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Senior Threat Detection Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$103K - $142K/yr

The Senior Threat Detection Engineer at Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) leads the engineering, creation, and tuning of advanced detection capabilities. This role bridges threat hunting, data engineering ...

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As a Staff Threat Detection Engineer, you are the technical lead for our corporate threat detection strategy. You design high-fidelity detections, lead proactive threat hunting, and perform critical ...

Lead Threat Detection Engineer

Irving, TX · On-site +1

$139K - $231K/yr

McKesson's Lead Threat Detection Engineer will be a member of our global cyber threat intelligence, incident response, analytics, and engineering team responsible for advancing our detection ...

Lead Threat Detection Engineer

Irving, TX · On-site +1

$139K - $231K/yr

McKesson's Lead Threat Detection Engineer will be a member of our global cyber threat intelligence, incident response, analytics, and engineering team responsible for advancing our detection ...

Senior Threat Detection Engineer

Scottsdale, AZ · On-site

$115K - $158K/yr

Tenex is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Senior Threat Detection Engineer to join our growing Security Operations team. In this critical role, you will be responsible for proactively ...

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Threat Detection Engineer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Threat Detection Engineer, you need a solid understanding of network security, cybersecurity frameworks, threat analysis, and incident response, often backed by a degree in computer science or a related field. Hands-on experience with SIEM tools (such as Splunk or QRadar), intrusion detection/prevention systems, malware analysis platforms, and certifications like CISSP or GIAC are highly valued. Strong analytical thinking, effective communication skills, and a proactive mindset make someone stand out in this role. These skills are crucial for accurately identifying and responding to cyber threats in a timely manner while collaborating with security teams.

What does a typical workday look like for a Threat Detection Engineer?

A typical day for a Threat Detection Engineer involves monitoring security alerts, analyzing network and endpoint data, performing threat hunting activities, and triaging incidents for further investigation. You’ll regularly collaborate with other cybersecurity team members to develop detection rules, improve automated response processes, and stay up-to-date with emerging threat trends. Expect to participate in incident response drills and contribute to documentation and knowledge sharing within your organization. The environment is often fast-paced and requires a mix of independent analysis and teamwork to protect critical assets effectively.

What does a Threat Detection Engineer do?

A Threat Detection Engineer is responsible for identifying, analyzing, and mitigating potential security threats within an organization’s systems and networks. They develop and implement detection strategies, create alerts for suspicious activities, and fine-tune security tools to improve threat visibility. Additionally, they collaborate with security teams to investigate incidents and enhance overall cybersecurity defenses. Their goal is to ensure early detection and response to cyber threats, minimizing potential damage.

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Senior Threat Detection Engineer

Senior Threat Detection Engineer

JLL

Austin, TX • On-site

$103K - $142K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 10 days ago


JLL rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 266 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

36th of 154 rated real estate companies


Job description

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.

Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented peopleand empowering them tothrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you've got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you're looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

The Senior Threat Detection Engineer at Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) leads the engineering, creation, and tuning of advanced detection capabilities. This role bridges threat hunting, data engineering, and automation to protect enterprise and cloud-native environments from sophisticated threat actors.

Key Responsibilities

  • Detection Engineering: Design, implement, and tune high-fidelity detection rules across SIEM, EDR/XDR, and cloud-native SaaS platforms.
  • Data Pipeline Management: Work with centralized logging, data lakes, and detection telemetry.
  • Threat Modeling & Hunting: Proactively analyze attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) and execute hypothesis-driven threat hunting campaigns.
  • Automation & AI Integration: Implement security automations using SOAR platforms and explore AI/ML and Large Language Models (LLMs) to enhance incident response and automated response actions.
  • Collaboration: Partner closely with SOC, Red Team, and Threat Intel to validate signal quality, reduce false positives, and improve MITRE ATT&CK coverage.
  • Mentorship: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior and mid-level security engineers.

Typical Requirements & Qualifications

  • Experience: 4-8+ years in cybersecurity, with a heavy emphasis on threat detection, incident response, or SOC operations.
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Cybersecurity, or a related quantitative field.
  • Demonstrative experience in developing automation solutions for Cyber Security
  • 5+ years Information Technology experience
  • 4+ years of Cyber Security Experience
  • 2+ years of any SOAR tool experience (Splunk SOAR, Sentinel, Swimlane, etc
  • Experience in utilizing CI/CD tools (such as GitHub Actions) to automate build, test, and deployment processes, ensuring smooth and efficient software delivery
  • Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation) to automate infrastructure provisioning and ensure consistent environments throughout the development lifecycle
  • Strong verbal communications skills and concise written communication skills
  • Strong organizational and multi-tasking and time management skills
  • Prefers to work in agile team environment

Technical Skills:

The Senior Threat Detection Engineer at Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) leads the engineering, creation, and tuning of advanced detection capabilities. This role bridges threat hunting, data engineering, and automation to protect enterprise and cloud-native environments from sophisticated threat actors.

Key Responsibilities

  • Detection Engineering: Design, implement, and tune high-fidelity detection rules across SIEM, EDR/XDR, and cloud-native SaaS platforms.
  • Data Pipeline Management: Work with centralized logging, data lakes, and detection telemetry.
  • Threat Modeling & Hunting: Proactively analyze attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) and execute hypothesis-driven threat hunting campaigns.
  • Automation & AI Integration: Implement security automations using SOAR platforms and explore AI/ML and Large Language Models (LLMs) to enhance incident response and automated response actions.
  • Collaboration: Partner closely with SOC, Red Team, and Threat Intel to validate signal quality, reduce false positives, and improve MITRE ATT&CK coverage.
  • Mentorship: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior and mid-level security engineers.

Typical Requirements & Qualifications

  • Experience: 4-8+ years in cybersecurity, with a heavy emphasis on threat detection, incident response, or SOC operations.
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Cybersecurity, or a related quantitative field.
  • Demonstrative experience in developing automation solutions for Cyber Security
  • Experience in utilizing CI/CD tools (such as GitHub Actions) to automate build, test, and deployment processes, ensuring smooth and efficient software delivery
  • Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation) to automate infrastructure provisioning and ensure consistent environments throughout the development lifecycle
  • Strong verbal communications skills and concise written communication skills
  • Strong organizational and multi-tasking and time management skills
  • Prefers to work in agile team environment

Technical Skills:

  • Advanced proficiency in detection querying languages (e.g., KQL, SPL, SQL).
  • Scripting and automation capabilities in languages like Python or Go.
  • Strong working knowledge of cloud infrastructures (AWS, Azure) and container environments.

Certifications: Highly desirable to hold industry-recognized certifications like GIAC, CISSP, or equivalent.


Certifications: Highly desirable to hold industry-recognized certifications like GIAC, CISSP, or equivalent.

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Estimated compensation for this position:

190,000.00 - 210,000.00 USD per year

This range is an estimate and actual compensation may differ. Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.

Location:

Remote -Austin, TX

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet all the requirements. We're interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!


Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health. Some of these benefits may include:

  • 401(k) plan with matching company contributions

  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care

  • Paid parental leave at 100% of salary

  • Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

  • Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

At JLL, we harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently accelerate meaningful connections between candidates and opportunities. Using AI capabilities, we analyze your application for relevant skills, experiences, and qualifications to generate valuable insights about how your unique profile aligns with the specific requirements of the role you'repursuing.

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