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[Remote] Operations Advisor, Cyber Defense Operations
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Cyderes is a company that specializes in Cyber Defense Operations, providing Managed Detection & Response services. The Operations Advisor will be responsible for driving detection quality and advancing client security maturity through expert-level advisory and detection engineering.
Responsibilities
- Own and maintain detection coverage aligned to the Cyderes Rule Set
- Lead tuning and optimization of detection rules across SIEM platforms
- Identify, prioritize, and remediate detection gaps
- Execute and guide retrohunt activities to validate detection effectiveness
- Own the technical account relationship for assigned clients
- Lead technical cadence calls focused on detection performance, gaps, and outcomes
- Translate technical findings into risk-based, business-relevant insights
- Guide clients on prioritization of improvements based on detection impact
- Act as a trusted advisor on detection strategy and operational effectiveness
- Support and lead response efforts for security incidents
- Provide detection-focused expertise during investigations
- Identify detection improvements based on real-world incident learnings
Skills
- 3–5 years of experience in detection engineering, security operations, or a closely related discipline
- Hands-on proficiency with one or more enterprise SIEM platforms (Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, Chronicle, or equivalent)
- Demonstrated experience writing and tuning detection rules in production environments
- Working knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK and ability to map detections to adversary TTPs
- Strong client-facing communication — leads technical conversations and earns trust
- Familiarity with SOAR platforms and automation-assisted detection workflows
- 3+ years of experience with threat hunting methodologies and retrohunt program execution
- Relevant certifications: GCIA, GCIH, GCDA, or SIEM vendor certifications
Benefits
- Medical Insurance - Employee + dependents covered
- Life Insurance -Protection for what matters most
- Retirement Match Program - We invest in your future
- Hybrid Work Model -2 6 days in office
- Maternity & Paternity Leave-Time for the moments that matter
- Paid Time Off -PTO+ sick & casual leave
- Bereavement & Volunteer Time - Giveback to your community
- Professional Development -Reimbursement program
- LinkedIn L&D Platform -Thousands of coursesat your fingertips
- Mobile Phone Reimbursement -Stay connected, on us
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