Senior Security Engineer- Detection & Response

Glocomms is partnering with a global quantitative investment firm in NYC to hire a Senior Security Engineer focused on detection and response.Key ResponsibilitiesMonitor and evaluate security alerts and events across multiple systems and data sources to identify potential threats.Lead and coordinate incident response efforts, including investigation, containment, remediation, recovery, and post-incident analysis.Configure, maintain, and enhance security monitoring and response technologies, including detection rules and system tuning.Design and implement high-quality detection logic across security platforms to improve threat visibility.Work collaboratively with internal teams to strengthen detection capabilities, including onboarding new data sources, enriching telemetry, and developing use cases, playbooks, and automated response workflows.Conduct proactive threat hunting activities based on intelligence insights and emerging threat patterns.Engage with external service providers, partners, and third-party stakeholders as needed.Contribute to long-term improvements in detection and response maturity through strategic planning and process enhancement.Required Experience & SkillsMinimum of 5 years of experience in information security, with at least 3 years focused on detection and response functions.Proven ability to develop and implement custom detection use cases.Hands-on experience with incident response and digital forensics analysis.Experience deploying, optimizing, and supporting security tools such as SIEM platforms, threat intelligence solutions, and security automation technologies.Strong understanding of attacker behavior, including tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).Solid technical foundation in networking concepts and operating systems.Experience working in environments that span both cloud and on-premises infrastructure across diverse operating systems.Familiarity with automation, CI/CD pipelines, or DevOps practices is beneficial.Working knowledge of scripting or programming languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell is a plus.Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage stakeholders at various levels.Self-driven approach with a focus on continuous improvement, efficiency, and automation.