Detection Engineer (Cloud)

BreakPoint Labs is seeking a Detection Engineer to be responsible for the design, development, and implementation of advanced detection capabilities within a Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSSP) environment. The candidate will focus on creating and managing IDS/IPS signatures, log correlation rules, and other detection tools based on indicator lifecycle analysis. The Detection Engineer collaborates with Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) Watch Analysts and other teams to ensure timely and effective threat detection, adhering to CJCSM 6510.01B reporting requirements and supporting the CSSP’s mission to protect data across a wide spectrum of sources and
locations.

Responsibilities include:

• Acting as the primary SME for cloud log sources, designing efficient detections across multi-cloud environments (Gov. Cloud, AWS, Azure, GCP, etc).
• Designing and implementing detection logic (KQL, EQL, and/or SPL) tailored to cloud-native threats and cloud infrastructure (e.g., containers like Kubernetes, Docker, etc.).
• Analyzing threat intelligence to create and refine detection mechanisms tailored to the customer’s environment.
• Validating and testing detection rules to ensure accuracy, minimize false positive and benign positive matches, and enhance threat identification capabilities.
• Collaboration with DCO Watch Analysts to integrate detection mechanisms into monitoring and incident response workflows.
• Maintaining and updating detection tools and signatures in response to evolving threats, ensuring compliance with CJCSM 6510.01B and other applicable directives.
• Compiling and maintaining standard operating procedure (SOP) documentation for detection creation and implementation processes.
• Performing log analysis of Splunk and Elastic to support detection development and validation.
• Coordinating with reporting agencies and subscriber sites to align detection strategies with operational needs and threat intelligence.
• Participation in program reviews, product evaluations, and onsite certification evaluations to assess detection tool efficacy.
• Overtime may be required to support detection implementation or incident response actions (Surge).
• Up to 10% travel may be required

Required Experience:

• 5+ years of experience working in a CSSP, SOC, or similar environment.
• 2+ years of experience with signature development, detection logic creation, and optimization on multiple platforms.
• Technical expertise in major cloud provider security models, services, and logs (Gov. Cloud, AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.).
• Experience working with and developing signatures for Splunk and Elastic.
• Experience with threat intelligence platforms and indicator management.
• Proficient knowledge of detection creation and implementation processes.
• Expertise in IDS/IPS solutions, including signature development and optimization.
• Strong understanding of the indicator lifecycle, including initial discovery, development, operational maturity, and long-term sustainment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to solve complex problems independently.
• Preferred certifications: AWS Certified Security, Azure Security Engineer Associate, GCP Professional Cloud Security Engineer, or equivalent SANS GIAC certifications.

Certifications Required: DoD 8570 IAT Level II and DoD 8140 CSSP-specific certification.

Security Clearance Required: DoD Secret.

Education Required: Bachelor’s Degree in the Area(s) of relevant discipline and 5 year's experience. OR, at least 8 years of experience working in a CSSP, SOC, or similar environment.