Principal Threat Detection Engineer - Remote

Overview

The Principal Threat Detection Engineer role is an advanced technical role focused on extending AbbVie’s threat detection and monitoring services to include web applications. This role will serve as a technical subject matter expert on the cyber threat landscape, attacker tactics and techniques and serve as the lead on threat detection content development lifecycle.

In Short

• Providing technical leadership and coordinating defensive toolset engineering.
• Maintaining command of modern defensive cybersecurity controls.
• Contributing to program development and expansion initiatives.
• Serving as a subject matter expert across multiple security domains.
• Collaborating with specialists and analysts to reduce risks.
• Providing recommendations to improve program maturity.
• Applying a broad range of security knowledge to complex issues.
• Assisting with validating team member skills through coaching.
• Engaging in advanced data analysis.
• Coaching junior team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree with 8 years of experience or Master's Degree with 7 years of experience or PhD with 3 years of experience.
• Strong knowledge of web applications and security technologies.
• Expert understanding of the cyber threat landscape.
• Thorough understanding of the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
• Familiarity with performing data analysis using a modern SIEM.
• Demonstrated subject matter expertise in cybersecurity.
• Ability to author technical documentation and perform quality assurance reviews.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off.
• Medical/dental/vision insurance.
• 401(k) eligibility.
• Participation in short-term and long-term incentive programs.
• Career progression opportunities.