Senior Threat Detection Engineer - Madinah

As a Threat Detection Engineer at COGNNA, you'll design high-impact detection strategies, build powerful automation, and elevate SOC operations to a world-class standard. You'll also mentor rising cyber talent and collaborate with teams across threat intel, incident response, and platform engineering. 🔐 Advanced Threat Detection Engineering • Build high-fidelity correlation rules and behavioral detections within the COGNNA security platforms • Translate adversary TTPs (MITRE ATT&CK), threat intel, and vulnerability data into actionable logic • Identify detection gaps and introduce new data sources to cover evolving threat landscapes • Automate detection testing and maintain detection quality over time ⚙️ Platform Engineering & Optimization • Lead architecture and optimization of XDR, SIEM, and SOC tech stacks for scale and resilience • Streamline log ingestion pipelines — from parsing to normalization and enrichment • Build scripts and automations (Python, PowerShell) to enhance SOC efficiency • Integrate tools across the SOC stack to enable seamless workflows and response. 🕵️‍♂️ Threat Hunting & Incident Response • Collaborate with intel and IR teams to enrich detection use cases and support threat hunts • Provide Tier-3+ support for incident investigations and post-mortem analysis 👥 Mentorship & SOC Maturity • Improve SOC playbooks, SOPs, and detection engineering workflows • Stay updated on global and regional threats — and evolve detection accordingly • Ensure compliance alignment (e.g., NCA ECC, SAMA CSF) Requirements 🎓 Education • Bachelor's in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field. 💼 Experience • Minimum 3 years of experience with hands-on expertise in developing and maintaining complex detection use cases • Strong understanding of attacker behavior, IR fundamentals, and digital forensics. 🔧 Technical Skills (You're a Power User!) • SIEM: Expert in SIEM queries (SPL, KQL, Lucene), rule tuning, UEBA, and scaling • EDR: Deep knowledge of EDR tools and endpoint detection tactics • Network Security: Pro at packet analysis (Wireshark), IDS/IPS, and NetFlow • Scripting: Advanced skills in Python and/or PowerShell for automation and integration • OS Internals: Mastery of Windows/Linux/macOS logging, artifacts, and forensic value • Threat Intelligence: Skilled in turning threat intel into real-time detection logic • Cloud Security: Strong command of monitoring IaaS/PaaS/SaaS environments 🏅 Certifications (Highly Preferred) • 🎓 SANS GIAC (GDAT, GMON, GCIA, GCTI, GCIH) • 🐉 Offsec (OSDA) • 🏫 INE (eCTHP, eCIR) • 🧩 (ISC)² CISSP, CSSLP 🤝 Soft Skills • Exceptional analytical thinking and creative problem-solving • Excellent communication (English & Arabic), including technical reporting • Strong mentorship abilities and a collaborative spirit • Self-motivated, focused, and passionate about cyber defense • Capable of juggling priorities under high-pressure situations Benefits 🚀 Impact that Matters - Build products that shape the future of cybersecurity and protect organizations globally. 🏢 On-Site Collaboration - Be at the heart of innovation in our Almadina office, working side by side with passionate experts. 💡 Continuous Growth - Access to certifications, trainings, and opportunities to sharpen your expertise. 📈 Ownership Mindset - Benefit from our ESOP program and grow with COGNNA's success. 🤝 Culture of Trust - We empower talent, encourage ownership, and celebrate real outcomes. Show more Show less