Senior detection engineer

Senior Detection Engineer

📍 Remote (UK) | 🕒 Full-Time


We’re partnering with a leading cyber security organisation looking to hire a Senior Analyst Detection Engineer to help drive and enhance their Managed Detection & Response capability.


This is a highly technical, hands-on role focused on improving detection quality, reducing false positives, and strengthening threat visibility across a wide range of security technologies. You’ll play a key role in shaping detection engineering strategy while collaborating closely with SOC and Incident Response teams.


You’ll be working with frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK, threat intelligence feeds, SIEM technologies, and adversary emulation techniques to continuously evolve detection capabilities and operational efficiencies.


What You’ll Be Doing

* Improving and tuning detections to reduce false positives and improve SOC efficiency
* Designing and managing detection rule deployments across multiple technologies
* Building and maintaining detection content aligned to MITRE ATT&CK
* Leveraging threat intelligence to refine and enhance detection coverage
* Supporting incident response improvements and post-incident learnings
* Developing detection testing environments and adversary emulation activities
* Assisting with alert investigations, escalations, and SOC operations
* Mentoring team members and contributing to training and knowledge sharing


What We’re Looking For

* 2+ years’ experience within Detection Engineering or a Security Operations Centre
* Strong understanding of cyber security threats, detections, and threat landscapes
* Experience with SIEM tooling, log analysis, parsing, and alert tuning
* Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK and threat intelligence-led detection engineering
* Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
* Self-motivated mindset with a passion for cyber security and continuous learning


What’s In It For You

✅ Remote-first working

✅ Exposure to advanced cyber security operations and tooling

✅ Opportunity to shape detection strategy and SOC capability

✅ Ongoing professional development and certification support

✅ Collaborative, fast-paced cyber security environment


💰 £60,000 - £70,000 basic salary per annum