Detections Engineer
Shift5Salary not specified
Full Time
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
DefenseIndustries
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of hands-on experience in detection engineering, security automation, or a similar role
- Hands-on experience coding in Python, PowerShell, Go, or Rust
- Experience with SIEM and SOAR platforms, and familiarity with endpoint, cloud, network, and DLP telemetry sources
- Strong understanding of data engineering concepts (ETL pipelines, data modeling, indexing)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to author clear technical documentation and runbooks
- U.S. Person status (U.S. citizen, legal permanent resident, or certain protected classes of asylees and refugees)
Responsibilities
- Drive detection-engineering efforts by designing, testing, and tuning use cases, analytic queries, and signatures to uncover malicious behavior across all telemetry sources
- Design and maintain detection rules and analytic queries across endpoint, cloud, network, and DLP telemetry
- Build and operate pipelines to ingest, normalize, enrich, and manage security telemetry at scale
- Develop and manage automated response playbooks in our SOAR platform to accelerate containment
- Embed SOC feedback and threat intelligence into detection logic and security controls
- Collaborate with SOC analysts, threat intelligence, and GRC teams to identify gaps and drive enhancements
- Participate in incident reviews, capture lessons learned, and continuously refine detection and response processes
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What benefits does Saronic offer?
Saronic provides comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance (paying 100% of employee premiums for medical and 99% for dental/vision, 80% for dependents), generous PTO and holidays, paid parental leave, 401(k) retirement plan, stock options, life and disability insurance, plus free lunch and unlimited drinks/snacks in the office.
What is the compensation like for this role?
Saronic offers industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses, along with stock options.
What skills are required for the Security Engineer position?
Candidates need a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent), 3+ years in detection engineering or security automation, hands-on coding in Python, PowerShell, Go, or Rust, experience with SIEM/SOAR platforms and telemetry sources, and strong data engineering knowledge.
Is this a remote position or does it require office work?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What makes a strong candidate for this Security Engineer role?
Strong candidates will have 3+ years in detection engineering or security automation, hands-on experience with Python/PowerShell/Go/Rust, SIEM/SOAR platforms, telemetry sources, data engineering, plus excellent communication skills for documentation and collaboration with SOC, threat intel, and GRC teams.
Saronic
Develops advanced autonomous surface vessels
About Saronic
Saronic Technologies develops Autonomous Surface Vessels (ASVs) that enhance the capabilities of naval and maritime forces. These vessels utilize adaptive path planning, passive sensors, and advanced algorithms, along with edge computing, to effectively identify and track targets. They are designed to operate in challenging environments, using resilient multichannel communications to support both manned and unmanned operations. Saronic Technologies differentiates itself by focusing on military and defense clients, aiming to improve situational awareness, extend operational reach, and enhance survivability during maritime missions. The company's goal is to provide solutions that integrate seamlessly with existing operational strategies or support new maritime tactics, generating revenue through the sale of ASVs and related customization services.
Austin, TexasHeadquarters
2022Year Founded
$223.7MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
DefenseIndustries
201-500Employees
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Parental Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
Stock Options
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Risks
Increased competition from other defense tech startups threatens Saronic's market share.
Rapid AI advancements may require costly updates to maintain competitive ASV systems.
Geopolitical tensions could hinder international collaborations and foreign government sales.
Differentiation
Saronic integrates AI, hardware, and software into scalable, fully integrated maritime platforms.
Their ASVs feature adaptive path planning and advanced algorithms for effective target tracking.
Saronic's multichannel communications enable seamless manned-unmanned teaming in contested environments.
Upsides
Raised $175M in Series B funding, reaching a $1 billion valuation in 2024.
Growing demand for autonomous vessels in defense and commercial sectors boosts market potential.
AI integration in ASVs enhances decision-making and operational efficiency for maritime missions.
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