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Senior Cyber Security Detection Engineer

ManpowerGroup Global, Inc., Wind Lake, WI, United States


Our client, a leading organization in the cybersecurity industry, is seeking a Senior Cyber Security Detection Engineer to join their team. As a Senior Cyber Security Detection Engineer, you will be part of the Security and Analytics Team supporting threat detection and operational security initiatives. The ideal candidate will demonstrate analytical thinking, proactive problem-solving, and strong communication skills, which will align successfully within the organization.

Job Title:

Senior Cyber Security Detection Engineer

Location:

Charlotte, North Carolina

Pay Range:

$90.00 - $95.00

What's the Job?

Design, write, tune, and maintain detection logic, correlations, and rules across SIEM and detection platforms such as Splunk, Elastic, QRadar, and Sentinel.

Engineer detections using behavioral, sequence-based, and threat-informed logic to identify sophisticated adversary techniques.

Continuously tune detections to reduce noise, improve fidelity, and adapt to evolving threat landscapes.

Build and maintain production-grade security dashboards that support analyst triage, incident response, and executive decision-making.

Map detections and dashboards to MITRE ATT&CK techniques, validating coverage through simulations and real-world incident reviews.

What's Needed?

5+ years of experience in Detection Engineering, Security Content Development, or Threat Detection.

Strong hands-on experience with SIEM and detection platforms such as Splunk, Crowdstrike, Tanium, or Microsoft Defender.

Deep understanding of threat detection logic, security telemetry (endpoint, identity, network, cloud, SaaS), and adversary tradecraft.

Experience building security dashboards and visualizations used in operational SOC or fusion center environments.

Excellent documentation and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and operationalize detection strategies.

What's in it for me?

Opportunity to work on cutting-edge cybersecurity detection initiatives at an enterprise scale.

Collaborate with a diverse and talented team committed to security excellence.

Engage in continuous learning and professional development in a dynamic environment.

Contribute to impactful security operations that protect critical assets and data.

Be part of a forward-thinking organization that values innovation and inclusion.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Health Savings Account

Health Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Supplemental Life Insurance

Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance

Business Travel Insurance

401(k), Plus Match

Weekly Pay

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