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Vectra

Detection Engineer II

Vectra
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about 4 hours ago
Bengaluru, IndiaMid Level / Senior
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Responsibilities

  • Analyze network traffic to identify and document threat patterns.
  • Develop and maintain network-based security signatures in Suricata.
  • Use offensive security tools and techniques to simulate attacks and generate sample network traffic.
  • Collaborate with data scientists and security researchers to support detection efforts and improve detection accuracy.
  • Continuously monitor and assess the effectiveness of network detections, making adjustments as needed.
  • Contribute to threat hunting efforts by identifying new tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) used by attackers.
  • Participate in incident response activities as required.

Requirements

  • 4-6 years of cybersecurity experience, preferably focused on threat detection and response.
  • Expertise in writing signatures with Suricata.
  • Excellent people, technical, and communication skills.
  • Advanced knowledge of common operating systems, services, networking protocols, logging, cloud, and SaaS environments.
  • Knowledge of attacker techniques and tools, with operational experience leveraging threat intelligence.
  • Familiarity with data utilized by detection technology, such as PCAPs and flow logs.
  • Proficiency with related languages and frameworks, including bash, python, Sigma, YARA-L, and Linux/Unix.
  • Scripting, software development, engineering, and/or devops experience, with familiarity in source control systems like Git.
  • Optional certifications include OSCP, GCIA, GCDA, GSEC.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive total rewards package supporting financial, physical, and mental health.
  • Competitive base pay and incentive plan eligibility.
  • Participation in the employee equity plan (stock options).
  • Health care insurance and income protection/life insurance.
  • Access to retirement savings plans and behavioral & emotional wellness services.
  • Generous time away from work and a comprehensive employee recognition program.

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