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Senior Detection and Response Engineer at northwoodspace | LAYIQ

Lead incident response and forensics
Own security incidents from detection through resolution across globally distributed ground stations and cloud infrastructure. Conduct digital forensics, malware analysis, and coordinate response efforts for incidents impacting national security missions.
Build and tune detection rules
Develop custom detection logic for SIEM platforms that can identify threats specific to satellite communications and ground station operations. Create behavioral analytics and threat hunting queries for distributed infrastructure.
Operate 24/7 security monitoring
Monitor security events across AWS multi-cloud environments, Linux-based ground station systems, and satellite communication networks. Triage alerts, investigate suspicious activity, and escalate critical threats.
Hunt threats across space infrastructure
Proactively search for advanced persistent threats targeting satellite ground stations, RF communications, and space-based assets. Develop threat hunting methodologies for unique attack vectors in space communications.
Create incident response playbooks
Build runbooks for security incidents specific to satellite ground stations and space communications. Develop escalation procedures and communication protocols for government customers and mission-critical operations.
Analyze threat intelligence
Research adversary tactics targeting aerospace and defense infrastructure. Integrate threat feeds into detection systems and brief stakeholders on emerging threats to space communications.
Build security automation
Develop Python/PowerShell scripts for automated incident response, threat hunting workflows, and security orchestration across distributed ground station networks.
Basic Qualifications
5+ years of hands-on SOC operations, incident response, or threat hunting experience
Experience with SIEM platforms (Splunk, Sentinel, Chronicle) including custom rule development and advanced search techniques
Digital forensics and malware analysis skills with tools like Volatility, YARA, and hex editors
Proficiency in Python, PowerShell, or similar languages for security automation and threat hunting
Experience with endpoint security platforms (CrowdStrike, SentinelOne) and network security monitoring
Strong Linux forensics and log analysis skills across distributed systems
Knowledge of threat intelligence frameworks (MITRE ATT&CK, Diamond Model) and IOC analysis
Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI clearance

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