Lead Engineer - Threat Hunting & Countermeasures role involves creating and owning application architecture, driving architectural changes to accelerate feature development, and applying statistical methods, security analytics, and machine learning techniques to detect and understand sophisticated threats.
Requirements
- 4-year degree in cybersecurity, computer science, data science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
- 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity, including at least 3 years focused on developing detections informed by threat intelligence, adversary behaviors, and/or data science and machine learning techniques
- Experience processing and analyzing large-scale datasets using platforms such as BigQuery, Snowflake, Databricks, or similar technologies
- Strong data engineering fundamentals, including building and maintaining data pipelines (e.g., ETL workflows, streaming, or batch processing)
- Experience applying data science and machine learning techniques (e.g., anomaly detection, classification, clustering, behavioral modeling) to cybersecurity problems
- Experience developing, deploying, and tuning production-ready detections using statistical or machine learning–based approaches
- Strong familiarity with SIEM platforms, EDR solutions, and security data analytics
- Experience scripting (e.g. Python, PowerShell, Bash) to automate security tasks and enhance threat hunting workflows
- Deep understanding of adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) and frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK and the Cyber Kill Chain
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret large datasets and identify malicious activity
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and collaborate effectively across security teams
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Short term disability
- Long term disability
- Paid sick leave
- Paid national holidays
- Paid vacation