Detection Engineer

Athens
Engineering & Service Desk, Security

Are you interested in becoming a valuable member of one of Europe's fastest-growing and largest security operations centers? We're currently on the lookout for a talented Detection Engineer to join our dynamic team. The Detection Engineer is responsible for researching, creating, fine-tuning, testing and maintaining detection logic in the different security tools that are operated by the CSOR²C, Cegeka's modern SOC. The Detection Engineer collaborates closely with SOC Analysts, CSIRT Analysts, Penetration Testers, and SOC Engineers. In addition to your strong expertise in security solutions and a solid foundation in system engineering for server and workstation operating systems, this role necessitates a profound comprehension of cyber threat intelligence, specifically Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) employed by threat actors.

  • Developing and continuously refining detection rules within diverse SIEM solutions
  • Enhancing alert and incident handling capabilities in detection and response solutions, including EDR, xDR, NDR, and IDP
  • Contributing to the management of playbooks in our SOAR solution
  • Assisting in the management of Incident Response (IR) procedures
  • Conducting statistical analysis and reviewing trends in alerts and incidents
  • Ensuring the quality of incident handling by SOC/CSIRT Analysts

What you need to succeed:

  • A master's or bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field
  • A minimum of 3-5 year of experience in an operational security context, such as SOC or a similar environment
  • Hands-on experience with a minimum of 2 technologies within the realm of SIEM, EDR, xDR, NDR, and IDP
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team

What are we offering:

  • 22 annual vacation days, 3 sick days that are not carried to the next year (no medical certificate required) 
  • A seniority day is added every 3 years in the company. 
  • Private medical insurance 
  • Monthly meal tickets 
  • Flexible benefits – 25 EUR/month, that you can invest however you choose. 
  • A work culture based on cooperation and development - customized learning paths through external providers as well as special development programs. 
  • We offer remote work flexibility, driven by smart working principles and aligned with team goals and values. 
  • Wellbeing initiatives to encourage a healthy work life balance through webinars, specialized sessions and internal programs, per our colleagues’ input. 
  • In close cooperation is a value we live by, through moments that matter, like recurring hangout parties, team buildings, team bonding events.
At Cegeka I found what’s rare in a job: accountability and colleagues who help.

Georgia Margariti

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