Detection Engineer

Job Listing ID:

4493364

Job Title:

Detection Engineer Application Deadline:

Open Until Filled

Job Location:

Salem

Date Posted:

05/16/2026

Hours Worked Per Week:

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Either Full or Part Time, more than 6 months You may contact this employer directly. (Obtain the contact information to print or add to your jobs.)

Job Summary:

Datavant is the data collaboration platform trusted for healthcare. Guided by our mission to make the world's health data secure, accessible and actionable, we provide critical data solutions for organizations across the healthcare ecosystem - including providers, health plans, researchers, and life sciences companies. From fulfilling a single patient's request for their medical records to powering the AI revolution in healthcare, Datavanters are building the future of how data is connected and used to improve health. By joining Datavant today, you're stepping onto a driven and highly collaborative team that is passionate about creating transformative change in healthcare. What We're Looking For We are seeking a highly skilled Detection Engineer to join our Detection Engineering team. This role is responsible for designing, building, and continuously improving detection capabilities across our security stack. You will play a critical role in identifying threats, reducing risk, and enabling rapid response through high-fidelity detections and strong collaboration with Security Operations and Incident Response teams. What You Will Do Design, develop, and maintain detection logic across endpoint, network, and cloud environments Create and tune detections using tools such as CrowdStrike, Zscaler, SIEM platforms, and DLP solutions Leverage Cyberhaven to build and enhance data exfiltration and insider risk detections Analyze logs and telemetry to identify attack patterns, anomalies, and emerging threats Continuously improve detection quality by reducing false positives and increasing signal fidelity Partner with Incident Response and Security Operations to investigate alerts and refine detection strategies Develop and document detection use cases, playbooks, and workflows Stay current with adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) and translate them into actionable detections Contribute to detection automation and engineering initiatives to improve scalability and efficiency What You Need to Succeed Strong experience with Data Loss Prevention (DLP) tools and workflows like CyberHaven and Microsoft Purview Experience with CrowdStrike and Zscaler (or comparable EDR and network security platforms) Deep understanding of Windows event logs and other investigation-relevant artifacts Experience working with SIEM platforms, log management systems, and endpoint security tools Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with exceptional attention to detail Ability to investigate complex security events and translate findings into detection improvements Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex security concepts Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across security, IT, and engineering teams Self-driven with a continuous improvement mindset What Helps You Stand Out Experience building detections mapped to frameworks such as

MITRE ATT& CK

Familiarity with scripting or query languages (e.g., Python, KQL, SPL, SQL) Experience with insider threat or data exfiltration detection strategies Background in threat hunting or incident response We are committed to building a diverse team of Datavanters who are all responsible for stewarding a high-performance culture in which all Datavanters belong and thrive. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consid...

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