Detection Engineer

The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s/applicant’s qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship not available.Our client is seeking a Detection Engineer in Charlotte, NC.Role Description• Develop and implement advanced threat detection use cases and optimize SIEM solutions for on-premises and cloud environments.• Develop a use case framework mapped to MITRE and relevant data sources• Enhance SIEM and XDR tools for effective real-time threat identification and response.• Fine-tune use case content, address false positives, and collaborate with the ACE team on onboarding new log sources or exploring new features in our existing toolsets.• Collaborate with CFC teams to integrate threat detection solutions into existing systems and workflows.• Work with CTI team to regularly assess and adapt to evolving threats.• Maintain comprehensive documentation and stay updated on industry trends to continuously improve threat detection capabilities.• Embrace and promote a culture of continuous learning and professional development.• The position may involve occasional on-call duties and work outside regular business hours to address urgent security issues.Skills & Requirements• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on SIEM technologies, analytics, and data science.• Proficiency in SIEM platforms (Mandatory : Azure Sentinel) and experience with data integration and normalization techniques.• Proficient in EDR/XDR tooling and threat detection methodologies.• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GIAC, or similar are highly desirable.• Effective communication skills for documenting processes and collaborating with team members.Benefits/Other CompensationThis position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit).Why Hays?You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there’s a position you really want, you’re fully prepared to get it.Nervous about an upcoming interview? Unsure how to write a new resume?Visit the Hays Career Advice section to learn top tips to help you stand out from the crowd when job hunting.Hays is committed to building a thriving culture of diversity that embraces people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better we serve our candidates, clients, and employees. We are an equal employment opportunity employer, and we comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, HIV-positive status, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. One of Hays’ guiding principles is ‘do the right thing’.We also believe that actions speak louder than words.In that regard, we train our staff on ensuring inclusivity throughout the entire recruitment process and counsel our clients on these principles. If you have any questions about Hays or any of our processes, please contact us.In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law protecting qualified individuals with known disabilities, Hays will attempt to reasonably accommodate those individuals unless doing so would create an undue hardship on the company. Any qualified applicant or consultant with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should call or text 813.336.5570.Drug testing may be required; please contact a recruiter for more information.#LI-DNI#1164290 - Samantha Stolte