As a Senior Threat Detection Engineer, you will drive the design and implementation of detection capabilities that protect a global platform. You'll own the full lifecycle of detection engineering—from identifying threats to deploying and refining automated responses—ensuring systems remain resilient and responsive.
What You'll Do
- Lead end-to-end detection initiatives by collaborating with security specialists to model threats and develop effective countermeasures
- Convert intelligence on emerging threats into reliable, actionable detection rules
- Apply software engineering principles to detection workflows using version control and CI/CD pipelines
- Develop SOAR-based automation to streamline triage, investigation, and response tasks
- Reduce manual effort for security analysts through intelligent workflow design
- Build and maintain infrastructure for security platforms using code-driven methods like Terraform or Ansible
- Establish performance benchmarks and monitoring for detection coverage and system reliability
- Provide technical guidance to engineering and security teams on detection strategies and platform integration
What We're Looking For
- Proven experience designing and tuning detection logic within SIEM, EDR, or SOAR environments
- Hands-on work with platforms such as Elastic Security, Splunk, SentinelOne, or similar tools
- Familiarity with cloud environments including AWS, GCP, or Azure
- Knowledge of containerisation technologies like Docker and Kubernetes
- Understanding of DevOps practices and infrastructure-as-code workflows
- Experience supporting incident response through alert triage and on-call duties
Nice to Have
- Background in threat hunting or intelligence analysis
- Contributions to public security research or open-source projects
- Exposure to advanced detection methods such as behavioural analytics, anomaly detection, or machine learning models
- Experience integrating generative AI into security workflows
Work Environment
This role supports remote work across Australia and New Zealand. You have flexibility in choosing your preferred work setting—whether that’s from home, an office, or a hybrid model. The team values continuous learning, inclusive collaboration, and thoughtful use of AI to enhance creativity and efficiency. A balance of focused work and shared joy defines the culture.
Compensation & Benefits
This position includes equity as part of the compensation package. Additional benefits include inclusive parental leave, flexible time off, and an annual allowance supporting wellbeing, workspace setup, and social connection. For more details, visit the company’s career site.
Equal Opportunity
Hiring decisions are based on your skills, experience, and alignment with team values. We welcome all applicants and encourage you to share your preferred pronouns and any accommodations needed during the hiring process.
