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Humana

$110K - $151K/yr

As a Senior Detection Engineer, you will be responsible for technical execution and delivery of ... Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or ...

Humana

Senior Detection Engineer

North Salt Lake, UT · On-site +1

$109K - $150K/yr

As a Senior Detection Engineer, you will be responsible for technical execution and delivery of ... Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or ...

Humana

$102K - $140K/yr

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Humana

$102K - $140K/yr

As a Senior Detection Engineer, you will be responsible for technical execution and delivery of ... Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or ...

Humana

$140K - $193K/yr

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Zscaler

Detection Engineer- SkillBridge Intern

This is a remote role, reporting to the Manager, Detection Engineering in the Red Canary R&D (185) department. The security landscape is always shifting and introducing new adversaries. Red Canary ...

Blackbaud, Inc.

Senior Threat Detection Engineer

$101K - $132K/yr

We are looking for a savvy, high-performing Threat Detection Engineer who will be responsible for ... Remote-flexible workforce * Wellness Programs * 401(k) program with employer match * Flexible paid ...

Greystar

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 ...

Shift5

$170K - $200K/yr

Shift5 is seeking a highly motivated and collaborative Detection Engineer to join our growing ... Flexible work & remote work policy * Tax-deferred public transit benefits with Metro SmartBenefits ...

Blackbaud

Senior Manager, Threat Detection and Response

SC · On-site +1

$133K - $173K/yr

This role is responsible for leading detection engineering, threat monitoring, incident response ... Remote-flexible workforce * Wellness Programs * 401(k) program with employer match * Flexible paid ...

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As of Aug 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote detection engineer in the United States is $53.63, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $43.27 and $62.26 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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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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Senior Detection Engineer

Humana

On-site, Remote

$110K - $151K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Humana rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 263 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

162nd of 301 rated insurance

Job description

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The Senior Detection Engineer position is a technical subject matter expert for the Humana detection engineering team. You will work closely with EIP's Threat Management and Response teams as well as other Information Security and IT teams. You will report to the Associate Director, SIEM Engineering.

As a Senior Detection Engineer, you will be responsible for technical execution and delivery of Detection Engineering capabilities. This is an exciting opportunity to join an engineering focused security team that leverages automation and AI/ML capabilities with a cutting-edge detection-as-code CI/CD pipeline.

This role has responsibility for delivering and curating custom threat detection content in Splunk, partnering closely with EIP groups such as Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC), Threat Hunting, Cyber Threat Intelligence, and IT teams such as Enterprise Observability to deliver threat detection services. This role will also lead and participate in defensive security projects and initiatives to defend Humana and its members against the evolving cybersecurity threat landscape.

Skills

  • Develop custom tools and leverage automation and orchestration for threat detections, malware research and threat intelligence needs.

  • Strong familiarity of MITRE ATT&CK or similar frameworks.

  • Creation and maintenance of policy, standards, procedures, and documentation

  • Use KPIs and other metrics to identify opportunities for process improvements.

  • Experience working under and providing support for regulatory frameworks such as HIPAA, PCI, SOC2, etc.

You should be located within 50 miles of one of our Hub sites or be willing to relocate to one of these areas. These sites are in Atlanta GA, Boston MA, Charlotte NC, Chicago IL, Dallas TX, Ft. Lauderdale or Tampa FL, Louisville KY, Baltimore DC Metro, Nashville TN, or New York Metro NY.


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Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology or a related field is preferred.

  • Minimum of 4 years' experience with threat hunting, threat research, threat intelligence or incident response.

  • Expert level understanding of the threat landscape in adversary tools such as command-and-control (C2) frameworks, remote management and access tools (RMMs), credential theft utilities, proxy and tunneling tools, cloud attack tooling, data exfiltration utilities, malware loaders, ransomware, and post-exploitation frameworks, as well as the tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) associated with their use.

  • Experience with SIEM technologies such as Splunk (preferred), Microsoft Sentinel, Google Chronicle, Elastic Stack, Rapid7, CrowdStrike NG-SIEM, Exabeam, Cortex, LogRhythm, IBM QRadar.

  • Deep understanding of how complex, multi-stage malware functions.

  • Advanced knowledge of security endpoint detection and response, network forensics and malware analysis across systems whether on premise or in varied cloud environments consisting of physical or virtual workloads.

  • Extensive experience creating and maintaining custom threat detection rules, leveraging enrichment data from threat intel and attack surface services.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Professional certification in a relevant cybersecurity field (i.e., OSCP, GCTI, GREM, etc)

Work at Home Requirements: To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees' ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees must meet the following criteria: At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is required; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested. In certain roles, the minimum recommended internet speed required by Humana may not be sufficient for business needs. Humana reserves the right to require associates to upgrade their internet service if necessary. Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Pay Range

The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.


$106,900 - $147,000 per year


This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.

Description of Benefits

Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, "Humana") offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.
About us
About Humana: Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is a leading U.S. healthcare company. Through our Humana insurance services and our CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health - delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare and Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large. Learn more about what we offer atHumana.comand atCenterWell.com.


Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.

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About Humana

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Humana Inc., headquartered in Louisville, KY., is a leading health care company that offers a wide range of insurance products and health and wellness services that incorporate an integrated approach to lifelong well-being. By leveraging the strengths of its core businesses, Humana believes it can better explore opportunities for existing and emerging adjacencies in health care that can further enhance wellness opportunities for the millions of people across the nation with whom the company has relationships.

Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Louisville, KY, US

Year founded

1961

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