, and ...

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How much do cyber detective jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for cyber detective in the United States is $144,461.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $121,500.00 and $164,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Cyber Detective vs Cyber Security Analyst?

AspectCyber DetectiveCyber Security Analyst
Required CertificationsCertified Cyber Crime Investigator, CISSP (optional)CISSP, CompTIA Security+
Work EnvironmentInvestigations, law enforcement agencies, private firmsCorporate IT departments, security firms
Primary FocusDetecting and investigating cyber crimesPreventing, monitoring, and responding to security threats
Industry UsageLaw enforcement, private investigation

While both roles involve cybersecurity, a Cyber Detective primarily investigates cyber crimes and breaches, often working with law enforcement. In contrast, a Cyber Security Analyst focuses on protecting systems proactively through monitoring and implementing security measures. Both roles require technical skills, but their daily tasks and objectives differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Cyber Detective job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 60% Full Time, 20% Part Time, and 20% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $144,461 per year, or $69.5 per hour.

Cyber Detection & Response Analyst

Control Risks

San Francisco, CA

Full-time

Posted 7 days ago

Job description

The Cyber Detection and Response Analyst supports day-to-day detection, investigation, and response activities as part of a Cyber Detection and Response Team (DART). This is a hands-on technical role focused on identifying, analyzing, and responding to cyber threats across the client's environment, working closely with Security Engineering and broader security stakeholders.

This role will be a part of a 24/7 team and cover one of two shifts: Sunday-Thursday 9:00 am-5:00 pm PT or Tuesday-Saturday 9:00 am-5:00 pm PT

  • Monitor, triage, and investigate security alerts and events across endpoint, network, cloud, and identity systems.
  • Support incident response activities including analysis, containment, remediation, and documentation.
  • Execute established incident response playbooks and contribute to their continuous improvement.
  • Perform threat hunting activities to identify potential compromises and gaps in detection coverage.
  • Leverage threat intelligence to inform investigations and detection tuning.
  • Collaborate with Security Engineering to tune detection logic and improve security controls.
  • Produce clear, concise incident reports and support root cause analysis and remediation efforts.
  • Support escalation processes as part of a 24/7 detection and response capability.

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