Why N-able
At N-able, we’re not just helping businesses be secure —we’re redefining what it means to be cyber resilient. Our end-to-end platform blends AI-powered capabilities and flexible tech stacks, so customers can manage, secure, and recover with confidence. But the real power behind it all? Our people. We’re a global crew of N-ablites, who love solving complex problems, sharing knowledge, and delivering solutions that actually make a difference. If you're into meaningful work, fast growth, and a team that’s got your back, you’ll be surrounded by people who believe in what they do—and in you.
The MDR Detection Engineer develops, maintains, and validates security detections to improve visibility and ensure accurate threat identification. This role supports proactive threat hunting, works with SOC Analysts on escalations, and contributes to the continuous improvement of MDR detection capabilities.
What You'll Do
Detection Development
- Design, implement, and maintain security detection logic in SIEM and EDR platforms.
- Assist in tuning alerts to reduce false positives and improve accuracy.
- Document detection methodologies and contribute to detection libraries.
Threat Hunting and Analysis
- Conduct proactive hunts to identify undetected threats.
- Analyze security data for patterns, anomalies, and emerging threats.
- Support incident investigations with custom queries and detection content.
Collaboration and Support
- Work closely with SOC Analysts to validate alerts and detections.
- Provide feedback on detection gaps and support cross-team investigations.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to improve tool efficiency.
What You'll Bring
- 5+ years of experience in a SOC, MDR, or cybersecurity engineering role.
- Experience working with SIEM, EDR, or other security monitoring tools.
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or related field.
- CompTIA Security+, CySA+, or equivalent certification.
- Strong knowledge of log analysis, detection logic, and query writing.
- Familiarity with scripting or query languages (e.g., KQL, SQL, Elastic).
- Ability to investigate anomalies and escalate findings.
- Detail-oriented and analytical.
- Team player with strong communication skills.
- Eager to learn and expand technical detection skills.
- Professional and ethical in handling sensitive data.
Purple Perks
- Medical and dental insurance
- Generous PTO and observed holidays
- 2 Paid VoluNteer Days per year
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Pension with company-contribution
- Monthly grab & go onsite pantry allowance
- Monthly internet allowance
- De Minimis - monthly allowance
- FuN-raising opportunities as part of our giving program
- N-ablite Learning – custom learning experience as part of our investment in you
About N-able
At N-able, our mission is to protect businesses against evolving cyberthreats with an end-to-end cyber resilience platform to manage, secure, and recover. Our scalable technology infrastructure includes AI-powered capabilities, market-leading third-party integrations, and the flexibility to employ technologies of choice—to transform workflows and deliver critical security outcomes. Our partner-first approach combines our products with experts, training, and peer-led events that empower our customers to be secure, resilient, and successful.
