Threat Detection Engineer

As a Threat Detection Engineer at the company, you’ll design high-impact detection strategies, build powerful automation, and elevate SOC operations to a world-class standard. Your responsibilities will include mentoring rising cyber talent and collaborating with teams across threat intel, incident response, and platform engineering.

Responsibilities

• Build high-fidelity correlation rules and behavioral detections within the company security platforms.
• Translate adversary TTPs (MITRE ATT&CK), threat intel, and vulnerability data into actionable logic.
• Identify detection gaps and introduce new data sources to cover evolving threat landscapes.
• Automate detection testing and maintain detection quality over time.
• Lead architecture and optimization of XDR, SIEM, and SOC tech stacks for scale and resilience.
• Streamline log ingestion pipelines — from parsing to normalization and enrichment.
• Build scripts and automations (Python, PowerShell) to enhance SOC efficiency.
• Collaborate with intel and IR teams to enrich detection use cases and support threat hunts.
• Provide Tier-3+ support for incident investigations and post-mortem analysis.
• Improve SOC playbooks, SOPs, and detection engineering workflows.
• Stay updated on global and regional threats — and evolve detection accordingly.
• Ensure compliance alignment (e.g., NCA ECC, SAMA CSF).

Requirements

• Education

  • Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field.

• Experience

  • Hands-on expertise in developing and maintaining complex detection use cases.
  • Strong understanding of attacker behavior, IR fundamentals, and digital forensics.

• Technical Skills (You’re a Power User!)

  • SIEM: Expert in SIEM queries (SPL, KQL, Lucene), rule tuning, UEBA, and scaling.
  • EDR: Deep knowledge of EDR tools and endpoint detection tactics.
  • Network Security: Pro at packet analysis (Wireshark), IDS/IPS, and NetFlow.
  • Scripting: Advanced skills in Python and/or PowerShell for automation and integration.
  • OS Internals: Mastery of Windows/Linux/macOS logging, artifacts, and forensic value.
  • Threat Intelligence: Skilled in turning threat intel into real-time detection logic.
  • Cloud Security: Strong command of monitoring IaaS/PaaS/SaaS environments.

• Certifications (Highly Preferred)

  • SANS GIAC (GDAT, GMON, GCIA, GCTI, GCIH)
  • Offsec (OSDA)
  • INE (eCTHP, eCIR)
  • (ISC)² CISSP, CSSLP

• Soft Skills

  • Exceptional analytical thinking and creative problem-solving.
  • Excellent communication (English & Arabic), including technical reporting.
  • Strong mentorship abilities and a collaborative spirit.
  • Self-motivated, focused, and passionate about cyber defense.
  • Capable of juggling priorities under high-pressure situations.

Benefits

• 🚀 Impact that Matters – Build products that shape the future of cybersecurity and protect organizations globally.
• 🏢 On-Site Collaboration – Be at the heart of innovation in our Riyadh office, working side by side with passionate experts.
• 💡 Continuous Growth – Access to certifications, trainings, and opportunities to sharpen your expertise.
• 📈 Ownership Mindset – Benefit from our ESOP program and grow with the company’s success.
• 🤝 Culture of Trust – We empower talent, encourage ownership, and celebrate real outcomes.