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CRED is a financial membership platform based in Bengaluru that rewards trustworthy individuals for responsible financial behavior. The organization is currently hiring an on-site Threat Detection…
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CRED is a financial membership platform based in Bengaluru that rewards trustworthy individuals for responsible financial behavior. The organization is currently hiring an on-site Threat Detection Engineer for a full-time position. This role centers on information security, threat detection, response, and security telemetry covering cloud, infrastructure, and data. The engineer will design high-fidelity detection use cases, investigate internal and external security threats, partner with stakeholders for remediation, and build in-house…
Job Description
CRED is a financial membership platform based in Bengaluru that rewards trustworthy individuals for responsible financial behavior. The organization is currently hiring an on-site Threat Detection Engineer for a full-time position.
This role centers on information security, threat detection, response, and security telemetry covering cloud, infrastructure, and data. The engineer will design high-fidelity detection use cases, investigate internal and external security threats, partner with stakeholders for remediation, and build in-house analytics solutions using open source tools. Additionally, the selected professional will automate incident response workflows, execute threat hunting missions, and help teams meet compliance standards such as PCI DSS and ISO 27001.
The position is suited for security professionals with two to six years of relevant experience who possess strong scripting capabilities and a data-driven mindset.
Responsibilities
- Work across diverse information security domains with a focus on threat response and telemetry
- Identify and investigate internal and external security threats
- Design and improve high-fidelity detection use cases across cloud, endpoint, identity, and network telemetry
- Formulate detection concepts based on adversary research and industry incidents
- Lead incident response activities, conduct root-cause analysis, and drive preventive enhancements
- Develop detection, monitoring, and response capabilities
- Automate incident response workflows via playbooks and orchestration
- Build in-house security analytics solutions utilizing open source tools
- Execute threat hunting operations to detect advanced threats
- Assist with security awareness and help teams achieve compliance practices like PCI DSS and ISO 27001
Requirements
- Possess two to six years of experience in information security focused on threat detection and response
- Demonstrate hands-on threat detection experience across cloud, endpoint, and network telemetry
- Have exposure to EDR, IDS/IPS, and SIEM or centralized logging platforms
- Show proficiency in at least one scripting or programming language such as Python, Go, or Bash
- Understand the MITRE ATT&CK framework, cyber kill chain, and diamond model
- Design and tune detection rules centered on signal quality
- Manage the complete incident response lifecycle from detection to reporting
- Communicate clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Qualifications
- Have exposure to the AI-driven threat landscape, digital forensics, or malware analysis
Core Skills
Benefits
- Provided lunch and dinner with a stacked in-house pantry
- Paid sick leaves
- Comprehensive health insurance
- Salaries disbursed prior to the joining date
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the location and work arrangement for the Threat Detection Engineer role?
The position is located in Bengaluru and is on-site.
What is the employment type?
This is a full-time position.
How many years of experience are required?
Applicants need two to six years of experience in information security with a strong focus on threat detection and response.
What salary and benefits does CRED offer for this role?
The posting does not specify a salary. Benefits include lunch and dinner from an in-house pantry, paid sick leaves, comprehensive health insurance, and salary disbursement before the joining date.
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