Senior Detection and Response Engineer - Cybersecurity

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Detection and Response Engineer to join our team at Activision Blizzard. In this remote role, you will play a crucial part in protecting our players, studios, platforms, and enterprise environments from advanced cyber threats. As a hands-on member of our Threat Detection & Incident Response (TDIR) team, you will actively identify, investigate, and respond to security threats, focusing on real-world attacker behavior and rapid analysis.

What You'll Do

• Detect, investigate, and respond to security incidents across cloud, corporate, and production environments.
• Monitor and analyze security telemetry and audit logs to identify anomalous activity and emerging threats.
• Perform alert triage, in-depth investigation, and forensic analysis throughout the incident lifecycle.
• Execute endpoint, identity, cloud, and malware investigations, including timeline reconstruction and root cause analysis.
• Develop and refine threat detections within the SIEM based on real-world attacker behavior.
• Enhance investigation and response efficiency through automation and advanced analytics.
• Collaborate with engineering teams and business stakeholders during active investigations.
• Participate in an on-call rotation and provide off-hours support for critical incidents.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Security, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of experience in threat detection, security operations, and incident response.
• Strong understanding of the modern threat landscape and attacker tactics.
• Proven ability to detect, triage, investigate, and respond to security incidents.
• Experience performing detailed log analysis and investigative triage.
• Strong communication skills to articulate incident findings and response actions.
• Willingness to participate in an on-call rotation for critical security incidents.
• Fluency in English.

Nice to Have

• 8+ years of relevant IT and security experience.
• Experience with security monitoring platforms such as SIEM or EDR.
• Strong forensic skills, including timeline reconstruction and root cause analysis.
• Hands-on malware analysis experience using static and dynamic techniques.
• Scripting or programming experience (e.g., Python, PowerShell) to support workflows.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary range of $101,000 - $186,754 annually.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, and paid time off.
• Relocation assistance for those moving to the United States.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.