✦ Luna Orbit — Cybersecurity

Lead, Detection Engineer - Cyber Defense & Response

at Prudential Financial

📍 Newark, NJ, USA Unknown 💰 $123K – $204K USD / year Posted March 13, 2026
Salary $123K – $204K USD / year
Type Not Specified
Experience lead
Exp. Years Not specified
Education Not specified
Category Cybersecurity

This role involves leading the development and enhancement of enterprise cyber threat detection capabilities, leveraging deep technical expertise and strategic leadership to improve security posture.

  • Lead detection engineering initiatives
  • Collaborate with threat intelligence teams
  • Develop automation frameworks
  • Identify sophisticated threat actors
  • Refine detection methodologies

Focuses on designing detection logic, automating workflows, integrating threat intelligence, and utilizing cloud platforms and security tools to identify and mitigate cyber threats.

The ideal candidate is a senior cybersecurity professional with extensive experience in threat detection, threat intelligence, and security automation. They possess strong leadership skills, strategic thinking, and a deep understanding of cyber attack methodologies and defense mechanisms.

Design and deployment of enterprise-scale cyber threat detectionLeadership in cybersecurityThreat detection methodologiesThreat intelligence integrationAutomation of detection workflows
Experience with cloud platforms (AWSAzureGCP)Knowledge of adversarial TTPsSecurity automation frameworksOperationalizing threat intelligenceCybersecurity research
AWSAzureGCPSIEMThreat Intelligence Platforms
Cyber Threat DetectionThreat IntelligenceDetection LogicAutomationSecurity PostureThreat HuntingCyber Kill ChainThreat ActorsDetection FrameworksAdvanced Detection Techniques
Cyber Threat DetectionThreat IntelligenceDetection LogicAutomationSecurity PostureCyber Kill ChainThreat ActorsThreat HuntingDetection FrameworksAdvanced Detection Techniques
LeadershipStrategic ThinkingCommunicationInfluenceProblem-SolvingTeam MentoringCross-Functional Collaboration
Industry Finance & Insurance
Job Function Lead enterprise cybersecurity detection and response efforts
Role Subtype Cyber Defense & Response Lead
Tech Domains Cybersecurity, Threat Intelligence, Threat Hunting, Security Frameworks, Automation
Cyber Threat DetectionThreat IntelligenceDetection LogicAutomationCyber Kill ChainThreat ActorsThreat HuntingDetection FrameworksSecurity PostureAdvanced Detection TechniquesCybersecuritySecurity OperationsIncident ResponseSecurity MonitoringThreat Analysis

Lack of experience in enterprise threat detection, No cybersecurity leadership background, Unable to work in Newark, NJ or remotely if specified

Apply for this Position →

Get matched to jobs like this

Luna finds roles that fit your skills and career goals — no endless scrolling required.

Create a Free Profile