Senior Detection Engineer

Role: Senior Detection Engineer

Location: Taguig City, Metro Manila

Hybrid set up (3 days onsite per week)

Thanks for checking out our job opening; we are excited that YOU are interested in learning more about NCC Group.

We are on a mission to make society a safer and more secure place. Our people are the ones who make that possible; a global community of talented individuals working together towards a safer future.

We aim to create an environment where everyone can reach their full potential. We work together, we are brilliantly creative, we embrace difference, and we want you to join in our mission, to make the world safer and more secure.

Take a look at our website here to learn more about why we’re one of the leading global Cyber Security and Risk Mitigation business…

https://www.nccgroup.com/uk/

The Opportunity:

Our Global Detection Engineering Team provides detection capabilities for various security products used in our 24/7 managed monitoring service with customers all over the world. This role will be to join our detection engineering team, where you will focus on one of our detection capabilities. You will use our latest Threat Intelligence and your own creativity to write and maintain detection logic for our customers. Proving that the detection works is paramount, so you will test the new and existing detection set extensively against known attacks. Previous experience with detection engineering is not a hard prerequisite. We're looking for a wide range of backgrounds for potential candidates, the exact responsibilities of any candidate can be tailored given their experience and skillset. Any candidate that only partially matches the skillset is encouraged to apply.

Role Responsibility:

• Develop new detection logic to contribute to Detection Engineering content repository.
• Write and maintain detection tests cases.
• Review findings of TI, CERT, and Red Team activities and evaluate from a detection engineering improvement perspective.
• Providing guidance and support to the rest of NCC Group regarding detection development, and the continuous improvement of the MDR (Managed Detection and Response) landscape in terms of detection engineering

Requirements:

• A security mindset and demonstrable experience or knowledge of the contemporary attack tactics and techniques.
• Strong knowledge of the latest threats in security or is eager to build this knowledge,
• Experience with simulating attacks.
• Certificates such as CEH and OSCP are not required but are a plus.
• Must have experience with Endpoint or Network monitoring. Desirable
• Must have experience with SIEM tools, preferably Splunk and/or Microsoft Sentinel. Desirable
• Experience with Scripting languages such as PowerShell, Python, Bash
• Experience with version control (Git, Azure Dev Ops, etc.)

And has knowledge of one or more of the below:

• Azure or other cloud technologies,
• Windows Active Directory,
• Windows Operating System fundamentals,
• Networking fundamentals.

Behaviours:

• Focusing on Clients and Customers
• Working as One NCC
• Always Learning
• Being Inclusive and Respectful
• Delivering Brilliantly

Why NCC Group?

At NCC Group, our mission is to create a more secure digital future. That mission underpins everything we do, from our work with our incredible clients to groundbreaking research shaping our industry. Our teams' partner with clients across a multitude of industries, delving into, securing new products, and emerging technologies, as well as solving complex security problems. As global leaders in cyber and escrow, NCC Group is a people-powered business seeking the next group of brilliant minds to join our ranks.

Our colleagues are our greatest asset, and NCC Group is committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment that fosters creativity, collaboration, authenticity, and accountability. We want colleagues to put down roots at NCC Group, and we offer a comprehensive benefits package, as well as opportunities for learning and development and career growth. We believe our people are at their brilliant best when they feel bolstered in all aspects of their well-being, and we offer wellness programs and flexible working arrangements to provide that vital support.

About your application

We review every application received and will get in touch if your skills and experience match what we’re looking for. If you don’t hear back from us within 10 days, please don’t be too disappointed – we may keep your CV on our database for any future vacancies and we would encourage you to keep an eye on our career opportunities as there may be other suitable roles.

If you do not want us to retain your details, please email [email protected]. All personal data is held in accordance with the NCC Group Privacy Policy. We are committed to diversity and flexibility in the workplace. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you during the application process, please tell us at any stage.

Please note that this role involves mandatory pre-employment background checks due to the nature of the work NCC Group does. To apply, you must be willing and able to undergo the vetting process.