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Senior Detection Engineer

New York, NY · On-site +1

$125K - $171K/yr

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 ...

Humana

Senior Detection Engineer

New York, NY · On-site +1

$125K - $171K/yr

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 ...

Humana

$102K - $140K/yr

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 ...

Humana

$102K - $140K/yr

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 ...

Humana

Senior Detection Engineer

Tampa, FL · On-site +1

$108K - $148K/yr

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 ...

Humana

$104K - $143K/yr

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 ...

Humana

$104K - $143K/yr

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 ...

Humana

$110K - $151K/yr

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 ...

Humana

$104K - $143K/yr

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 ...

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 Detection Engineering capabilities. This is an exciting opportunity to join an engineering focused ...

Humana

$140K - $193K/yr

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 ...

Humana

$140K - $193K/yr

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 ...

Humana

Senior Detection Engineer

Tampa, FL · On-site +1

$108K - $148K/yr

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 ...

Humana

Senior Detection Engineer

Tampa, FL · On-site +1

$108K - $148K/yr

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 ...

Humana

$140K - $193K/yr

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 ...

Humana

$110K - $151K/yr

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 ...

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 Detection Engineering capabilities. This is an exciting opportunity to join an engineering focused ...

Humana

$110K - $151K/yr

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 ...

Humana

$102K - $140K/yr

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 ...

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 Detection Engineering capabilities. This is an exciting opportunity to join an engineering focused ...

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How much do senior detection engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior detection engineer in the United States is $126,557.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $104,500.00 and $143,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Senior Detection Engineer vs Security Analyst?

AspectSenior Detection EngineerSecurity Analyst
Required CredentialsBachelor's in CS, Cybersecurity, or related; certifications like CISSP, GIACBachelor's in CS, Cybersecurity, or related; certifications like CompTIA Security+
Work EnvironmentDevelops detection tools, analyzes security data, creates detection rulesMonitors security alerts, investigates incidents, reports findings
Employer & Industry UsageTech companies, financial institutions, cybersecurity firmsIT departments, government agencies, large enterprises

While both roles focus on security, Senior Detection Engineers primarily develop and refine detection systems, whereas Security Analysts monitor and respond to security incidents. The Senior Detection Engineer role is more technical and development-oriented, while Security Analysts focus on incident response and analysis.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a senior detection engineer, and why are they important?

To excel as a Senior Detection Engineer, you need advanced knowledge of cybersecurity principles, threat detection methodologies, and experience with incident response, often supported by a degree in computer science or related certifications like CISSP or GIAC. Proficiency in SIEM platforms (such as Splunk or Sentinel), scripting languages (like Python), and EDR/XDR tools is typically required. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and effective communication help you collaborate with teams and respond to evolving threats. These capabilities are crucial for proactively identifying and mitigating security risks to protect organizational assets.

What is a senior detection engineer?

A Senior Detection Engineer is a cybersecurity professional responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining systems that detect threats and malicious activities within an organization's network. They create and refine detection rules, analyze security alerts, and work closely with incident response teams to mitigate risks. Senior Detection Engineers also lead efforts to improve detection capabilities by researching new attack techniques and developing advanced monitoring solutions. Their expertise helps organizations proactively defend against evolving cyber threats.

What are some common challenges a senior detection engineer faces when developing and tuning detection rules?

A Senior Detection Engineer often encounters challenges such as balancing detection accuracy with false positive rates, staying ahead of evolving threat landscapes, and ensuring detection rules adapt to new attack techniques. They must also collaborate closely with other security teams to understand operational impacts and validate the effectiveness of their rules in real-world scenarios. Regular communication, continuous learning, and iterative testing are crucial to overcoming these challenges and maintaining a robust security posture.

How much do detection engineers make?

Detection engineers typically earn a median salary ranging from $90,000 to $130,000 annually, depending on experience, location, and certifications. Senior detection engineers with specialized skills in cybersecurity tools and threat detection may earn higher salaries, often exceeding $150,000.
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Senior Detection Engineer

Humana

New York, NY • On-site, Remote

$125K - $171K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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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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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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