Cyber Security Engineer

Detection Engineer – SIEM

Location: Israel (Hybrid / Remote Flexibility)

Company: High-Growth Cybersecurity Startup

About the Company

Our client is a fast-growing cybersecurity startup redefining how organisations detect, investigate, and respond to advanced threats. Combining cutting-edge detection engineering capabilities, they help customers stay ahead of evolving cyber threats in a rapidly changing landscape. With a strong technical founding team and growing global customer base, they offer a dynamic, collaborative environment where innovation and impact go hand in hand.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Detection Engineer to join as the company enhances their product offering by collaborating with another rapidly growing key player in the MDR space. You'll play a key role in bridging the gap between the two startups, integrating their product the enhance their offering.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in the fast-paced environment of a cyber startup and is passionate about building advanced detection capabilities from the ground up. You will work closely with threat hunters, incident responders, and product engineers to design, implement, and optimise detection logic and threat detection frameworks across multiple environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and tune detection rules and logic across SIEM, EDR, and other security platforms.
• Collaborate with SOC and MDR analysts to enhance detection coverage and improve alert fidelity.
• Analyse threat intelligence and attacker TTPs to build proactive detections against emerging threats.
• Conduct root-cause analysis of incidents and feed learnings back into detection engineering processes.
• Partner with product and engineering teams to influence detection-related product capabilities.
• Continuously assess and improve detection efficiency, reducing false positives and enhancing response times.

About You

• 3+ years of experience in SIEM environments.
• Hands-on experience with SIEM tools (e.g. Splunk, Sentinel, Elastic), EDR platforms, and scripting (Python, PowerShell, etc.).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset, with attention to detail.
• Self-starter comfortable operating in a dynamic, innovative startup culture.

Why Join

• Be part of an ambitious cybersecurity startup tackling real-world threats with cutting-edge technology.
• Work alongside top-tier security professionals and innovators in the MDR/SIEM space.
• Make a tangible impact on product direction and detection strategy.
• Competitive compensation, equity options, and flexible working arrangements.