Job Title: Detection Engineer / Threat ResearcherLocation: Remote (Candidates based in India only)Employment Type: Permanent, Full-timeEmployer: Dubai-based Cybersecurity CompanySalary: AED 5,000 6,000 per monthAbout the RoleWe are seeking a skilled and motivated Detection Engineer / Threat Researcher to join our cybersecurity team. You will play a critical role in detecting, analyzing, and responding to cyber threats, ensuring our clients' environments remain secure. This role requires a proactive approach to threat hunting, creating detection rules, and contributing to the development of security operations capabilities.Key Responsibilities
Develop, fine-tune, and maintain detection rules and signatures for SIEM, EDR, and IDS/IPS platforms.
Conduct threat hunting activities to proactively identify malicious activity and anomalies.
Perform malware analysis, reverse engineering, and behavioral analysis of threats.
Research and analyze the latest cyber threats, tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
Work closely with SOC analysts to improve detection coverage and reduce false positives.
Maintain detailed threat intelligence repositories and contribute to threat intelligence feeds.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve incident detection and response processes.
Required Skills & Qualifications
3+ years of experience in cybersecurity, threat detection, or threat research.
Proficiency in using SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, Elastic, Sentinel) and EDR platforms (e.g., CrowdStrike, SentinelOne).
Strong understanding of MITRE ATT&CK framework and common attack techniques.
Hands-on experience with detection rule creation (Sigma, YARA, Suricata, etc.).
Knowledge of malware analysis tools (e.g., IDA Pro, Ghidra, Cuckoo Sandbox).
Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, Bash) for automation and custom detections.
Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and the ability to work independently.
Preferred Qualifications
Relevant certifications such as GCFA, GCTI, GREM, OSCP, or SANS Blue Team certifications.
Experience with cloud security monitoring (AWS, Azure, GCP).
Familiarity with Threat Intelligence Platforms (TIPs).
Why Join Us?
Permanent, remote role with a Dubai-based employer.
Work with a cutting-edge cybersecurity team across multiple industries.
Competitive salary range (AED 5,000 6,000 per month).
Opportunities for professional growth and certification sponsorship.
Send your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting your detection engineering or threat research experience to aravinth@ithr360.com with the subject line: Application Detection Engineer / Threat Researcher.
