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Security Detection Engineer

Remote in Columbia, SC, US • Posted 4 hours ago • Updated 24 minutes ago

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Stellar Professionals LLC

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Skills

scripting
Automation
Powershell
SIEM
Python
SIgma
BASH
cybersecurity
YARA
XSIAM

Summary

We are seeking a skilled Detection Engineer to support enterprise-wide security detection and response across multiple organization-facing environments. This role focuses on creating, tuning, and maintaining detection rules to protect infrastructure at scale.

Location: Columbia, SC (Nationwide candidates welcome)
Work Arrangement: Fully Remote (Preference given to candidates willing/able to go on-site as needed)
Interview Process: 1 Round Virtual/Online (Potential 2nd round on-site if needed)

Key Skills & Focus Areas

Candidates must possess strong expertise in the following areas to be successful in this position:

Primary Technical Requirements:

Detection Languages: Strong understanding of Sigma, YARA, and industry standards.
Automation & Scripting: 5+ years of experience with Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
Security Frameworks: Deep familiarity with the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
Environment Experience: 5+ years supporting large-scale IT environments or enterprise system deployments.

Highly Preferred Skills (Big Pluses):

SIEM/XSIAM: Hands-on experience with the Palo Alto Cortex XSIAM platform.
System Internals: Deep understanding of Windows and Linux artifacts.
Operations: Proven track record with detection tuning, gap analysis, and SOAR integrations.
Environment Type: Experience working in a multi-tenancy or multi-agency infrastructure.
Soft Skills: Excellent agency-facing communication and customer service skills.

Education & Certifications

Bachelor's degree in IT/InfoSec (or 8 years of relevant work experience in lieu of a degree).
Preferred Certifications: CISSP, CISM, CISA, CEH, OSCP, GPEN, or vendor-specific Detection Engineering certifications.

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 91138038
Position Id: 2026-11607/222976
Posted 4 hours ago

Company Info

About Stellar Professionals LLC

Stellar Professionals LLC stands out in the industry, offering a distinctive fusion of over 15 years of seasoned Staffing professionals and a vibrant community of over 150,000 LinkedIn followers. Our AGILE Staffing services are tailored to assist businesses in finding the ideal talent for their projects. In contrast, our Client Acquisition Services are focused on securing more public/private sector projects. Our disruptive approach to staffing and business consulting, encapsulated in our motto 'Agility and Excellence,' truly sets us apart. Contact us today to explore how we can transform your business. Stellar Professionals has a proven track record of success, offering comprehensive capabilities and profound industry knowledge to help you tackle your organization's most intricate issues.

Since our establishment, we have consistently broadened our client base, with a burgeoning roster of returning and new clients each year. This steady expansion is a testament to the value and caliber of our services, instilling unwavering confidence in our potential clients. Many remarkable people want to do something significant but different. With over 15 years of experience in the Talent Acquisition and Staffing industry, we found that Staffing agencies spend a lot of money on Business Development and recruitment activities with low ROI. Therefore, we at Stellar Professionals LLC develop an innovative, cost-effective solution to help you build great Business partnerships and increase revenue.

Stellar Professionals LLC is currently accepting resumes for a variety of positions. Please review the database of positions that we are seeking to fill and contact us for additional information about any specific opportunity.

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