As a Detection Engineer on the Global Technology Operations team at Prudential Financial, you will be responsible for designing and maintaining enterprise threat detection capabilities across both on-premises and cloud environments. Your day-to-day tasks include operationalizing security alerting, developing custom detections using SIEM/XDR platforms like Splunk or Microsoft Sentinel, and transforming threat intelligence into actionable detection content. You will also validate these detections through realistic attack simulations and work with platform teams to address telemetry gaps. Ideal candidates have 3+ years of experience in detection engineering or incident response, proficiency with advanced query authoring in tools such as Splunk SPL or KQL, and a solid understanding of MITRE ATT&CK for designing effective detection strategies. Additionally, familiarity with scripting languages like Python or PowerShell is essential for automating tasks and interacting with APIs. This role requires strong communication skills to collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical teams within a large enterprise setting.
Develop and maintain custom detection capabilities across various security domains.
Author and refine detections using SIEM/XDR platforms for precision and scalability.
Convert threat intelligence into new detection content and coverage improvements.
Validate detection effectiveness through realistic attack simulations and historical data analysis.
Identify and remediate telemetry gaps to enhance visibility and detection accuracy.
Support Incident Response efforts by creating temporary analytics during active investigations.
What we're looking for
3+ years of experience in detection engineering or related security operations roles.
Expertise in developing and maintaining detection content across multiple telemetry sources.
Proficiency with major SIEM/XDR platforms and advanced query authoring techniques.
Strong understanding of adversary tradecraft and application of MITRE ATT&CK framework.
Experience working with endpoint, identity, network, cloud, and SaaS technologies.
Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Knowledge of scripting languages for problem-solving and automation tasks.
Market check
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Below market
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About Prudential Financial
Prudential Financial is a global financial services leader and premier active global investment manager.
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