Detection Engineer

Saronic•San Diego, TX

13h

About The Position

Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing defense autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations for the Department of Defense (DoD) through autonomous and intelligent platforms. Job Overview Saronic Security is seeking a Detection Engineer on our Security Platform Engineering (SPE) team. You’ll design and develop high-fidelity detection content, automation playbooks, and data pipelines that empower our SOC to detect and respond to threats rapidly.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
3+ years of hands-on experience in detection engineering, security automation, or a similar role
Hands-on experience coding in Python, PowerShell, Go, or Rust
Experience with SIEM and SOAR platforms, and familiarity with endpoint, cloud, network, and DLP telemetry sources
Strong understanding of data engineering concepts (ETL pipelines, data modeling, indexing)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to author clear technical documentation and runbooks

Responsibilities

Drive detection-engineering efforts by designing, testing, and tuning use cases, analytic queries, and signatures to uncover malicious behavior across all telemetry sources
Design and maintain detection rules and analytic queries across endpoint, cloud, network, and DLP telemetry
Build and operate pipelines to ingest, normalize, enrich, and manage security telemetry at scale
Develop and manage automated response playbooks in our SOAR platform to accelerate containment
Embed SOC feedback and threat intelligence into detection logic and security controls
Collaborate with SOC analysts, threat intelligence, and GRC teams to identify gaps and drive enhancements
Participate in incident reviews, capture lessons learned, and continuously refine detection and response processes

Benefits

Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services Saronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents
Dental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care Saronic pays 99% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents
Time Off: Generous PTO and Holidays
Parental Leave: Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents
Competitive Salary: Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses
Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan
Stock Options: Equity options to give employees a stake in the company’s success
Life and Disability Insurance: Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage
Additional Perks: Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office
Pet Insurance: Discounted pet insurance options including 24/7 Telehealth helpline