Staff Threat Hunting & Intelligence Engineer
Cisco
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This role pays less than 77% of similar roles. Most pay $176,687–$235,812 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $171k versus about $206k for comparable roles.
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Cisco Systems is the world''s leading networking technology company, designing and manufacturing networking hardware, telecommunications equipment, and cybersecurity solutions for businesses and governments. Industry: Networking Technology & Cybersecurity
Cisco currently has 196 open roles on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs $167,700–$245,200 across 196 roles with salary data.
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The Detection Engineering Technical Leader joins the internal security organization to secure the Splunk portfolio. This role involves building scalable detection content, designing data processing pipelines that transform high-volume telemetry into actionable signals, and developing automation for 24x7 monitoring operations. The position requires a blend of engineering rigor and data science to address cybersecurity threats through AI/ML integration and advanced analytics. Key responsibilities include mentoring teammates on design patterns, conducting code reviews, and collaborating with threat hunting, incident response, and SOC teams to close detection gaps. Candidates must be proficient in SPL for building risk-based alerts, Python for production scripts, and Git-based workflows. The role also requires experience with cloud environments like AWS, GCP, or Azure, as well as translating ATT&CK-mapped behaviors into technical requirements to improve signal quality and reduce manual toil.
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