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Senior Threat Detection Engineer - MadinahCOGNNA · Medina, Al Madinah, Saudi Arabia
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Senior Threat Detection Engineer - Madinah

🗓️ Posted 2026-09-28 Medina, Al Madinah, Saudi Arabia Full-time Hybrid ICT
💰 Salary Not shared 📊 Market SAR 12,000–SAR 18,000/mo

About the Company

As a Threat Detection Engineer at COGNNA, you'll design high-impact detection strategies, build powerful automation, and elevate SOC operations to a world-class standard. You'll also mentor rising cyber talent and collaborate with teams across threat intel, incident response, and platform engineering. Advanced Threat Detection Engineering Improve SOC playbooks, SOPs, and detection engineering workflows Stay updated on global and regional threats - and evolve detection accordingly Ensure compliance alignment (e.g., NCA ECC, SAMA CSF)

Requirements

  • ● Bachelor's in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field.
  • ● Minimum 3 years of experience with hands-on expertise in developing and maintaining complex detection use cases
  • ● Strong understanding of attacker behavior, IR fundamentals, and digital forensics.
  • ● SIEM: Expert in SIEM queries (SPL, KQL, Lucene), rule tuning, UEBA, and scaling
  • ● EDR: Deep knowledge of EDR tools and endpoint detection tactics
  • ● Network Security: Pro at packet analysis (Wireshark), IDS/IPS, and NetFlow
  • ● Scripting: Advanced skills in Python and/or PowerShell for automation and integration
  • ● OS Internals: Mastery of Windows/Linux/macOS logging, artifacts, and forensic value
  • ● Threat Intelligence: Skilled in turning threat intel into real-time detection logic
  • ● Cloud Security: Strong command of monitoring IaaS/PaaS/SaaS environments
  • ● SANS GIAC (GDAT, GMON, GCIA, GCTI, GCIH)
  • ● Offsec (OSDA)
  • ● INE (eCTHP, eCIR)
  • ● (ISC)² CISSP, CSSLP
  • ● Exceptional analytical thinking and creative problem-solving
  • ● Excellent communication (English & Arabic), including technical reporting
  • ● Strong mentorship abilities and a collaborative spirit
  • ● Self-motivated, focused, and passionate about cyber defense
  • ● Capable of juggling priorities under high-pressure situations

Benefits

  • ● Impact that Matters - Build products that shape the future of cybersecurity and protect organizations globally.
  • ● On-Site Collaboration - Be at the heart of innovation in our Almadina office, working side by side with passionate experts.
  • ● Continuous Growth - Access to certifications, trainings, and opportunities to sharpen your expertise.
  • ● Ownership Mindset - Benefit from our ESOP program and grow with COGNNA's success.
  • ● Culture of Trust - We empower talent, encourage ownership, and celebrate real outcomes.