Cyber Security Detection Engineer

 

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.

 

As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.  

 

Company : Black & Veatch Corporation  

Req Id : 111690 

Opportunity Type : Staff 

Relocation eligible : No 

Full time/Part time : Full-Time  

Project Only Hire : No 

Visa Sponsorship Available: No 

Why Black and Veatch

Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity’s biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1. 
 
Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Cyber Detection Engineer to join our cybersecurity team. This role is responsible for designing and implementing advanced threat detection routines, assimilating open-source threat intelligence, generating actionable cyber threat intelligence, and leading incident response and remediation efforts. 

The Team

Black & Veatch’s Business Enablement consists of critical groups that help enable the organizations people, projects, and businesses to be as successful as possible.   Functions in this group include Digital & Information Technology, Global Finance, Global Human Resources, Legal, Risk Management, and Government Affairs and Real Estate and Building Services. 

Key Responsibilities

Threat Detection & Engineering 

• Develop and maintain detection functions using telemetry from various sources (e.g., endpoint logs, cloud logs, email scanning, sandbox analysis). 
• Create and optimize detection components and functions (e.g., YARA rules, Sigma rules, SIEM hunts) to identify malicious activity  
• Expand telemetry and signal coverage while reducing noise to improve detection fidelity  

Threat Intelligence 

• Assimilate and operationalize open-source threat intelligence feeds. 
• Generate internal cyber threat intelligence reports and indicators of compromise (IOCs). 
• Integrate threat intelligence into detection platforms to enhance visibility and response  

Threat Hunting 

• Design and execute proactive threat hunting routines across enterprise environments. 
• Identify anomalous behaviors and potential threats not detected by automated systems. 

Alert Analysis & Incident Response 

• Analyze security alerts and determine their impact and severity. 
• Lead incident response efforts including containment, eradication, and recovery. 
• Collaborate with SOC analysts and other stakeholders to ensure timely resolution. 

Remediation & Reporting 

• Develop and implement remediation plans for identified threats and vulnerabilities. 
• Document findings and lessons learned to improve future detection and response capabilities. 
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of security operations and detection engineering processes. 

Management Responsibilities

Individual Contributor

Preferred Qualifications

 

• 5+ years in cybersecurity, with hands-on experience in detection engineering, threat hunting, and incident response. 

 

Technical Skills: 

• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell). 
• Experience with SIEM platforms, EDR tools, and threat intelligence platforms. 
• Familiarity with detection-as-code frameworks and telemetry analysis. 

Soft Skills: 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. 
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills. <