WithSecure™ protects businesses all over the world from modern threats. We do this through a Co-security approach born from first-hand knowledge that no one can solve every cyber security problem alone. Every single day, our diverse, growing team fights against online extortion, threats to national infrastructure, the unlawful spread of sensitive information, and everything in-between. The best part about working for WithSecure is our people! We are a community of dedicated and passionate professionals that take workplace happiness seriously. If you’re looking for something that’s more than just a job – we’d love to hear from you.

WithSecure is looking for a passionate detection engineer to lead the transformation and further operationalization of our core detection technologies. We have an exciting road ahead overhauling our technology to be more reliable, accurate and maintainable. This role would operate in the boundary between roadmap and operations and would serve as the subject matter expert for the overall approach detection technology, and our strategy to build resiliency, maintainability and accuracy to our cloud and endpoint detection and response offering. This role requires a commitment to become intimately acquainted with our existing systems, and a high degree of independence.

Key Responsibilities

One of the key differentiators at WithSecure for Threat Detection is our focus on machine-assisted detection and triage. We firmly believe in using the right tool for the job and have a highly multidisciplinary approach. You will work closely with world-class endpoint security specialists, artificial intelligence experts and engineers to tackle the specifics of detection scenarios.

What are we looking for?

• Maintain a documented understanding of our overall system architecture and design choices.
• Serve as a maintainer to our proprietary detection engine.
• Lead the effort in continuous improvement, working within the company operating model.

Bonus points

• Strong understanding of security monitoring operations and technology (SOC, SIEM, Inference Engines, etc.).
• Strong software development skills (strongly typed multi-purpose languages e.g. Java, C++).
• Strong English written and verbal skills. Inclination to produce quality documentation.
• Inclination to develop a strong understand of complex systems from scratch.
• Background in systems architecture is a strong plus.

What will you get from us

Reporting directly to the Head of Threat Detection, you will be joining an active team with an expanding remit, so you will be able to help shape the future direction of the team as well as to grow with it and benefit from the opportunities that presents. As a team we collaborate with almost every part of the wider WithSecure business, so there is an opportunity to meet and learn from a wide range of experienced security professionals.