Detection Engineering Specialist (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Detection Engineering Specialist (Cybersecurity): Advancing detection engineering capabilities through modern software engineering and automation with an accent on Detection-as-Code and cloud-native technologies. Focus on building CI/CD pipelines for detections, integrating security platforms via APIs, and improving detection fidelity.

Location: Office-based in Saint-Mandé, France or Montreal, Canada

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in gaming, creating iconic franchises such as Assassin’s Creed and Rainbow Six.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and maintain detection rules and frameworks using a Detection-as-Code model.
• Build and manage CI/CD pipelines to automate the validation, testing, and deployment of security content.
• Develop integrations and workflows via APIs across SIEM, EDR, and cloud service platforms.
• Evaluate log sources and telemetry feeds to improve detection coverage and fidelity.
• Create reusable tooling, libraries, and frameworks to support detection engineering initiatives.
• Collaborate with Security Operations and Incident Response teams to optimize investigative capabilities.

Requirements

• Experience in software engineering, DevOps, platform engineering, or SRE.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Go, PowerShell, or JavaScript.
• Strong experience with Git-based development workflows and source control management.
• Experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience integrating platforms through APIs and working with modern cloud infrastructure.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.

Nice to have

• Experience in Detection Engineering, SecOps, or Incident Response.
• Familiarity with SIEM, EDR, Sigma rules, Sysmon, or Falco.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK and OWASP frameworks.
• Experience with AI-powered development workflows and Model Context Protocol (MCP).

Culture & Benefits

• Financial perks including profit sharing and a yearly company saving plan.
• Generous time off with 25 days of paid leave plus 12 additional paid days off.
• Healthcare coverage for employees and their families.
• Practical benefits such as lunch vouchers and 50% reimbursement for transportation passes.
• Supportive family policies including extended maternity (20 weeks) and paternity (7 weeks) leave.