Detection Engineer

Datavant

. Design, develop, and maintain detection logic across endpoint, network, and cloud environments .

Posted 5/15/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $124,000 - $155,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
Datavant is committed to a work environment free from job discrimination.
Datavant is committed to building a diverse team of Datavanters.

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Hard Skills & Tools

detection logicdata exfiltration detectioninsider risk detectionlog analysistelemetry analysisdetection automationWindows event logsSIEM platformsendpoint security toolsDLP workflows

Soft Skills

analytical skillscritical thinkingattention to detailinvestigative skillscommunication skillsinterpersonal skillscollaborationself-drivencontinuous improvement mindset