Senior Cyber Security Engineer

Job Responsibilities

• Detect, investigate, and respond to cyber security events using log analysis, threat intelligence, and behavioral patterns.
• Design, develop, and tune detection rules to improve signal fidelity and reduce false positives
• Develop complex SQL queries and data pipelines to support large-scale incident analysis
• Perform advanced correlation and analysis across multiple data sources (application logs, identity systems, transaction data)
• Act as a subject matter expert in cyber incident detection and investigation
• Integrate threat intelligence into detection logic and investigative workflows
• Automate investigative and detection processes using Python and scripting tools, and AI technologies
• Partner with cross-functional teams (Security, Legal, Compliance, Product) to improve fraud prevention strategies
• Identify control gaps and recommend improvements across systems, processes, and tooling
• Build and validate detection logic in test environments before production deployment
• Communicate findings and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Remain current on the constantly evolving cyber threat landscape and the principles, processes, procedures, and trends of threat prevention.
• Ensure security best practices are identified and integrated into all facets of the project including network, system designs/configuration, and implementations.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (or equivalent experience)
• 6+ years of experience in cyber security, threat detection and analysis
• Strong experience with Python scripting, automation, and AI tools
• Experience working with large-scale datasets in tools such as Splunk
• Experience in financial services or brokerage environments preferred

Skills & Expertise

Detection & Investigation

• Strong understanding of cyber fraud, attacker behaviors, and detection methodologies
• Experience with log analysis, SIEM platforms, and event correlation
• Familiarity with threat intelligence and fraud trend analysis

Data & Engineering

• Advanced SQL skills for large-scale data analysis
• Strong Unix/Linux command-line and scripting experience
• Ability to process and analyze high-volume datasets efficiently
• Experience building automation for detection and response workflows

Security & Technology

• Familiarity with authentication systems, identity intelligence, and transaction fraud controls
• Understanding of cloud environments and modern application architectures (preferred)
• Knowledge of purple team concepts and detection validation techniques
• Experience with Akamai controls (WAF, Bot manager, DOS, and IP reputation) is a plus

Professional Skills

• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to influence peers and senior leadership
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in fast-paced, high-volume environments

The salary range for this position is $122,600 - $158,000; commensurate salary to be determined based on experience, qualifications, and geographic location.