Detection Engineer - Hybrid, Security Automation

Electronic Arts; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gaming company in Guildford is seeking a Security Detections Engineer to enhance detection and response capabilities. This role is responsible for the entire detection lifecycle, working closely with Security Operations to generate meaningful alerts. Candidates should have experience in security detection engineering, proficiency in Python, and a strong understanding of attacker strategies. The company offers a hybrid work model, emphasizing a supportive and adaptive work environment.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage

Mental well-being support

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in security detection engineering in an enterprise environment.
• Proficiency in automation development with Python and API integration.
• Strong grasp of attacker tradecraft and compromise chains.

Responsibilities

• Design and improve detection and response capabilities across EA's environment.
• Work closely with Security Operations to produce meaningful alerts.
• Implement AI-assisted detection using ML/LLM techniques.

Skills

Security detection engineering experience

Automation development (Python preferred)

Building/consuming APIs

Design validation approaches

Strong communication skills

Job description

A leading gaming company in Guildford is seeking a Security Detections Engineer to enhance detection and response capabilities. This role is responsible for the entire detection lifecycle, working closely with Security Operations to generate meaningful alerts. Candidates should have experience in security detection engineering, proficiency in Python, and a strong understanding of attacker strategies. The company offers a hybrid work model, emphasizing a supportive and adaptive work environment.