Sr Cloud Detection Engineer
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Job Location:
Cincinnati, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 111605 - 131300
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
At U.S. Bank were on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions enabling the communities we support to grow and succeed in the right ways all more confidently and more oftenthats what we call the courage to thrive. We believe it takes all of us to bring our shared ambition to life and each person is unique in their potential. A career with U.S. Bank gives you a wide ever-growing range of opportunities to discover what makes you thrive. Try new things learn new skills and discover what you excel atall from Day One.
As a wholly owned subsidiary of U.S. Bank Elavon is committed to building the platforms and ecosystems that help over 1.5 million customers around the world to achieve their financial goalsno matter what they need. From transaction processing to customer service to driving innovation and launching new products were building a range of tailored payment solutions powered by the latest technology. As part of our team you can explore what motivates and energizes your career goals: partnering with our customers our communities and each other.
Job Description
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Cloud Detection Engineer to join our Threat Detection Engineering team. This role is critical to advancing our Threat-Informed Defense strategy by developing and maintaining detection capabilities across Amazon Web Services (AWS) Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) with a strong emphasis on container security.
- Minneapolis MN
- Cincinnati OH
- Atlanta GA
- Charlotte NC
- Irving TX
You will collaborate closely with Cyber Threat Intelligence Threat Hunting and SOC Response teams to build scalable resilient and actionable detections that improve visibility and reduce risk across our cloud environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement detection logic for cloud-native threats across AWS Azure and GCP.
- Develop and maintain container security detections (e.g. Kubernetes Docker EKS AKS GKE).
- Integrate detections into SIEM and XDR platforms ensuring high fidelity and low noise.
- Collaborate with CTI and Threat Hunting teams to operationalize threat intelligence into detection use cases.
- Conduct gap analysis and contribute to visibility improvement initiatives.
- Participate in purple team exercises and breach & attack simulations to validate detection coverage.
- Provide technical mentorship to junior engineers and contribute to detection engineering standards.
Preferred Skills/Experience
5 years of experience in cybersecurity with a focus on cloud detection engineering.
- Typically a bachelors degree or equivalent experience
- Advanced technical and functional subject matter expert knowledge across security domains
Additional Skills:
- Deep understanding of AWS Azure and GCP security services and logging (e.g. CloudTrail Azure Activity Logs GCP Audit Logs).
- Hands-on experience with container orchestration platforms and security tools (e.g. Falco Sysdig Aqua Prisma Cloud).
- Proficiency in writing detection rules using Sigma KQL SPL or similar query languages.
- Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK Framework and its cloud matrix.
- Experience with SIEM/XDR platforms (e.g. Splunk Sentinel Chronicle Elastic).
- Strong scripting skills (Python PowerShell Bash) for automation and enrichment.
- Certifications such as AWS Certified Security Specialty Azure Security Engineer Associate or GCP Professional Cloud Security Engineer.
- Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and CI/CD pipeline security.
- Exposure to threat modeling and adversary emulation in cloud environments.
AI-Enabled Systems Defense Skills
- Understanding of AI/ML threat models including adversarial machine learning model inversion data poisoning and evasion techniques.
- Experience securing ML pipelines and infrastructure including model training deployment and monitoring stages.
- Familiarity with AI-specific logging and telemetry such as model inference logs feature drift and anomaly detection.
- Ability to develop detections for AI misuse or abuse scenarios including prompt injection unauthorized model access and synthetic identity generation.
- Knowledge of AI governance and compliance frameworks including NIST AI RMF EU AI Act and emerging standards.
- Collaboration with data science and ML engineering teams to ensure secure model development and deployment practices.
Why Join Us
Be part of a forward-thinking cyber defense organization driving Threat-Informed Defense.
Work with cutting-edge technologies and a collaborative team of experts.
Influence detection strategy and help shape the future of cloud security.
If theres anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process please refer to ourdisability accommodations for applicants.
Benefits:
Our approach to benefits and total rewards considers our team members whole selves and what may be needed to thrive in and outside work. Thats why our benefits are designed to help you and your family boost your health protect your financial security and give you peace of mind. Our benefits include the following (some may vary based on role location or hours):
Healthcare (medical dental vision)
Basic term and optional term life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
Pregnancy disability and parental leave
401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan
Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)
Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities
Adoption assistance
Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law
U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race religion color sex national origin age sexual orientation gender identity disability or veteran status and other factors protected under applicable law.
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U.S. Bank participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program in all facilities located in the United States and certain U.S. territories. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Learn more about theE-Verify program.
The salary range reflects figures based on the primary location which is listed first. The actual range for the role may differ based on the location of the addition to salary U.S. Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package including incentive and recognition programs equity stock purchase 401(k) contribution and pension (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Pay Range: $111605.00 - $131300.00U.S. Bank will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment. U.S. Bank conducts background checks consistent with applicable local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act as well as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. U.S. Bank is subject to and conducts background checks consistent with the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA). In addition certain positions may also be subject to the requirements of FINRA NMLS registration Reg Z Reg G OFAC the NFA the FCPA the Bank Secrecy Act the SAFE Act and/or federal guidelines applicable to an agreement such as those related to ethics safety or operational procedures.
Applicants must be able to comply with U.S. Bank policies and procedures including the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and related workplace conduct and safety policies.
Posting may be closed earlier due to high volume of applicants.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
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