Threat Detection Engineer

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At Regions the Cyber Security Engineer supports applicable services for cloud applications infrastructure platform security and related technologies within the Cyber Security organization.

Primary Responsibilities

• Designs implements and supports relevant cyber security technology solutions
• Provides technical administration to include troubleshooting support break-fix operations patching and other day-to-day activities for relevant applications
• Stays abreast of industry trends and investigates organizational objectives and needs
• Reviews and maintains operational documentation and reports to support monthly trend analysis as well as project components
• Conducts research proof-of-concept selection and implementation of technology solutions including detailed analysis of pros and cons and build vs buy options
• Explores implementation of new technologies solutions and methods to improve business processes efficiency effectiveness and value delivered to customers
• May participate in security incident response activities and post-event reviews of security incidents
• Supports subject-matter experts in the design implementation and maintenance of relevant cyber security solutions to business areas project teams and vendors
• Examines the technology vision opportunities and challenges regarding security standards and the impact of the technology within the Cyber Security organization
• Supports relevant metrics controls and other governance administration related to cyber security technology
• Participates in on-call rotation for the support of any relevant cyber security technologies
• Offers advice and guidance to junior engineers assisting in the development of technical skills and knowledge
• Assists with the review design and development of related operational processes standards and procedures
• Adheres to operational processes standards and procedures
• Ensures compliance with risk management programs rules and regulations and cybersecurity practices; identifies opportunities for and supports process improvements; applies disciplined change management practices
• May assist senior engineers in the administration of complex projects

This position is exempt from timekeeping requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED and eight (8) years of related post-secondary education and/or experience in Information Security and/or Information Technology

Preferences

• Bachelors degree in Information Technology Information Security Information Systems Management Computer Science Engineering or related field
• Applicable technology and/or security certifications (e.g. Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) CompTIA Security Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) etc.)

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to interpret and ensure compliance with applicable rules regulations and industry guidance
• Ability to prioritize conflicting demands
• Knowledge of common web technologies cloud technologies and enterprise and network architecture
• Knowledge of defense in depth trust levels privileges and permissions
• Knowledge of modern security tools and controls
• Possesses an analytical and evaluative thinking capability
• Strong problem-solving skills to offer sound solutions to issues
• Strong verbal written communication and organizational skills

The ideal candidate for this opportunity has strong experience with Splunk Enterprise and Splunk Enterprise Security (ES) including advanced SPL query development correlation searches and dashboard creation.

• Knowledge of detection engineering principles threat hunting and alert tuning to improve detection fidelity and reduce false positives.
• Experience mapping detections to the MITRE ATT&CK framework and developing use cases for adversary behaviors and TTPs.
• Familiarity with Windows Security Events Sysmon Linux logs cloud logging platforms (AWS/Azure) and common security tools such as Microsoft Defender CrowdStrike Palo Alto or Okta.
• Understanding of Splunk Common Information Model (CIM) data onboarding field extractions and log normalization.
• Experience with risk-based alerting (RBA) incident response and SOC operations.
• Proficiency with Python PowerShell regex and Git-based Detection-as-Code methodologies.
• Ability to collaborate with threat hunters SOC analysts and red/purple teams to validate and improve detections.
• Strong analytical troubleshooting and communication skills with the ability to document detections investigations and security recommendations.

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Compensation Details

Pay ranges are job specific and are provided as a point-of-market reference for compensation decisions. Other factors which directly impact pay for individual associates include: experience skills knowledge contribution job location and most importantly performance in the job role. As these factors vary by individuals pay will also vary among individual associates within the same job.

The target information listed below is based on the Metropolitan Statistical Area Market Range for where the position is located and level of the position.

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Benefits Information

Regions offers a benefits package that is flexible comprehensive and recognizes that one size does not fit all for benefits-eligible associates. Listed below is a synopsis of the benefits offered by Regions for informational purposes which is not intended to be a complete summary of plan terms and conditions.

• Paid Vacation/Sick Time

• 401K with Company Match

• Medical Dental and Vision Benefits

• Disability Benefits

• Health Savings Account

• Flexible Spending Account

• Life Insurance

• Parental Leave

• Employee Assistance Program

• Associate Volunteer Program

Please note benefits and plans may be changed amended or terminated with respect to all or any class of associate at any time. To learn more about Regions benefits please click or copy the link below to your browser.

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