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Lead Threat Detection Engineer

Irving, TX · On-site +1

$139K - $231K/yr

McKesson's Lead Threat Detection Engineer will be a member of our global cyber threat intelligence, incident response, analytics, and engineering team responsible for advancing our detection ...

Lead Threat Detection Engineer

Irving, TX · On-site +1

$139K - $231K/yr

McKesson's Lead Threat Detection Engineer will be a member of our global cyber threat intelligence, incident response, analytics, and engineering team responsible for advancing our detection ...

Senior Detection & Response Engineer

Southlake, TX · On-site +1

$98K - $135K/yr

Senior Detection & Response Engineer Full time Southlake, Texas | Remote Texas Apply Now Save Job Job saved ABOUT GREYSTAR Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate platform offering ...

Conduct detection engineering activities aligned to the MITRE ATT&CK framework and known adversary behaviors. * Analyze threat intelligence, attack techniques, and emerging threats to identify new ...

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How much do detection engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for detection engineer in Frisco, TX is $148,325.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $135,617.00 and $163,594.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a detection engineer do?

A Detection Engineer is responsible for identifying, analyzing, and mitigating security threats by developing detection rules, monitoring security systems, and responding to potential incidents. They work with security tools like SIEMs, EDRs, and IDS/IPS to detect malicious activity and improve threat detection capabilities. Additionally, they collaborate with security teams to enhance defensive strategies and automate detection processes.

What kind of projects or tasks does a detection engineer typically work on?

As a Detection Engineer, you can expect to work on designing, implementing, and refining security detection strategies to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities in company systems. Daily responsibilities often include developing detection logic, analyzing security alerts, conducting threat hunting exercises, and collaborating with incident response teams. You may also work closely with other cybersecurity professionals to evaluate the effectiveness of existing security measures and recommend improvements. This dynamic environment offers opportunities to work on complex technical challenges while directly contributing to the organization’s overall security posture.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a detection engineer?

To thrive as a Detection Engineer, you need strong analytical skills, a solid understanding of cybersecurity principles, and experience with threat detection and response, often supported by a degree in computer science or a related field. Proficiency with security information and event management (SIEM) tools, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and certifications like GIAC or CISSP are commonly required. Attention to detail, proactive problem-solving abilities, and effective communication enhance effectiveness in this role. These skills are crucial as Detection Engineers must accurately identify security threats, collaborate with teams, and minimize potential risks to the organization.

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Infographic showing various Detection Engineer job openings in Frisco, TX as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 73% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 15% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $148,325 per year, or $71.3 per hour.

Lead Threat Detection Engineer

McKesson

Irving, TX • On-site, Remote

$139K - $231K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 16 days ago


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Job description

McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve - we care.

What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow's health today, we want to hear from you.

McKesson's Lead Threat Detection Engineer will be a member of our global cyber threat intelligence, incident response, analytics, and engineering team responsible for advancing our detection capabilities and tools. This team is responsible for building detection content, enabling integration, automation, enrichment, and performance of alerts. This role enables speed, quality, and coverage of threats for security operations and reduces risk to McKesson business operations.

Position Description/Responsibilities

  • Mature from a manual detection practice to a modern, automated, and standardized Detection-as-Code practice and infrastructure.
  • Develop use-cases based on intelligence, red team results, and incident data
  • Develop IOC workflows and a feedback loop for the Threat Intel Platform (TIP)
  • Write detection and correlation rules to identify threats across our stack
  • Assist in onboarding logs and identifying gaps in logs or alert results
  • Develop a deep understanding of data models, macros, indexes, sources, and field alias and the technology foundation our detection stack is built
  • Understand data schema/API standards, automation, and messaging systems
  • Bring a metrics-driven mindset to our rules, signals (IOCs), and alerts

Critical Requirements

  • Prioritize detection use-case and scope and create a logical rule
  • Ability to prioritize decisions to either write a rule and/or tune a tool/policy
  • Practical experience with threat Actor tracking, tactics, tools, and techniques and working closely with Intel, SOC, and Red Teams (Purple Teams)
  • Ability to measure detection coverage across common frameworks (e.g. NIST CSF, MITRE, KC) and simplify rules and configurations to optimize alerts
  • Ability to automate tasks via scripting, automating inputs and outputs of APIs, and programming skills such as python to enable detection engineering tasks
  • Exceptional interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills and ability to internalize and exemplify Mckesson core values.
  • Splunk SPL knowledge and SIEM experience or additional SIEM background

Following Qualifications would be advantageous:

  • 10+ years of professional experience in two or more domains, including: detection engineering, data engineering, incident response, threat hunting, threat intelligence.
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Security, Security Engineering, Statistics, or Data Science
  • Chronicle Experience, Splunk Certifications (1,2), Automation certifications (Security with Python SEC573), Sigma Rules

We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, pleaseclick here.

Our Base Pay Range for this position

$139,000 - $231,600

McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer

McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees and is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age or genetic information. For additional information on McKesson's full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page.

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