Detections Engineer

Shift5 is seeking a Detection Engineer to join their Research team. The role involves understanding cyber threat actors, developing intrusion detection methodologies, and working with cross-functional teams to build robust capabilities. The ideal candidate has experience in intrusion detection, software engineering, and embedded systems.

Requirements

• BS or MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent
• Experience in intrusion detection
• Proficiency in software engineering principles using C/C++, Rust, Golang, and Python.
• Experience with DevOps tools (git, github actions, cargo package manager, Linux operating systems, docker/kubernetes, etc.)
• Experience in embedded systems
• Experience analyzing, characterizing and decoding serial data busses
• Experience with developing or testing multi-layered protocol parser logic
• Experience in cyber security concepts or fields
• Experience in test driven development methodologies and practices
• Ability to efficiently multitask and accommodate evolving priorities on demand
• A US Government Security Clearance

Benefits

• Base Salary: $100,000-$175,000
• Bonus program and equity in a fast-growing startup
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families
• Health Savings Account with annual employer contributions
• Employer-paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Uncapped paid time off policy
• Flexible work & remote work policy
• Tax-deferred public transit benefits with Metro SmartBenefits (DC/MD/VA)