Senior Detection Engineer

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Position Overview

Autodesk is seeking an experienced Detection Engineer & Threat Hunter to help mature and support our structured hunting and detection engineering initiatives. You will execute threat hunting and detection engineering engagements within and outside of the Trust team, analyze artifacts collected from security events, and engage with our Incident Response and FedRAMP teams. You will be collaborating closely with existing Detection Engineers & Threat Hunters, Cyber Threat Intelligence Analysts, Security Logging/SOAR/SIEM Engineers, and FedRAMP Security Analysts/Engineers to support efforts proactively reducing Autodesk's enterprise and product platform attack surfaces.

This position offers flexibility, allowing for remote work anywhere in the United States, or hybrid if located near an Autodesk site.

Responsibilities 

• Perform tailored driven threat hunts, analysis, and detection engineering in support of priority intelligence requirements to identify advanced threats

• Build, test, and deploy detections, automations, and alerts using modern software engineering practices (e.g. automated testing/validation and Detections-as-Code)

• Research, document, and develop threat detections based on behavioral attributes of actors, malware operators, and general threats to Autodesk interests

• Prescribe expert recommendations on ways to improve detection, response, and enterprise defense capabilities

• Drive a transparent and respectful team culture centered on collaboration, listening, and recognition of team members at all levels

• Support our purple team and attack simulation engagements across Security and Product teams

• Adopt, adapt, and document workflows that are unique to supporting and defending Autodesk's FedRAMP environment

Minimum Qualifications 

• Deep and practical knowledge implementing structured hunting operations centered on adversary lifecycle analysis

• Strong proficiency in logging, threat data engineering and analysis

• Hands on experience analyzing diverse tooling and log/data sources, such as AWS, Azure, GCP, AD, DNS, proxy, firewall, EDR, webserver, and/or SaaS applications

• Ability to present and explain threats and technology to varied audiences

• 5+ years of experience working in a threat hunting, threat intelligence, incident response, security engineering (e.g. SIEM or SOAR), or detection engineering role

• In order to comply with U.S. Export Controls requirements, this role must be filled by a U.S. Person (as defined under the International Traffic In Arms (“ITAR”) (22 CFR part 120.15) including: 1) a U.S. citizen (whether born or naturalized); 2) a lawful permanent resident of the United States (e.g., “green card” holders); or 3) a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3) (e.g., foreign persons such as refugees and asylees who are protected persons and considered U.S. persons for export control purposes)

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience working in or supporting US Government customer networks

• 3+ years working in detection engineering and/or threat hunting focused on implementing, sustaining, and enhancing structured hunt operations

• Certifications (any security certification similar but not exclusive to the following): GCIA, GCIH, GREM, GCTI, GCTD, GCDA, GSEC, GCED, GDAT

• Education: BA/BS in computer science, information security, or a related field, or equivalent experience

About Autodesk

Welcome to Autodesk! Amazing things are created every day with our software – from the greenest buildings and cleanest cars to the smartest factories and biggest hit movies. We help innovators turn their ideas into reality, transforming not only how things are made, but what can be made.

 

We take great pride in our culture here at Autodesk – our Culture Code is at the core of everything we do. Our values and ways of working help our people thrive and realize their potential, which leads to even better outcomes for our customers.

 

When you’re an Autodesker, you can be your whole, authentic self and do meaningful work that helps build a better future for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us!

Benefits

From health and financial benefits to time away and everyday wellness, we give Autodeskers the best, so they can do their best work. Learn more about our benefits in the U.S. by visiting https://benefits.autodesk.com/

Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. For U.S.-based roles, we expect a starting base salary between $107,800 and $185,900. Offers are based on the candidate’s experience and geographic location, and may exceed this range. In addition to base salaries, we also have a significant emphasis on annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At Autodesk, we're building a diverse workplace and an inclusive culture to give more people the chance to imagine, design, and make a better world. Autodesk is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic. We also consider for employment all qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

Diversity & Belonging

We take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging and an equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. Learn more here: https://www.autodesk.com/company/diversity-and-belonging

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