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Cyber Security Detection Engineer

Beacon Red Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Posted: 30 Apr 2025

Financial

  • Estimate: $80k - $120k*
  • Zero income tax location

Accessibility

  • Office Only
  • No Relocation Support
  • Visa Provided

Requirements

  • Experience: Senior
  • English: Professional

Position

We are seeking a skilled Cyber Security Detection Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in security detection engineering, with proficiency in Splunk and KQL query writing. This role requires a hands-on approach to simulating threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) in a lab environment based on best practices and the latest threat intelligence research.

Key Accountabilities:

  • Design, implement, and maintain security detection mechanisms using Splunk and KQL.
  • Simulate threat actor TTPs in a lab environment to validate detection capabilities.
  • Collaborate with threat intelligence teams to stay updated on emerging threats and best practices.
  • Develop and execute detection use cases to identify potential security incidents.
  • Analyze security events and alerts to determine severity and potential impact.
  • Provide recommendations for improving detection and response strategies.
  • Assist in the administration of SIEM platforms, particularly Splunk and Microsoft Sentinel.

Requirements:

  • At least 5 years of relevant experience.
  • Experience in a SOC environment (preferably).
  • Proficiency in Splunk and KQL query writing.
  • Strong understanding of threat actor TTPs and experience in simulating them in a controlled environment.
  • Offensive security knowledge is a plus, with relevant certifications such as OSCP, CPTS, PNPT, ePPT, or ePTX.
  • Experience with SIEM administration, particularly with Splunk and Sentinel.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

If you are passionate about cyber security and have the skills to protect our organization from emerging threats, we encourage you to apply.

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About Beacon Red

Beacon Red focuses on enhancing national security preparedness throughout the Middle East. Our core philosophy drives our client strategy: To adapt and evolve, disrupting the complacency of the status-quo in any conventional or asymmetric environment. With almost 100 training solutions and assessment platforms, our programmes are not only timely and relevant, but reflect the complex challenges next-generation national security professionals will face in the field.