US East Coast Time Zone strongly preferred - Remote Position
GlaxoSmithKline is seeking a highly skilled and proactive Detection Engineer to join our dynamic CSO team. The successful candidate will be instrumental in developing, implementing, and maintaining advanced systems to detect and neutralize cyber threats and vulnerabilities. With a solid foundation in information security, system monitoring, and incident response, the Detection Engineer will be at the forefront of safeguarding our digital infrastructure.
The Detection Engineer will thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic setting that requires quick reflexes, efficient problem-solving, and a proactive approach to cybersecurity challenges. This role is designed for a vigilant and dedicated individual who is ready to take on complex security issues and drive innovation in threat detection and response.
Responsibilities:
Craft, own, and enhance default rules for our SIEM platform, ensuring robust detection across various data sources and timeframes.
Develop and implement SOAR workflows to automate incident response tasks.
Document SIEM configurations, detection rules, and incident response procedures.
Conduct thorough false positive analysis and contribute to the continuous improvement of our detection capabilities.
Design and manage sophisticated security detection systems to pinpoint threats and malicious activities.
Refine detection rules and algorithms to minimize false positives and guarantee prompt threat detection.
Analyse security logs, alerts, and outputs from diverse sources to interpret potential security incidents.
Validate and investigate security incidents, employing a range of tools and methods.
Work in tandem with the incident response team to assist in analyzing and containing incidents.
Stay updated on emerging cybersecurity threats and trends to maintain cutting-edge detection strategies.
Regularly reassess and refine the company's security policies and protocols related to detection.
Offer technical expertise and training to team members and stakeholders on detection tools and best practices.
Lead the development of automated processes for detecting and mitigating security events.
Document findings comprehensively, maintaining essential technical documentation.
Why You?
Basic Qualifications:
We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:
Bachelor's degree in computer science or information security, or equivalent professional experience (7+ years).
4+ years of experience acting in a Detection Engineering role
Experience in writing behavioral detection rules for SIEM or WAF
Experience in security monitoring, threat hunting, and incident response.
Preferred Qualifications:
If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:
Familiarity with YARA or static detections is advantageous.
Knowledge of the MITRE ATT&CK Matrix and experience in building detections within this framework.
Skilled in scripting and programming languages, particularly Python, proficiency in writing regular expressions (regex).
Understanding of Detection Engineering processes, including backlog prioritization, writing tests.
Experience in creating and managing detections for cybersecurity products and working in a SOC or similar environment is beneficial.
Strong analytical skills with a focus on false positive analysis.
Comprehensive knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, threat intelligence, and industry best practices.
Exceptional communication and teamwork capabilities.
In-depth knowledge of network protocols, operating systems, and secure architectures.
Experience with various security technologies, including SIEM, IDS/IPS, and firewalls.
Proficiency in scripting or programming languages is a plus.
Familiarity with compliance and regulatory frameworks such as GDPR, HIPAA, NIST, or ISO is advantageous.
Professional certifications like CISSP, GCIH, Splunk Certifications (SIEM & SOAR), ATT&CK Threat Hunting and Detection Engineering Certification, GIAC Certified Detection Analyst (GCDA), GIAC Cloud Threat Detection (GCTD) or equivalent are highly desirable.
The annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges from $100,500 to $167,500 taking into account a number of factors including work location within the US market, the candidate’s skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. In addition, this position offers an annual bonus and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program which is dependent on the level of the role. Available benefits include health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and paid caregiver/parental and medical leave.
The annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges from $100,500 to $167,500 taking into account a number of factors including work location within the US market, the candidate’s skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. In addition, this position offers an annual bonus and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program which is dependent on the level of the role. Available benefits include health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and paid caregiver/parental and medical leave.Please visit GSK US Benefits Summary t o learn more about the comprehensive benefits program GSK offers US employees.
Why GSK?
Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.
GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organisation where people can thrive. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology).
Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued, and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.
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