Group Specialist
Posted 28 Jul 2026
Advertised as “Group Specialist - Threat Detection”
BranchFactor Summary
The original posting with the fluff stripped out
- Expected experience
- 8+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
No salary listed for this role.
Field of studyComputer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
CertificationsGCIA, GCIH, GCED, AZ-500, SC-200
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
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Develop and operationalize AI/ML-based threat detection models across endpoint, identity, network, and cloud environments.
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Operationalise threat intelligence feeds into AI-driven detection pipelines, ensuring alignment with MITRE ATT&CK TTPs.
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Design, develop, and deploy detection use cases across SIEM and XDR platforms.
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Build, maintain, and continuously tune detection rules, KQL queries, and analytics for improved detection fidelity.
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Design and enhance UEBA (User and Entity Behaviour Analytics) models to detect anomalies, insider threats, and advanced persistent threats (APTs).
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Collaborate with red team and adversary simulation functions to validate detection coverage against real-world attack scenarios.
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Drive proactive threat hunting by developing automated workflows leveraging AI-assisted query generation and anomaly detection.
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Continuously evaluate detection effectiveness, reduce false positives, and improve signal-to-noise ratio.
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Integrate multiple threat intelligence sources and contextual data to enrich detections and improve response outcomes.
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Contribute to the development of threat detection standards, frameworks, and best practices.
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Maintain up-to-date knowledge of evolving threats, adversary techniques, and detection technologies to continuously strengthen the organization’s cyber defense capabilities.
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Act as an ambassador for DP World at all times when working; promoting and demonstrating positive behaviours in harmony with DP World’s Principles, values and culture; ensuring the highest level of safety is applied in all activities; understanding and following DP World’s Code of Conduct and Ethics policies.
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Perform other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Knowledge and Experience
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Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Cyber Security, Information Systems, or related field.
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8+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with a strong focus on threat detection, threat hunting, or detection engineering.
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Hands-on experience with SIEM/XDR platforms, preferably Microsoft Sentinel and Falcon /Cortex/Stellar Cyber/Defender XDR.
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Strong understanding of MITRE ATT&CK framework and adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).