Lead Detection Writer

Location: Charlotte, NC

Salary Range: $65-$70 per hour on W2

Introduction

Join a dynamic team committed to excellence in threat detection engineering and incident response. We are seeking a highly skilled individual to lead and innovate in writing and tuning detections, ensuring robust security measures are in place.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in threat detection engineering and/or incident response.
• Strong experience writing and tuning detections in SIEM, specifically Splunk (SPL proficiency required, advanced search, macros, data models, scheduled searches, alerting).
• Proficiency in EDR, particularly with Crowdstrike (Falcon platform, custom OPA rules, detection tuning, exclusion logic).
• Experience with Client Security, especially Client Defender for Endpoint/Defender for Cloud Apps.
• Prior work experience in the client's industry.

Applicants must be able to work directly for Artech on W2.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in identifying, writing, and tuning detections.
• Ability to read a detection, recognize issues, and rewrite it effectively.
• Experience in consolidating multiple detections into a single, efficient detection.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Identify and write new threat detections.
• Tune existing detections for optimal performance.
• Collaborate with team members to enhance detection strategies.

Company Benefits & Culture

• Competitive hourly rate.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Supportive and innovative work environment.

For immediate consideration, please click APPLY to begin the screening process with Alex.