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Detection Engineer

SeniorIncident ResponseHybridSydney, NSW
$240k
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Company Size

Enterprise (1000+)

Company Type

TechFinancial Services

Key Skills

Splunk Enterprise SecuritySigma RulesYARAAWS Security ServicesPython (for automation/scripting)SOAR Platforms (e.g., Phantom, Cortex XSOAR)Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)MITRE ATT&CK Framework

Ricki from CyberSec People will make the introduction

Skills Assessment

1st PrinciplesCode BiasTech DepthCuriosityWar Stories8.08.09.08.09.0
1st Principles8/10

Breaks down complex problems into fundamental truths and builds solutions from the ground up

Code Bias8/10

Prefers building and shipping code over meetings and documentation

Tech Depth9/10

Deep technical expertise across security domains, tools, and architectures

Curiosity8/10

Constantly learning, experimenting, and staying ahead of emerging threats

War Stories9/10

Battle-tested experience solving real-world security incidents and challenges

Profile Summary

This Senior Detection Engineer builds robust security detection capabilities and response playbooks that significantly reduce an organization's mean time to detect (MTTD) and mean time to respond (MTTR). They are adept at translating threat intelligence into actionable detections, enhancing the overall resilience of complex systems against advanced persistent threats.

Problems Solved

  • Engineered and deployed a new SIEM correlation rule set that reduced critical alert false positives by 65% for a major Australian financial institution, improving analyst efficiency.
  • Developed automated incident response playbooks for cloud-native environments, decreasing average incident containment time by 40% across 500+ AWS accounts.
  • Built a custom threat hunting platform integrating OSINT and internal telemetry, leading to the proactive identification and remediation of 3 zero-day vulnerabilities in a high-profile SaaS product.

What They Build

They build scalable detection logic, automated response mechanisms, and threat intelligence pipelines. Their focus is on creating proactive defenses and optimizing the incident lifecycle through engineering solutions that integrate seamlessly into existing security operations.

Mission & Values

Committed to advancing cybersecurity and building more secure systems. Passionate about mentoring and sharing knowledge with the broader community.

Areas of Growth

LeadershipStrategic ThinkingTeam Building

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