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Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc.

Threat Hunt Analyst

Lakewood, CO · On-site +1

$99K - $225K/yr

Working at the intersection of cyber threat intelligence, detection engineering, and operational ... Remote : If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required ...

Zayo Group LLC

Senior Network Automation Engineer

Boulder, CO · Remote

$107K - $147K/yr

This position is remote and can be based anywhere in the US or Canada** Responsibilities: Alarming ... Enable proactive detection of anomalies, trends, and performance degradation across the network ...

World Wide Technology

$130K - $135K/yr

Background in SOC operations, detection engineering, threat hunting, or cyber threat intelligence ... LI-MP1 LI-REMOTE

World Wide Technology

$130K - $135K/yr

Background in SOC operations, detection engineering, threat hunting, or cyber threat intelligence ... LI-MP1 LI-REMOTE

World Wide Technology

$130K - $135K/yr

Background in SOC operations, detection engineering, threat hunting, or cyber threat intelligence ... LI-MP1 LI-REMOTE

World Wide Technology

$130K - $135K/yr

Background in SOC operations, detection engineering, threat hunting, or cyber threat intelligence ... LI-MP1 LI-REMOTE

World Wide Technology

$130K - $135K/yr

Background in SOC operations, detection engineering, threat hunting, or cyber threat intelligence ... LI-MP1 LI-REMOTE

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What is a remote detection engineer?

Remote Detection Engineers are professionals who use technology and specialized tools to identify, monitor, and analyze data or threats from a distance, often in the realm of cybersecurity or environmental monitoring. They typically work with remote sensing equipment, network security systems, or other detection technologies to spot issues without needing to be physically present. Their role is critical for organizations that require constant vigilance over digital assets or remote environments. In cybersecurity, for example, they help detect and respond to threats to protect sensitive information. Remote Detection Engineers often collaborate with IT, security, or scientific teams depending on their industry.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a remote detection engineer?

To thrive as a Remote Detection Engineer, you need a strong background in cybersecurity, threat detection, and incident response, often supported by a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with SIEM platforms (like Splunk or ELK Stack), EDR tools, and certifications such as CISSP or GIAC are commonly required. Analytical thinking, problem-solving, and clear communication are critical soft skills for interpreting threats and collaborating with distributed teams. These skills ensure timely identification and mitigation of security threats, protecting organizational assets in a remote work environment.

How does a remote detection engineer collaborate with other cybersecurity teams to improve threat detection?

As a Remote Detection Engineer, you will regularly collaborate with Security Operations Center (SOC) analysts, incident responders, and threat intelligence teams. Your main role involves developing and fine-tuning detection logic, which often requires direct feedback from analysts handling alerts and incidents. You may participate in virtual meetings, conduct knowledge-sharing sessions, and provide technical guidance to ensure detections are actionable and relevant. This cross-team collaboration is essential for refining detection strategies, addressing false positives, and staying ahead of emerging threats.
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Cloud Security Engineer (Remote Eligible)

Ardent Mills

Denver, CO • On-site, Remote

$57.50 - $76.75/hr

Full-time

Posted 21 days ago

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7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

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The Cloud Security Engineer engineers and operates security controls across Azure environments and other leading cloud platforms as needed. This role builds guardrails, monitors posture, and responds to cloud threats while enabling teams to move quickly and safely. Additionally, this role focuses on cloud security architecture, best practices, resource standards, configuration management, and detection.
Cloud Security EngineerPosition Summary:
As a Cloud Security Engineer, you will design, implement, and operate security controls primarily across Microsoft Azure environments, with potential expansion to other leading cloud platforms over time. You will build guardrails, monitor posture, and respond to cloud threats while enabling teams to move quickly and safely. Focus on cloud security architecture, best practices, resource standards, configuration management and detection.
Your responsibilities:
  • Lead design and implementation for cloud landing zones, identity, and network controls (VPC/VNet, security groups/NSGs, private endpoints).
  • Configure cloud-native security services (e.g., Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Microsoft Sentinel, Defender XDR).
  • Build posture management (CSPM) and workload protection (CWPP) with policy-as-code and automated remediation.
  • Implement key management, encryption at rest/in transit, and certificate governance using KMS/Key Vault/Cloud KMS.
  • Establish logging, telemetry, and alerting (Azure Monitor) integrated to SIEM/XDR. Work with key team members across IT and Security to test and validate total coverage / maturity of detection telemetry from cloud native sources.
  • Determine architecture as needed to harden serverless containers, and managed services (Functions, Logic Apps, Container Apps, AKS, ACI) with baseline controls.
  • Perform threat modeling and security reviews for cloud architectures and application designs.
  • Partner with platform and product teams to deliver IaC guardrails, image baselines, and patch/vulnerability workflows.
  • Respond to cloud incidents as a point of escalation; perform triage, containment, and post-incident improvements. Develop automation architecture where applicable to optimize cloud detection and response capabilities. Leverage automation and AI-assisted capabilities where appropriate to enhance cloud detection and response.
  • Document standards and runbooks; conduct enablement sessions with dev and ops teams.
  • Design partner in cloud security strategy and program maturity.
Essential skills and experience:
  • Bachelor's in computer science/engineering or equivalent experience.
  • 4-7 years in cloud security engineering across at least one major CSP.
  • Strong knowledge of IAM, networking, encryption, and cloud-native security tooling.
  • Experience securing hybrid environments spanning on-premises and Azure cloud.
  • Scripting/automation expertise (Python/Bash/PowerShell; Terraform/Bicep/ARM).
  • Certifications: CCSP; AWS Certified Security - Specialty, Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500), or Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer.
Good to have:
  • Experience with CIEM solutions and multi-cloud governance.
  • Certifications: GIAC Cloud (GCSA/GPCS), CNCF CKA/CKS, vendor pro-level architect certs.
Physical requirements and working conditions (with or without reasonable accommodation):
  • Remote eligible; occasional after-hours support for incidents. On-call rotation for major incidents.
Other considerations:
  • May support cloud migration programs and control design reviews.
At Ardent Mills:
At Ardent Mills, everyone matters and everyone has a voice. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and team members and the decisions will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, aboriginality, ancestry, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, age, political affiliation, or any other non-merit characteristic protected by law or not. Together, celebrating our differences, we make Ardent Mills.
The preceding position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this position. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees in this position. The description, duties, functions, and responsibilities are subject to change at the discretion of Ardent Mills.

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