Detection Engineer

Bucharest
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.

  • 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.
  • 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.

What you need to succeed:

  • A master's or bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
  • A minimum of 2 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:

  • Benefits aligned with the local Comp&Ben package
    In Cegeka you see how a family-based company truly brings family principles to all its activities.

    Anca Udroiu

    Project Manager, Cegeka Romania

    Aspire to more

    For more than 25 years we have handled projects with drive and passion, providing IT solutions that are “tailored” to our customers. This is achievable through our teams of specialists, who are determined to define themselves everyday as the best professionals they can be within the market and leave their mark on IT projects where our impact matters. Given the right circumstances, we believe that together, we can find what enables you to learn faster, grow more and achieve more. Aspire to more.


    Teams are were we live, so we always work together here. With passion, and most of all, with a lot of fun, within a culture driven by family values: respect, personal development and entrepreneurship. With a lot of freedom and responsibility. Be part of the next growth phase of a proud, successful, fast-growing, innovative, European IT company full of ambitions.

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