Senior Threat Engineer – AI-Powered Detection, Response & Continuous AI Red Teaming

For our client, we are seeking a Senior Threat Engineer – AI-Powered Detection, Response & Continuous AI Red Teaming to join the team of a leader in the Information Technology space. This role will focus on strengthening defensive security capabilities by engineering high-fidelity detections, improving automated response, and advancing threat hunting efforts across modern environments. The ideal candidate will bring deep hands-on expertise in detection engineering and offensive security practices, along with the ability to apply AI-enabled approaches to accelerate triage, response, and security automation. You will partner closely with security operations and other technical stakeholders to validate coverage, improve resilience, and continuously refine the organization’s ability to detect and respond to threats. Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available Compensation: $137,000 – $190,600 annually Responsibilities Engineer high-fidelity detections across various environments with automated response paths Apply AI to enhance alert triage and incident narratives Develop autonomous response playbooks for swift action on security threats Implement guardrails to ensure safe automation practices Measure detection and response efficiency metrics and work to improve them continuously Conduct continuous adversary emulation to validate defensive coverage Lead threat hunting efforts and translate findings into automated detections Qualifications Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years of experience in threat detection engineering, threat hunting, incident response, or offensive security, or 11+ years of equivalent experience Hands-on experience building and tuning detections in SIEM platforms and cloud-scale security tooling Practical working knowledge of the MITRE ATT&CK framework Experience with adversary emulation, purple teaming, or penetration testing against production controls Proficiency in Python for automation and tooling Experience applying AI/ML or LLM capabilities to security problems Working experience with security automation and orchestration platforms Benefits Comprehensive health insurance packages Retirement savings plan with employer match Professional development and education assistance Generous paid time off policies Flexible work arrangements, including remote work options Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.