Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a talented Detection Engineer to join our Security Incident Response Team (SIRT) and help us protect our organization from cyber threats. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of security detection techniques and be able to design, implement, and maintain detection controls that detect and respond to security incidents. As a member of our SIRT, you will work closely with other engineers to identify and mitigate threats, shape detection strategy, and provide guidance on the design and implementation of security controls.

What you'll bring

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field

• At least 5 years of experience in a cybersecurity role, with a focus on security detection and incident response

• Proficiency with security tools and technologies, such as SIEM, EDR, IDS, IPS, network traffic analysis, endpoint security controls, SOAR, and/or cloud security.

• Solid understanding of cyber threats, attack vectors, and security incident response methodologies

• Highly proficient in scripting (e.g., Python, Go, Bash) or coding to support security tooling, automate workflows, and integrate third-party APIs with internal systems.

• Experience analyzing and interpreting large datasets and logs to identify security risks and events

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as attention to detail

• Good communication skills to convey technical findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences

• Security certifications such as GIAC, CEH, or similar are a plus

If you have a passion for cybersecurity and a proven track record in security detection and incident response, we invite you to apply for this role. Join our SIRT team and help us protect our organization and customers from cyber threats.

How you will lead

• Develop and maintain detection controls to monitor and detect security events that threaten the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our organization's data and systems

• Analyze telemetry data from diverse sources to detect known and unknown security incidents using various security tools, such as SIEM, EDR, and network traffic analysis

• Engage with threat hunting, event analysis and incident response squads to identify threats and vulnerabilities seen internally

• Proactively research, identify, and understand the latest security threats and emerging trends, including their potential impact on our organization

• Collaborate with other engineers to design, implement, and maintain security controls based on security standards, best practices, policies, and regulatory requirements

• Provide guidance to enhance the creation, documentation, implementation, and adherence of security policies and procedures

• Participate in security incident response activities and help develop mitigation and remediation strategies

• Communicate security results and findings to technical audiences and management stakeholders through detailed analysis, briefings, and reports

Intuit provides a competitive compensation package with a strong pay for performance rewards approach. The expected base pay range for this position is:

Bay Area California $206,000 - $278,500

San Diego Area California $187,000 - $252,500

This position will be eligible for a cash bonus, equity rewards and benefits, in accordance with our applicable plans and programs (see more about our compensation and benefits at Intuit®: Careers | Benefits ( ).

Pay offered is based on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and work location. To drive ongoing pay equity for employees, Intuit conducts regular comparisons across categories of ethnicity and gender.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability. Intuit will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with requirements of local law.

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