Detection Engineer

At AIG we are reimagining the way we help customers to manage risk. Join us as a Detection Engineer to play your part in that transformation. Its an opportunity to grow your skills and experience as a valued member of the team.

Make your mark in Information Technology

At AIG technology is at the heart of everything we do from underwriting risks to processing claims. The Information Technology (IT) team equips our colleagues with the latest tools to complete their work efficiently with the highest standards of excellence. The team is responsible for shielding the companys systems from security risks while designing technology strategies that enable AIGs businesses to achieve their goals. Innovation in IT drives innovation across the organization.

How you will create an impact

At AIG we are seeking a skilled and motivated Detection Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing developing and maintaining detection rules and apply modern software security practices to threat detection. This is an opportunity to build and shape a mature Detection-as-Code program from the ground up. Working alongside teams within Security Operations the Detection Engineering team collaborate with resources all over the globe in support of effective Incident Response and be key personnel at the heart of risk management efforts.

Responsibilities

• Develop manage and version-control detection logic using Detection-as-Code principles (e.g. Git CI/CD)

• Leverage and implement CI pipelines to validate and deploy detection rules.

• Translate threat intelligence reports and attacker Tools Techniques and Procedures into detection rules.

• Analyze logs and security telemetry from various sources and tools (endpoint network cloud)

• Continuously tune detections rules to maximize precision and efficacy

• Troubleshoot and maintain detection rules not functioning as required

• Build and maintain automation scripts in Python Bash and PowerShell

• Build and maintain detection and coverage metrics dashboards

• Train and mentor Junior Detection Engineers

• Liaise with other stakeholders and involved parties

• Collaborate with IR teams as part of response and remediation efforts

What youll need to succeed

• 4 years in Detection Engineering Security Operations or Security Automation

• Knowledge of SIEM EDR cloud and network-based detection techniques

• Exposure to cloud-native logging and monitoring (CloudTrail Azure O365)

• Experience with cloud-native security alerting (GuardDuty EntraID Identity Protection Okta ThreatInsight)

• Understanding of threat actor behaviors and MITRE ATT&CK and how TTPs manifest in collected telemetry

• Proficiency in script and automation (Python preferred)

• Experience with Git and CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions Jenkins)

• Familiarity with YAML/JSON-based rule definitions (e.g. Sigma)

• Ability to simulate and basic adversary behavior through automated frameworks (Atomic Red Team MITRE Caldera

Ready to make a bigger impact We look forward to reviewing your application.

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Enjoy benefits that take care of what matters

At AIG our people are our greatest asset. We know how important it is to protect and invest in whats most important to you. That is why we created our Total Rewards Program a comprehensive benefits package that extends beyond time spent at work to offer benefits focused on your health wellbeing and financial securityas well as your professional developmentto bring peace of mind to you and your family.

Reimagining insurance to make a bigger difference to the world

American International Group Inc. (AIG) is a global leader in commercial and personal insurance solutions; we are one of the worlds most far-reaching property casualty networks. It is an exciting time to join us across our operations we are thinking in new and innovative ways to deliver ever-better solutions to our customers. At AIG you can go further to support individuals businesses and communities helping them to manage risk respond to times of uncertainty and discover new potential. We invest in our largest asset our people through continuous learning and development in a culture that celebrates everyone for who they are and what they want to become.

Welcome to a culture of inclusion

Were committed to creating a culture that truly respects and celebrates each others talents backgrounds cultures opinions and goals. We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging through learning cultural awareness activities and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). With global chapters ERGs are a cornerstone for our culture of inclusion. The talent of our people is one of AIGs greatest assets and we are honored that our drive for positive change has been recognized by numerous recent awards and accreditations.

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