Senior Threat Detection Engineer - Madinah

As a Threat Detection Engineer at COGNNA, you’ll design high-impact detection strategies, build powerful automation, and elevate SOC operations to a world-class standard. You’ll also mentor rising cyber talent and collaborate with teams across threat intel, incident response, and platform engineering.
🔐 Advanced Threat Detection Engineering
Build high-fidelity correlation rules and behavioral detections within the COGNNA security platforms.
Translate adversary TTPs (MITRE ATT&CK), threat intel, and vulnerability data into actionable logic.
Identify detection gaps and introduce new data sources to cover evolving threat landscapes.
Automate detection testing and maintain detection quality over time.
⚙️ Platform Engineering & Optimization
Lead architecture and optimization of XDR, SIEM, and SOC tech stacks for scale and resilience.
Streamline log ingestion pipelines — from parsing to normalization and enrichment.
Build scripts and automations (Python, PowerShell) to enhance SOC efficiency.
Integrate tools across the SOC stack to enable seamless workflows and response.
🕵️‍♂️ Threat Hunting & Incident Response
Collaborate with intel and IR teams to enrich detection use cases and support threat hunts.
Provide Tier-3+ support for incident investigations and post-mortem analysis.
👥 Mentorship & SOC Maturity
Improve SOC playbooks, SOPs, and detection engineering workflows.
Stay updated on global and regional threats — and evolve detection accordingly.
Ensure compliance alignment (e.g., NCA ECC, SAMA CSF).
🎓 Education
Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field.
💼 Experience
Minimum 3 years of experience with hands-on expertise in developing and maintaining complex detection use cases.
Strong understanding of attacker behavior, IR fundamentals, and digital forensics.
🔧 Technical Skills (You’re a Power User!)
SIEM: Expert in SIEM queries (SPL, KQL, Lucene), rule tuning, UEBA, and scaling.
EDR: Deep knowledge of EDR tools and endpoint detection tactics.
Network Security: Pro at packet analysis (Wireshark), IDS/IPS, and NetFlow.
Scripting: Advanced skills in Python and/or PowerShell for automation and integration.
OS Internals: Mastery of Windows/Linux/macOS logging, artifacts, and forensic value.
Threat Intelligence: Skilled in turning threat intel into real-time detection logic.
Cloud Security: Strong command of monitoring IaaS/PaaS/SaaS environments.
🏅 Certifications (Highly Preferred)
🎓 SANS GIAC (GDAT, GMON, GCIA, GCTI, GCIH)
🐉 Offsec (OSDA)
🏫 INE (eCTHP, eCIR)
🧩 (ISC)² CISSP, CSSLP
🤝 Soft Skills
Exceptional analytical thinking and creative problem-solving.
Excellent communication (English & Arabic), including technical reporting.
Strong mentorship abilities and a collaborative spirit.
Self-motivated, focused, and passionate about cyber defense.
Capable of juggling priorities under high-pressure situations.
🚀 Impact that Matters – Build products that shape the future of cybersecurity and protect organizations globally.
🏢 On-Site Collaboration – Be at the heart of innovation in our Almadina office, working side by side with passionate experts.
💡 Continuous Growth – Access to certifications, trainings, and opportunities to sharpen your expertise.
📈 Ownership Mindset – Benefit from our ESOP program and grow with COGNNA’s success.
🤝 Culture of Trust – We empower talent, encourage ownership, and celebrate real outcomes.

Apply directly at COGNNA