CLEAR · 19 hours ago
Threat Detections Engineer II
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$130K/yr - $150K/yr
3+ years expCLEAR is a company focused on creating frictionless experiences through their identity platform. They are seeking a Threat Detection Engineer II to enhance their cyber defense capabilities by designing and refining detection logic to secure their systems.
BiometricsFacial RecognitionIdentity ManagementSecurity
Responsibilities
Design, implement, and tune custom detections that identify malicious or anomalous activity across a wide range of data sources
Translate threat intelligence, incident learnings, and emerging trends into high-impact detection logic
Partner closely with Threat Intelligence, Incident Response, Automation, and other security teams to operationalize new detections, refine response strategies, and improve overall signal fidelity
Continuously assess detection performance by analyzing false positives, coverage gaps, and visibility across critical assets
Support and expand automation efforts across the detection lifecycle—including development, validation, deployment, and routine maintenance
Document detection logic, workflows, and data sources clearly and consistently to support repeatability and scale
Map detection coverage to frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK and contribute to reducing measurable gaps over time
Qualification
Required
Building, tuning, and validating detections in SIEM or cloud-native environments, with a strong understanding of networking, identity, endpoint telemetry, and modern attack techniques
Spotting patterns across network, endpoint, identity, and cloud data—and using them to uncover meaningful signals in noisy environments
Writing clear, scalable detection logic using rule languages, scripting, automation frameworks, and Detection-as-Code practices (e.g., GitHub workflows)
Collaborating across security functions and communicating effectively to align detection outcomes with broader defense and business objectives
Staying curious, adaptable, and detail-oriented in a fast-moving threat landscape—constantly testing small improvements in tooling, process, and automation to drive program maturity
Bringing hands-on experience with tools such as Google Chronicle, YARA/YARA-L, BigQuery, SOAR platforms, and scripting languages like Python
Drawing on 3–5 years of experience in security operations or detection engineering; familiarity with frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK and Sigma
Preferred
Leveraging relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, Sec+) when helpful, though not required
Benefits
Comprehensive healthcare plans
Family building benefits (fertility and adoption/surrogacy support)
Flexible time off
Free OneMedical memberships for you and your dependents
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Company
CLEAR
CLEAR is an identity company that uses biometrics to build a connected world that’s smarter and more secure. It is a sub-organization of Alclear LLC.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$135MKey Investors
United AirlinesT. Rowe PriceDelta Air Lines
2021-06-30IPO
2021-02-08Private Equity· $100M
2019-07-29Corporate Round
Leadership Team
Caryn Seidman-Becker
Chairman & CEO
Recent News
2025-12-30
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