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Corelight Resident Detection Engineer

EMEA

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Do you want to help make the world safe from cyber attack? 

At Corelight, we believe that the best approach to cybersecurity risk starts with the network. Attackers can evade endpoint detection, firewalls and many other technologies - but they can’t avoid leaving digital footprints on the networks they traverse. Built on open-source innovations from Zeek, Suricata and YARA and refined through years of real-world use, Corelight transforms network footprints from physical, virtual and cloud networks into actionable insights. Our customers use these insights to speed incident response and proactively hunt for threats.

Corelight is seeking a highly skilled and customer-focused Resident Engineer to support a 3-year on-site engagement with Government client in Doha, Qatar.  Candidates can be located outside of Doha, Qatar but must be willing to relocate for the duration of the contract.  The Resident Engineer will play a vital role in ensuring operational excellence of the Corelight solution and will drive advanced Detection Engineering efforts aligned with national cybersecurity objectives. This role is embedded within the customer’s security team. Corelight subject matter experts.

Key Responsibilities:

Corelight Solution Operations & Management

  • Maintain and optimize Corelight sensor deployments for maximum performance.
  • Tune, write, and deploy Suricata, Yara, SIGMA, query, and Zeek rules for threat detection.
  • Design and optimize data pipelines using Kafka and Elastic/QRadar/Splunk platforms.
  • Implement and maintain threat intelligence feeds and data enrichment strategies.
  • Conduct regular system reviews and deliver optional documentation/KPIs.

Detection Engineering

  • Develop high-fidelity detections for nation-state-level cybersecurity scenarios.
  • Align detection strategies with MITRE ATT&CK and emerging threat intelligence.
  • Drive incident response, threat hunting, and SOC workflows using Corelight data.
  • Integrate and enhance visibility across downstream platforms (e.g., SIEMs).

Knowledge Transfer & Enablement

  • Deliver informal, ongoing knowledge transfer to empower customer staff.
  • Provide technical mentoring on Corelight data, scripting, detection strategies, and analytics.

Project Management Support

  • Coordinate with the customer POC and Corelight PM for milestone tracking.
  • Provide monthly executive summaries with jointly agreed KPIs.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 5+ years of experience in a cybersecurity engineering or detection engineering role in national cyber security organizations .
  • Hands-on experience with:
    • Corelight/Zeek and Suricata
    • Threat detection scripting and tuning
    • SIEMs like Elastic and IBM QRadar
    • Kafka for data streaming
  • Knowledge of Suricata, Zeek,, SIGMA rules, and threat intelligence frameworks.
  • Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK and nation-state cyber defense concepts.
  • Experience working in or with government/military cyber operations preferred.
  • Strong communication and knowledge-sharing skills.

Work Environment & Commitment:

  • Full-time, on-site role in Doha, Qatar.
  • Workdays: Sunday through Thursday, 7:00 A.M.–3:00 P.M. local time.
  • Travel and relocation expenses covered as per engagement terms.
  • 12-month engagement renewable for up to 3 years, contingent on completion of client onboarding.

Preferred Certifications (Not Required):

  • GIAC certifications (e.g., GCIA, GCTI, GDAT)
  • CISSP, OSCP, or similar cybersecurity credentials

Fueled by investments from top-tier venture capital organizations such as Crowdstrike, Accel and Insight, Corelight is the fastest growing network detection and response platform in the industry. Our customers trust us to protect mission-critical assets in leading enterprises, government, and research institutions worldwide. We are leading the way with AI-assisted workflows, machine learning models, cloud security and SaaS-based solutions to arm defenders with the tools and knowledge they need to disrupt cyber attacks. Our team of passionate innovators are dedicated to solving some of the toughest challenges in cybersecurity, while fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and growth-oriented culture.

Corelight is committed to a geographically distributed yet connected employee base with employees working from home and office locations around the world.  At Corelight, we take pride in the diversity of our backgrounds and perspectives, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that strengthens our company. 

We are looking forward to meeting you.  Check us out at www.corelight.com

Notice of Pay Transparency:
The compensation for this position may vary depending on factors such as your location, skills and experience. Depending on the nature and seniority of the role, a percentage of compensation may come in the form of a commission-based or discretionary bonus. Equity and additional benefits will also be awarded.

Compensation Range

$225,000 - $277,000 USD

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