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Bogaard Group International

austin, san diego, new orleans, washington, dcaustintexasusa

Detection Engineer

full-timeOn-site
Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing defense autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations for the Department of Defense (DoD) through autonomous and intelligent platforms.

Job Overview
Saronic Security is seeking a Detection Engineer on our Security Platform Engineering (SPE) team. You’ll design and develop high-fidelity detection content, automation playbooks, and data pipelines that empower our SOC to detect and respond to threats rapidly.

Responsibilities

  • Drive detection-engineering efforts by designing, testing, and tuning use cases, analytic queries, and signatures to uncover malicious behavior across all telemetry sources
  • Design and maintain detection rules and analytic queries across endpoint, cloud, network, and DLP telemetry
  • Build and operate pipelines to ingest, normalize, enrich, and manage security telemetry at scale
  • Develop and manage automated response playbooks in our SOAR platform to accelerate containment
  • Embed SOC feedback and threat intelligence into detection logic and security controls
  • Collaborate with SOC analysts, threat intelligence, and GRC teams to identify gaps and drive enhancements
  • Participate in incident reviews, capture lessons learned, and continuously refine detection and response processes

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience in detection engineering, security automation, or a similar role
  • Hands-on experience coding in Python, PowerShell, Go, or Rust
  • Experience with SIEM and SOAR platforms, and familiarity with endpoint, cloud, network, and DLP telemetry sources
  • Strong understanding of data engineering concepts (ETL pipelines, data modeling, indexing)
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to author clear technical documentation and runbooks

Benefits

  • Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services
  • Saronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents
  • Dental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care
  • Saronic pays 99% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents
  • Time Off: Generous PTO and Holidays
  • Parental Leave: Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents
  • Competitive Salary: Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses
  • Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan
  • Stock Options: Equity options to give employees a stake in the company’s success
  • Life and Disability Insurance: Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage
  • Additional Perks: Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office 

Physical Demands

  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.  
  • Occasional standing and walking within the office.  
  • Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment.  
  • Visual acuity to read screens, documents, and reports.  
  • Occasional reaching, bending, or stooping to access file drawers, cabinets, or office supplies.  
  • Lifting and carrying items up to 20 pounds occasionally (e.g., office supplies, packages).