🎁 Before you apply, rehearse this interview. Create your free WorkMundi account and get an Interview Training on HelpsYouSpeak — no cost, no card. I want my training →
Threat Detection Engineer Threat Detection Engineer Do you have a passion for hunting malicious activities in the background of business as usual and figuring out how to detect and respond to new threats Millennium SOC is going through a transformation, we are looking for an experienced Threat Detection Engineer to drive our best-in-class posture. This is highly technical role, and a successful candidate would have demonstrable knowledge and experience in a range of technologies both business and security in a fast pace innovative organisation. Principal Responsibilities - Threat Hunting The ability to leverage multiple data sources to identify modern evolving threats and develop new detection and response approaches. - Detection Engineering Creation and operation of high-fidelity detections mechanisms that drive efficient, effective and repeatable response. - Playbook Creation Own, operate and automate detection and response workflows, that enable the team to focus on strategic objectives. - Lead Information Security response activities for the firm. - Team Player Ability to work across business and technology teams to deliver positive outcomes across the firm. - Technical Prowess Comfortable explaining complex technology and information security related concepts to a wide range of stakeholders. - Security Ambassador - Enforce security policies and procedures by administering and monitoring appropriate systems, events and answering stakeholder queries. - Threat Intel - Actively monitor current and emerging security and privacy related technologies, trends, issues, and solutions and assess their applicability to Millennium key business initiatives and business strategies. - Operational Excellence Ensure Millennium Information Security capabilities remain fit for purpose and evolve to meet the changing threat landscape. Qualifications/Skills Required - Bachelor or masters degree in computer science or cyber security with strong IT background or equivalent demonstrable experience. - 3 years experience working in a security engineering role, financial industry experience preferred. - Experience in creating detections in up-to-date query languages (KQL, SQL, SPL). - Possesses security certifications (Security+, OSCP, CISSP, CEH, GCIA, GCIH). - Experience with modern security tooling across security domains; network, endpoint, data, identity and cloud. - Experience in standard enterprise technology stack, Active Directory, Entra, Group Policy, Intune, DNS, TCP/IP, PKI, Microsoft 365, Windows, Linux, MacOS, etc. - Ability to handle sensitive and/or confidential materials with appropriate discretion. - Required scripting, development and automation skills using PowerShell or Python and proficient development tools. - Experience in OSINT, Threat hunting and analysing malicious emails. - Able to prioritize in a fast moving, high pressure, constantly changing environment. .
Here's how to pick the right one and stand out in your application.
144.883Jobs
31.687IN
81%EN
That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.