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 new 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 master’s 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 modern 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.