Threat Detection Engineer - SIEM / SOC / Cyber Threat Intelligence - Fed Govt
- Develop and maintain threat detection use cases and monitoring content across security platforms.
- Conduct threat modelling and assess emerging cyber threats, including AI-related risks.
- Collaborate with teams to enhance incident detection and response capabilities.
- Prominent Federal Government Agency
- Long-term 12 month contract + 2 x 12 month extension options
- Rewarding hourly rates $ delivering critical Cyber Security and Threat Detection capabilities
We are seeking an experienced Threat Detection Engineer (Senior Cyber Threat Analyst) to join a leading Federal Government Agency. The successful Threat Detection Engineer will play a key role in strengthening cyber security operations through the development of advanced detection capabilities, threat modelling, threat intelligence integration and security monitoring across enterprise environments. You will be offered an initial 12 month contract with two further 12 month extension options and receive a rewarding hourly rate.
The successful Threat Detection Engineer will be responsible for, but not limited to:
- Developing and maintaining threat detection use cases, rules and monitoring content across enterprise security platforms
- Building and enhancing detection capabilities across SIEM, SOAR and EDR technologies
- Conducting threat modelling activities and identifying opportunities to strengthen security monitoring coverage
- Assessing emerging cyber threats, including AI-related risks, and developing effective detection controls
- Collaborating with cyber security, infrastructure and engineering teams to improve incident detection and response capabilities
The successful Threat Detection Engineer will have:
- Demonstrated experience developing detection content across enterprise SIEM platforms such as Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, QRadar or Elastic
- Strong experience with threat detection, incident response, EDR technologies and security automation
- Practical experience in threat modelling methodologies including ATT&CK, STRIDE, PASTA or similar frameworks
- Experience identifying and monitoring cyber security risks associated with AI platforms and emerging technologies
- Strong cyber security operations experience supported by excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
This is a great opportunity to work with a leading Federal Government Agency and contribute to the delivery of critical Cyber Security, Threat Detection and Security Operations capabilities. The successful Threat Detection Engineer (Senior Cyber Threat Analyst) will be offered an initial 12 month contract with two further 12 month extension options and receive a rewarding hourly rate. Please call HiTech on ************ or send your resume to ******************* today! For more opportunities go to ******************. REF AO68
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