Senior Threat Detection Engineer

Senior Threat Detection Engineer

The Threat Detection & Analytics team is seeking qualified professionals to join our ranks. This highly specialized team of skilled engineers serves as experts in creating high-quality detection logic and telemetry for our Security Operations Center (SOC) and related enterprise teams.

With a world‑class array of data‑driven technologies at our disposal, we employ a risk‑based approach to security detection based on best practices and industry frameworks. As a Detection Engineer, you will defend Capital One by helping to evolve, run, and maintain an adaptive threat detection program.

• Analyzing data from a variety of sources (network, endpoint, application, etc.) and contributing to the full‑life cycle development of our cyber defense strategy
• Creating detection logic, models, tooling, and frameworks to help our SOC analysts detect potential cyber incidents
• Utilizing behavioral analytics technologies (e.g., UEBA) to better analyze and understand the full picture of user and entity behavior
• Participating in threat modeling sessions with other teams to identify and defend against adversary Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTPs)
• Leveraging automation platforms (e.g., SOAR) to improve incident identification and response times
• Onboarding and normalization of telemetry to enhance our Security Information and Event Management System (SIEM)
• Tuning detection capabilities and tooling to eliminate noise
• Collaborating with Offensive Security teams to analyze and evaluate security monitoring effectiveness
• Partnering with other engineering and security teams to improve our detection capabilities across the organization
• Leading design discussions, code reviews, and paired programming sessions

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent certification
• At least 3 years of Cybersecurity experience
• At least 3 years of big data experience

• Bachelor's Degree
• 5+ years of cybersecurity experience
• 4+ years of AWS cloud security
• 4+ years of experience in SIEM
• 3+ years of scripting experience in Python or Power Shell
• 2+ years of experience in Splunk
• 2+ years of user/entity behavioral analytics

At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization, or offer any immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).

The minimum and maximum full‑time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part‑time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.

Riverwoods, IL: $144,200 - $164,600 for Prin Assoc, Cyber Technical
McLean, VA: $158,600 - $181,000 for Prin Assoc, Cyber Technical
New York, NY: $173,000 - $197,400 for Prin Assoc, Cyber Technical

Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate's offer letter.

This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non‑discretionary depending on the plan.

Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well‑being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website. Eligibility varies based on full or part‑time status, exempt or non‑exempt status, and management level.

Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non‑discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Capital One promotes a drug‑free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries.

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