Cyber Security Detection Engineer

Cyber Security Detection Engineer

Company:
Black & Veatch Corporation

Position Type:
Staff | Employment:
Full-time | Relocation Eligible:
No | Project Only Hire:
No | Visa Sponsorship:
No

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Cyber Security 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.

Black & Veatch's Business Enablement consists of critical groups that help enable the organization’s 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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

• 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.

• 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.

Individual Contributor

• Bachelor’s degree in information security, computer science, electronics and engineering, information technology, or any other degree; or equivalent 8+ years’ experience or specialized training in lieu of a degree.
• Applicants must be able to complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements (e.g., criminal/civil background check, drug screen, motor vehicle records search) in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

• Current or prior holder of vendor and recognized independent certifications (e.g., CCNA, NRS I, JNCIA, CISSP, SANS ISC, INL CCE, CISM, CISA) or equivalent to 5+ years of industry experience.

Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.

Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy. Our comprehensive benefits portfolio includes medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, vacation, holidays, sick time, 401(k) match, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program and more.

BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliated companies comply with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law.

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