Lead Threat Detection Engineer

Summary

Join AppOmni's team as a Lead Threat Detection Engineer and play a key role in enhancing our detection capabilities. You will conduct in-depth threat research, develop and deploy detection rules, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and support threat hunting initiatives. This role requires experience in security engineering or threat detection, excellent communication skills, and familiarity with SaaS-specific threat models. The position offers significant growth potential and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. AppOmni provides a flexible, remote-first work environment and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• Experience in security engineering or threat detection, with a strong track record of impactful contributions
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with Product, Engineering, Field, and other cross-functional teams
• Familiarity with SaaS-specific threat models and cloud-native security practices
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex threat data into actionable detection strategies
• Experience developing and refining detection rules, use cases, and integrating intelligence into detection and response activities

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth threat research to enhance detection capabilities by identifying and adapting to emerging threat vectors
• Develop, refine, and deploy detection rules and use cases, integrating intelligence-driven insights to maximize detection efficacy
• Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and Field teams to ensure detection strategies align with customer needs and product objectives
• Work with cross-functional teams to support threat hunting initiatives focused on adversary behaviors, Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs)
• Design and integrate new tools, automation, and processes to improve detection and investigation capabilities
• Support the onboarding of new SaaS service threat models, developing detection strategies to address new and emerging threats

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership experience, including mentoring and guiding teams in security best practices and detection strategies
• Expertise in developing and implementing automation solutions to enhance threat detection and incident response workflows
• Experience in containerized environments, cloud-native security solutions, and modern deployment practices (e.g., Kubernetes)
• Prior experience leading cross-team detection enhancements and integrating various security tools
• Strong technical acumen in rule creation, threat hunting, and optimization of security platforms, tailored to emerging threats

Benefits

• Remote work
• New hire home office / computer equipment stipend
• Generous paid time off
• Paid company holidays
• Paid floating holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Paid sick time and paid family leave for applicable states
• Health insurance - medical, dental, and vision with HSA option
• LifeWorks Member Assistance Plan
• Company-provided life insurance
• AD&D
• STD/LTD and additional supplemental life insurance options
• 401(k) and Roth retirement saving accounts
• A monthly wellness benefit reimbursement
• Stock Options
• Base Salary: The annual base salary compensation range in the U.S. for this role is: $161,826 - $218,942