Threat Detection Engineer

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Athens, GRC
In-Office
Mid level
Information Technology
The Role
Design, develop, and tune detection logic and alerts in SIEM/SOAR platforms; perform threat hunting, incident response, and log/IOC analysis; collaborate with SOC analysts, engineering, and customer success to improve visibility and remediation.
Summary Generated by Built In

We are seeking a highly analytical and proactive Threat Detection Engineer to design, develop, and optimize detection capabilities across our security platforms. In this role, you will focus on building advanced detection logic, improving visibility, and strengthening our ability to identify and respond to emerging threats. You will collaborate closely with SOC analysts and engineering teams to continuously enhance our security offerings.

Key responsibilities:

  • Conduct threat detection, incident handling and hunting activities by leveraging security best practices and current detection/response platforms.
  • Proactively threat hunt and identify misconfigurations within a SIEM solution. Additionally, be able to provide strategic recommendations and assist in guiding the customer to resolution.
  • Develop use cases and create threat detection logic, rules, and alerting in SIEM for response by the Security Operations team.
  • Contributing to the management of playbooks in our SOAR solution.
  • Identify gaps in log collection, signatures, and indicators of compromise (IOC) visibility. Then work with customer success team and engineering to improve detection capabilities.
  • Identify advanced malicious activity that has evaded traditional security monitoring capability.
  • Assist customers with requests to help integrate the SIEM into their environment and workflows.

Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field
  • 3+ years’ experience with SIEM, EDR, XDR, SOAR, and NDR
  • Experience in security operations, threat detection, incident response, or security engineering. Prior consulting or advisory experience preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of endpoint detection, alerting, and content tuning
  • Solid understanding of networks, protocols, and security tools (IPS, IDS, HIPS, firewalls)
  • Hands-on SOC experience as an analyst or security engineer
  • Experience writing SIEM rules/queries and analyzing malicious network traffic
  • Ability to gather threat intelligence and identify IoCs across host and network
  • Familiarity with common log sources (EDR, syslog, Windows Event Logs, DNS, firewall, Office 365, etc.)
  • Relevant certifications (GIAC, ISC2, CompTIA, Microsoft, IBM) preferred
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work in dynamic environments

We will offer you a friendly and dynamic working environment, in which you can develop your skills and competencies and a workplace with a strong focus on values and work-life balance.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field
  • 3+ years' experience with SIEM, EDR, XDR, SOAR, and NDR
  • Experience in security operations, threat detection, incident response, or security engineering
  • Strong knowledge of endpoint detection, alerting, and content tuning
  • Solid understanding of networks, protocols, and security tools (IPS, IDS, HIPS, firewalls)
  • Hands-on SOC experience as an analyst or security engineer
  • Experience writing SIEM rules/queries and analyzing malicious network traffic
  • Ability to gather threat intelligence and identify IoCs across host and network
  • Familiarity with common log sources (EDR, syslog, Windows Event Logs, DNS, firewall, Office 365, etc.)
  • Relevant certifications (GIAC, ISC2, CompTIA, Microsoft, IBM)
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work in dynamic environments
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The Company
HQ: Athens
229 Employees
Year Founded: 1993

What We Do

Performance Technologies (www.performance.gr) is a trusted partner for organizations redefining themselves through digital transformation. Since 1997, we’ve helped businesses across industries grow by leveraging technology to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and achieve strategic goals. Our Four Pillars of Expertise: Cloud: Empowering businesses with scalable, flexible, and innovative cloud solutions. Analytics: Delivering actionable insights for smarter decisions and measurable outcomes. Workflow: Streamlining processes with automation to enhance agility and collaboration. Cybersecurity: Providing robust solutions to protect against evolving threats. Our Mission: We empower organizations to adapt to change, reduce costs, and stay competitive. Through tailored solutions and expert services, we help clients optimize operations, improve user experiences, and succeed in today’s fast-paced market. Strategic Partnerships: We collaborate with global leaders like AWS, Cisco, Citrix, CommVault, Dell Technologies, Dynatrace, Fortinet, HPE, IBM, Microsoft, OpenText, Oracle, Red Hat, ServiceNow, Tableau, Veeam, Vertica and VMware by Broadcom. These partnerships enable us to deliver solutions tailored to the unique needs of each client. Listed on the Athens Stock Exchange: Performance Technologies has been listed on the Athens Stock Exchange/ENA Market since September 2008 under the symbol PERF. With a team of skilled experts and a proven track record, we are your trusted partner for modernizing IT infrastructure, harnessing data, automating workflows, and fortifying security. Visit www.performance.gr to learn how we can help your business thrive.

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