Security Engineer - Detection Engineering and Threat Modeling

Role Summary

Join Hitachi Energy as a Security Engineer specializing in Threat Modeling and Detection Engineering, and play a critical role in strengthening our cybersecurity operations. In this position, you will help design and enhance detection capabilities, onboard and secure new data sources, and drive automation that improves the effectiveness and efficiency of the Security Operations Center (SOC). Working at the intersection of threat detection, systems engineering, and cybersecurity, you will contribute to protecting critical infrastructure and enabling a proactive, intelligence-driven approach to cyber defense.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Design, develop, and tune detection rules within the SIEM to improve threat visibility and reduce false positives
• Onboard new log sources by building ingestion pipelines, normalizing data, and ensuring high-quality integration into the SIEM
• Perform threat modeling of systems and log sources to identify detection requirements and security gaps
• Build and maintain automation solutions that improve SOC workflows, reporting, and operational efficiency
• Collaborate with cybersecurity and engineering teams to continuously enhance detection coverage against evolving threats
• Apply threat intelligence and frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK to strengthen monitoring and response capabilities
• Contribute to detection-as-code practices and CI/CD-driven security operations processes
• Support continuous improvement of security monitoring, alert quality, and overall cyber defense effectiveness

Requirements

• 2-3 years of experience in detection engineering, security operations, or related cybersecurity engineering roles
• Experience writing and tuning SIEM detection rules and developing actionable detection content
• Knowledge in Python, KQL, SQL, or similar technologies used for security monitoring and automation
• Understanding of log sources across endpoint, identity, network, cloud, and infrastructure environments
• Experience with Microsoft Sentinel, Defender Suite, Azure, AWS, Docker, Linux, or similar security technologies is an advantage
• Familiarity with threat modeling, MITRE ATT&CK, log ingestion pipelines, and security automation practices

NOTE: this is maternity coverage - 12 months contract

More about us

At Hitachi Energy, we recognize that our people are at the heart of our success. We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive workplace, competitive rewards, and opportunities for professional and personal growth. Our benefits package is designed to help employees thrive both at work and in their personal lives.

Benefits

Our benefits offering for this role generally includes

• Private medical care and life insurance
• Access to fitness and wellness programs
• Access to benefits platform with discounts and perks
• Employee Capital Plans (PPK)
• Equipment for working from home or allowances for setting up a workplace at home
• Spectacles and contact lenses allowance
• Company events and team-building activities
• Psychological support program
• Free parking available
• Add if applicable: additional benefits may apply depending on the role, grade, and business requirements.
• You will receive more specific information during the recruitment process.
• Apply now
• Current employees apply here

About the Company

More About Us

We believe great work thrives in an environment where people feel genuinely supported and fairly rewarded. Our benefits are designed to create real value for every individual - fueling engagement, performance, and growth. By prioritizing well-being, we build a workplace where personal and organizational success grow together.

Our benefit offering is tailored based on your country of employment and generally includes:

You will receive more specific information during the recruitment process.

Applicable only for Poland location align with local law regulations - We are committed to full transparency and compliance with all legal requirements, ensuring that every candidate knows exactly what to expect at each stage of the recruitment process. Once the process is successfully completed, we will share detailed information about financial conditions and benefits with the selected candidate. Before signing the employment contract, you will receive all remaining details of the offer, giving you the time and space to review everything carefully

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Current employees apply here

Competitive salary and incentives

Well-being and care

Paid and unpaid leave

Flexible work options

Benefits that support your financial security