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Binary Defense

Cybersecurity Threat Hunter - REMOTE

Houston, TX · Remote

$106K - $143K/yr

The work spans researching breaking threat intelligence, hands-on analysis, detection engineering ... remote friendly work environment, as well as training opportunities to expand your skill set (to ...

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Cribl

Staff Security Operations Engineer

With a global workforce, we're remote-first and grounded in a simple idea: software is a people ... SIEM, security data lakes, detection as code, EDR, zero trust networking, and other security ...

DecisionPoint | Cortek

Senior Security/Threat Engineer

$117K - $160K/yr

This position is fully remote. Duties & Responsibilities The Senior Security/Threat Engineer will: * Lead enterprise threat monitoring, detection engineering, and cybersecurity analytics functions.

SWITS DIGITAL Private Limited

Security Engineer

Remote Experience: 10+ Years Must Have Hands on Experience in Thales CipherTrust Transparent ... KQL (Kusto Query Language) - Detection engineering, threat hunting * ThreatX - Web & API security ...

SmarterDx

Staff Security Engineer

On the detection side, you will own our detection platform (Panther), our detection strategy and ... This role is fully remote within the US** What You'll Do * Own our approach to AI and agentic ...

NextDeavor Inc.

Security Engineer

New York, NY · On-site +1

Security Engineer Full-time Remote Exclusive confidential search -- details shared with qualified ... Deploy, configure, and maintain detection, monitoring, and response capabilities (SIEM or ...

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How much do remote detection engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 7, 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.

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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Security Software Engineer II, Detection and Response

Pinterest

San Francisco, CA • On-site, Remote

Other

Re-posted 23 days ago

Job description

Pinterest is seeking an experienced Security Engineer to build and implement detection and response improvements and adapt to emerging threats to protect employees and infrastructure. In this role you will have the opportunity to solve challenging problems and provide a meaningful impact on our overall security posture. We are looking for a candidate with a passion for both security and innovation.


What you'll do:

  • Build alerts and automation workflows to improve capabilities to detect and response to external and internal security threats
  • Manage our logging pipelines and infrastructure and onboard new logging sources to improve our detection coverage
  • Develop and maintain internal tooling to expand and automate team detection and response capabilities
  • Respond to alerts generated from our tooling and run incidents as part of an on-call rotation
  • Collaborate with cross team partners
  • Hunt for previously undetected threats in our environment
  • Leverage AI to streamline and enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and coverage of security engineering


What we're looking for:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity or, a related field or equivalent experience
  • Strong knowledge of intrusion detection and incident response with an engineering focus in a modern cloud first environment
  • Knowledge of the attacker lifecycle, common attack and detection techniques
  • Hands on experience with writing SIEM queries for alerting, response, and threat hunting
  • Experience consuming threat intel and applying it to improve detection capabilities
  • Familiarity with using multiple sources of telemetry for threat investigations: Eg. EDR, Osquery, Firewall logs
  • Understanding of networking technologies and/or network security, basic TCP/IP network fundamentals
  • Depth in ideally MacOS internals, or alternatively in Linux/UNIX or Windows internals, persistence mechanisms, privilege escalation techniques
  • Scripting or automation experience (e.g., Python, Go, Ruby) for tool development or integration
  • Demonstrated ability to use AI to improve speed and quality in your day-to-day workflow for relevant outputs.
  • Strong track record of critical evaluation and verification of AI-assisted work (e.g., testing, source-checking, data validation, peer review)
  • High integrity and ownership: you protect sensitive data, avoid over-reliance on AI, and remain accountable for final decisions and deliverables


In-Office Requirement Statement: 

  • We recognize that the ideal environment for work is situational and may differ across departments. What this looks like day-to-day can vary based on the needs of each organization or role.
  • This role will need to be in the office for in-person collaboration 1-2 times every 6-months and therefore can be situated anywhere in the country. 


Relocation Statement:

  • This position is not eligible for relocation assistance. Visit our PinFlex page to learn more about our working model.

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