Lead Detection Engineer - Remote

Overview

The Lead Detection Engineer position is responsible for building and curating custom cyber threat detection content for the Humana enterprise environment, working closely with Threat Management and Response teams.

In Short

• Responsible for technical execution and delivery of services by the Detection Engineering team.
• Oversight of the SIEM and lifecycle of high-fidelity custom threat detection content.
• Requires a minimum of 7 years of experience in detection engineering or security engineering.
• Advanced knowledge of SIEM platforms and threat detection rules.
• Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK or similar frameworks.
• Participation in an on-call rotation for critical incidents.
• Remote position with occasional travel to Humana's offices.
• Requires high-speed internet and a dedicated workspace.
• Compensation includes a bonus incentive plan.
• Benefits include medical, dental, and 401(k) retirement savings plan.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• Professional certification in cybersecurity (e.g., CISSP, CISA, CISM).
• Experience creating technical policies, standards, and documentation.
• Strong understanding of malware behaviors and threat adversary tools.
• Experience in regulatory frameworks like HIPAA, PCI, SOC2.
• Ability to work in on-premise and multi-cloud environments.
• Advanced knowledge of Splunk’s Search Processing Language (SPL).
• Strong familiarity with the Splunk Common Information Model (CIM).
• Experience supporting threat detection and response services.
• Ability to maintain high performance standards while working remotely.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance options.
• Opportunities for personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions.
• Paid parental and caregiver leave.
• Volunteer time off.
• Support for continuing education and professional development.
• Incentive opportunities based on performance.