Threat Detection Engineer

Millennium SOC is going through a transformation, we are looking for an experienced Threat Detection Engineer to drive our best-in-class posture. This is a highly technical role, and successful candidates will have demonstrable knowledge and experience across a range of business and security technologies within a fast-paced, innovative organization.

Principal Responsibilities

• Threat Hunting – The ability to leverage multiple data sources to identify modern evolving threats and develop new detection and response approaches.
• Detection Engineering – Creation and operation of high-fidelity detections mechanisms that drive efficient, effective and repeatable response.
• Playbook Creation – Own, operate and automate detection and response workflows, that enable the team to focus on strategic objectives.
• Lead Information Security response activities for the firm.
• Team Player – Ability to work across business and technology teams to deliver positive outcomes across the firm.
• Technical Prowess – Comfortable explaining complex technology and information security related concepts to a wide range of stakeholders.
• Security Ambassador - Enforce security policies and procedures by administering and monitoring appropriate systems, events and answering stakeholder queries.
• Threat Intel - Actively monitor new and emerging security and privacy related technologies, trends, issues, and solutions and assess their applicability to Millennium key business initiatives and business strategies.
• Operational Excellence – Ensure Millennium Information Security capabilities remain fit for purpose and evolve to meet the changing threat landscape.
  
  

Qualifications/Skills Required

• Bachelor or master’s degree in computer science or cyber security with strong IT background or equivalent demonstrable experience.
• 3 years’ experience working in a security engineering role, financial industry experience preferred.