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Senior Detection Engineer
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What they do
A Cyber Security Engineer designs systems that protect the security of large databases, including databases with customer information and patient files. Examines client computer systems, identifies weak points in security, develops and implements new systems, monitors and responds to security issues.
$114,038 / year median in Texas
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Senior Detection Engineer Verizon $101,000.00
- $194,000.00. life insurance, parental leave, paid holidays, long term disability, tuition assistance, 401(k), remote work United States, Texas, Southlake Aug 08, 2026 When you join Verizon You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely
- even if they're daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. We do what we love
- driving innovation, creativity, and impact in the world. Our V Team is a community of people who anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together
- lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up, everywhere & always.
Key Responsibilities Detection Engineering:
Design, build, and optimize advanced security detections within the Splunk platform. You will move beyond basic alerts to create high-fidelity, risk-based alerting (RBA) models that identify complex attack patterns.EDR Strategy & Management:
Serve as the global SME for our CrowdStrike environment. This includes managing large-scale deployments, tuning prevention policies, and performing deep-dive forensic analysis on endpoint telemetry.Linux Security Mastery:
You will work primarily on linux-based systems developing detections and investigating EDR-based alerts and detections.Data Engineering:
Analyze, normalize and utilize data to identify certain security patterns and properties.Scripting and Coding:
Build small programs and scripts to solve problems and automate tasks to allow the team to move faster and be more efficient. Where you'll be working... In this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes work from home and assigned office days in one of the offices listed for this position, or any other Verizon office. What we're looking for... You'll need to have: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field or four or more years of work experience. Four or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through one or a combination of work and/or military experience, or specialized training. Extensive background in overseeing EDR/XDR detections on a large scale. Experience managing Linux systems, including deep knowledge of the boot process, PAM, and persistence mechanisms.Network Intelligence:
Advanced knowledge of networking protocols (BGP, TLS/SSL, DNS). Expert knowledge in developing scripts and writing programs (e.g. Python) to automate tasks and solve problems.Data Engineering:
Advanced knowledge of database systems, the relational database model and hands-on expertise working with data. Extensive experience in a dedicated security engineering or incident response role, with a track record of defending enterprise-scale environments. Even better if you have one or more of the following:Splunk Proficiency:
Expert-level knowledge of Splunk SPL. You should be capable of building custom macros, data models, and automated lookups to streamline investigations.Attack & Mitigation Knowledge:
You don't just know what a "Golden Ticket" or "Living off the Land" attack is; you know exactly what telemetry is required to block or detect it.Preferred Tools:
Hands-on experience with CrowdStrike Falcon (including RTR and Fusion) and Splunk ES is highly preferred. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail with a proven track record of managing and delivering results. Leadership experience as a subject matter expert with effective written, interpersonal, and verbal communication skills. Where you'll be workingIn this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes working from home and a minimum of three days per week in the office, which will be set by your manager. Employees are responsible for maintaining compliance with hybrid work policies. Scheduled Weekly Hours40 Equal Employment Opportunity Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristics. Benefits and Compensation Our benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career, and in areas of your life outside of Verizon. From health and wellness benefit options including: medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, AD&D insurance, identity theft protection, pet insurance and group home & auto insurance. We also offer a matched 401(k) savings plan, up to 8 company paid holidays per year and up to 6 personal days per year, paid parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition assistance, plus other incentives, we've got you covered with our award-winning total rewards package. Depending on the role, employees have the opportunity to receive compensation in the form of premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, allowances, etc. ly hired employees receive up to 15 days of vacation per year, which grows with additional service. For part-timers, your coverage will vary as you may be eligible for some of these benefits depending on your individual circumstances. The salary will vary depending on your location and confirmed job-related skills and experience. This is an incentive based position with the potential to earn more. For part-time roles, your compensation will be adjusted to reflect your hours. The annual salary range for the location(s) listed on this job requisition based on a full-time schedule is: $101,000.00- $194,000.