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Detection Engineering Lead

Washington, DC · On-site +1

$116K - $152K/yr

We are looking for a Detection Engineering Lead for potential upcoming work. This would be part of an opportunity for our Partner to expand their footprint within a Federal IT sector. Requirements

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What is the difference between Detection vs Security Analyst?

AspectDetectionSecurity Analyst
Required CredentialsCertifications like CompTIA Security+, CEHSame certifications often required
Work EnvironmentMonitoring security systems, analyzing alertsInvestigating security incidents, reporting
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in cybersecurity teams across various industriesEmployed in IT security departments
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding detection roles in cybersecurityExploring security analyst responsibilities

Detection focuses on identifying security threats through monitoring and analyzing alerts, while Security Analysts investigate and respond to security incidents. Both roles require similar certifications and work in cybersecurity environments, but Detection is more about the identification process, whereas Security Analysts handle incident response and analysis.

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Infographic showing various Detection job openings in Silver Spring, MD as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 78% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution.

Detection Engineering Lead

NewGen

Washington, DC • On-site, Remote

$116K - $152K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 15 days ago

Job description

We are looking for a Detection Engineering Lead for potential upcoming work. This would be part of an opportunity for our Partner to expand their footprint within a Federal IT sector.
Requirements
  • US Citizenship
  • Ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance
  • OSCP or GXPN
  • 5 years within IR in a large SOC (over 5,000 endpoints) with at least 3 years focused on proactive detection engineering, threat hunt, or adversary emulation
  • 3 years of experience with demonstrated proficiency in forming hypothesis, querying large datasets and identifying APT behavior
  • 2 years' experience with demonstrated proficiency in scripting languages including Python and PowerShell to develop new tools
  • 2 years' experience with demonstrated proficiency developing detections in a SIEM (utilizing Splunk ES or Microsoft Sentinel)

About Us
For more than 20 years, NewGen Technologies has solved our clients' toughest IT challenges with integrity, security, and outstanding service by delivering both technology and talent. We have helped secure borders, have used artificial intelligence (AI) to fight terror, aided the identification of criminals, and have helped to prevent crime through the introduction of biometrics. Our team of Highly Cleared Specialists have hard-to-find skills and expertise in a wide spectrum of technologies to provide solutions that transform business processes and solve problems of national significance. #CJ

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