Product Security Detection Engineer

As a Product Security Detection Engineer at Ciena, you will lead the design and implementation of Ciena’s Detection Engineering framework, define logging and telemetry standards, and develop metrics and dashboards to measure detection precision, coverage, and compliance posture. You will partner with R&D, PLM, and Compliance teams to embed detection checkpoints into the product lifecycle and ensure regulatory alignment. You will also mentor engineers on detection rule creation, data quality, and event design.

Requirements

• 8+ years in security engineering, detection engineering, or product security
• Strong understanding of logging architectures, telemetry design, and SIEM technologies (Splunk, QRadar, Elastic, Sentinel, etc.)
• Hands-on experience with threat detection logic, MITRE ATT&CK mapping, and detection-as-code principles
• Proficiency in Python, JSON, and scripting for automation and data normalization
• Familiarity with NIST 800-53, ISO 27001, CIS Benchmarks, and industry regulatory requirements for logging and monitoring
• Experience working with vulnerability management, PSIRT processes, or red/blue team findings
• Excellent communication skills to interface with product managers, engineers, and executive stakeholders
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Participation in 401(K) (USA) & DCPP (Canada) with company matching
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company-paid holidays
• Paid sick leave
• Vacation time
• Paid Family Leave