Lead Security Engineer – Detection & Response
Role Description & Technical Scope
Academic Key is seeking a Senior or Lead Security Engineer (Detection & Response) to build the next generation of detection systems across AWS, identity, endpoints, SaaS and data center infrastructure. You will own telemetry pipelines, lead investigations and drive improvements in detection coverage.
The role emphasizes proactive threat hunting, automation, and collaboration with IT and Engineering to design preventative controls and robust incident playbooks.
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Key Details
- Date Posted: 23 Oct 2026
- Location: United Kingdom
- Employment: Permanent
- Workplace: Hybrid
- Domain: Informatique & Technologie
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