Threat Detection Engineer - L2

As a Threat Detection Engineer at COGNNA, you'll design high-impact detection strategies, build powerful automation, and elevate SOC operations to a world-class standard. You'll also mentor rising cyber talent and collaborate with teams across threat intel, incident response, and platform engineering. 🔐 Advanced Threat Detection Engineering - Build high-fidelity correlation rules and behavioral detections within the COGNNA security platforms - Translate adversary TTPs (MITRE ATT&CK), threat intel, and vulnerability data into actionable logic - Identify detection gaps and introduce new data sources to cover evolving threat landscapes - Automate detection testing and maintain detection quality over time ⚙️ Platform Engineering & Optimization - Lead architecture and optimization of XDR, SIEM, and SOC tech stacks for scale and resilience - Streamline log ingestion pipelines — from parsing to normalization and enrichment - Build scripts and automations (Python, PowerShell) to enhance SOC efficiency - Integrate tools across the SOC stack to enable seamless workflows and response. 🕵️‍♂️ Threat Hunting & Incident Response - Collaborate with intel and IR teams to enrich detection use cases and support threat hunts - Provide Tier-3+ support for incident investigations and post-mortem analysis 👥 Mentorship & SOC Maturity - Improve SOC playbooks, SOPs, and detection engineering workflows - Stay updated on global and regional threats — and evolve detection accordingly - Ensure compliance alignment (e.g., NCA ECC, SAMA CSF) Requirements 🎓 Education - Bachelor's in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field. 💼 Experience - Minimum 3 years of experience with hands-on expertise in developing and maintaining complex detection use cases - Strong understanding of attacker behavior, IR fundamentals, and digital forensics. 🔧 Technical Skills (You're a Power User!) - SIEM: Expert in SIEM queries (SPL, KQL, Lucene), rule tuning, UEBA, and scaling - EDR: Deep knowledge of EDR tools and endpoint detection tactics - Network Security: Pro at packet analysis (Wireshark), IDS/IPS, and NetFlow - Scripting: Advanced skills in Python and/or PowerShell for automation and integration - OS Internals: Mastery of Windows/Linux/macOS logging, artifacts, and forensic value - Threat Intelligence: Skilled in turning threat intel into real-time detection logic - Cloud Security: Strong command of monitoring IaaS/PaaS/SaaS environments 🏅 Certifications (Highly Preferred) - 🎓 SANS GIAC (GDAT, GMON, GCIA, GCTI, GCIH) - 🐉 Offsec (OSDA) - 🏫 INE (eCTHP, eCIR) - 🧩 (ISC)² CISSP, CSSLP 🤝 Soft Skills - Exceptional analytical thinking and creative problem-solving - Excellent communication (English & Arabic), including technical reporting - Strong mentorship abilities and a collaborative spirit - Self-motivated, focused, and passionate about cyber defense - Capable of juggling priorities under high-pressure situations Benefits 🚀 Impact that Matters - Build products that shape the future of cybersecurity and protect organizations globally. 🏢 On-Site Collaboration - Be at the heart of innovation in our Almadina office, working side by side with passionate experts. 💡 Continuous Growth - Access to certifications, trainings, and opportunities to sharpen your expertise. 📈 Ownership Mindset - Benefit from our ESOP program and grow with COGNNA's success. 🤝 Culture of Trust - We empower talent, encourage ownership, and celebrate real outcomes.

• Threat Detection - COOP

  COGNNA · Medina, Al Madinah, Saudi Arabia

• Threat Detection Engineer

  COGNNA · Medina, Al Madinah, Saudi Arabia