Detection Engineer

Detection Engineer

Location: Bangalore, India

(Hybrid – in-office several days per week)

Employment Type: Full-time employee

Experience - 2 - 3 years

About Gradient Cyber

Gradient Cyber provides SOC-as-a-Service solutions to small and medium-sized businesses across the United States. Our platform leverages modern security tooling and analytics to deliver enterprise-grade threat detection and response at scale.

We are expanding our Bangalore engineering team with highly motivated, independent contributors who take pride in building reliable, high-quality security capabilities.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Detection Engineer to design, develop, and maintain cybersecurity detection logic across Gradient Cyber's security platform. This role focuses on building high-fidelity detections that identify real threats while minimizing noise.

This is a back-office role with no direct customer interaction, but it plays a critical role in protecting customers through accurate and reliable detection coverage.

Standard business hours, flexibility based on role and customer needs

Responsibilities

• Design and develop security detections across multiple data sources
• Python
• Tune and optimize detection logic to reduce false positives and improve fidelity
• Map detections to MITRE ATT&CK and other threat frameworks
• Validate detections using real-world attack scenarios and test data
• Collaborate with data, automation, and SOC engineering teams
• Maintain documentation for detection logic and coverage
• Continuously improve detection quality and effectiveness

Required Qualifications

• Experience in detection engineering, security analytics, or similar roles
• Strong understanding of attacker techniques and security telemetry
• Experience writing detection logic using queries, rules, or analytics
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SIEM, EDR, or cloud security data
• Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK
• Experience in MSSP or SOC environments

Growth Opportunities

High performers can grow into senior detection engineering, threat research, or security architecture roles within Gradient Cyber.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Gradient Cyber is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristic.