Colossus Technologies Group · 2 hours ago
Senior Detection Engineer / Security Analyst
Colossus Technologies Group is partnering with a security leader to enhance its cybersecurity function. The role involves hands-on engineering and analysis to improve detection and response capabilities during a cloud migration.
Computer & Network Security
Responsibilities
Act as both an analyst and an engineer, bridging tactical detection work and strategic security improvements
Develop and fine-tune detections using Detection-as-Code principles
Support SIEM and SOAR operations — lead log onboarding, correlation, and optimization
Analyze threat activity and incident data to improve detection capabilities
Identify technology and process gaps, make recommendations, and help drive adoption
Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a complex environment where structure and compliance are key
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in security operations, detection engineering, or similar disciplines
Proven ability to balance engineering work with analytical problem-solving
Hands-on experience with Detection-as-Code, SIEM tuning, SOAR playbooks, and log management
Comfortable operating in a structured, process-driven organization
Technically curious and technology-agnostic — focused on solving problems, not specific toolsets
Security+ certification required
Preferred
Additional security certifications (GCIA, GCIH, etc.) are a plus
Benefits
Annual bonus program
6% 401(k) match after 2 years
22 days of PTO plus 10 paid holidays
Company
Colossus Technologies Group
At Colossus Technologies Group, we provide top-tier cybersecurity and digital trust staffing, IT consulting, and project management solutions, including privacy, security, and GRC SaaS platform solution implementation.