مهندس كشف التهديدات - COOPThreat Detection - COOP

As a Threat Detection COOP at COGNNA, you’ll design high-impact detection strategies, build powerful automation, and elevate SOC operations to a world-class standard. You’ll also mentor rising cyber talent and collaborate with teams across threat intel, incident response, and platform engineering. 🔐 Advanced Threat Detection Engineering Build high-fidelity correlation rules and behavioral detections within the COGNNA security platforms. Translate adversary TTPs (MITRE ATT&CK), threat intel, and vulnerability data into actionable logic. Identify detection gaps and introduce new data sources to cover evolving threat landscapes. Automate detection testing and maintain detection quality over time. ⚙️ Platform Engineering & Optimization Lead architecture and optimization of XDR, SIEM, and SOC tech stacks for scale and resilience. Streamline log ingestion pipelines — from parsing to normalization and enrichment. Build scripts and automations (Python, PowerShell) to enhance SOC efficiency. Integrate tools across the SOC stack to enable seamless workflows and response. 🕵️‍♂️ Threat Hunting & Incident Response Collaborate with intel and IR teams to enrich detection use cases and support threat hunts. Provide Tier-3+ support for incident investigations and post-mortem analysis. 👥 Mentorship & SOC Maturity Improve SOC playbooks, SOPs, and detection engineering workflows. Stay updated on global and regional threats — and evolve detection accordingly. Ensure compliance alignment (e.g., NCA ECC, SAMA CSF). Minimum Requirements (Must Haves): Education: Currently enrolled in their final year of a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a closely related field, with graduation planned within or immediately following the 6-month co-op. Foundational Security Knowledge: Basic understanding of cybersecurity concepts, including common attack vectors, the Windows/Linux operating system internals, and network protocols. Programming/Scripting Basics: Familiarity with writing simple scripts in Python or PowerShell to automate repetitive tasks or parse data. Log & System Familiarity: Basic understanding of what logs are (e.g., Windows Event Logs, Syslog) and an interest in how they are collected and analyzed. Duration: Availability to commit to a full-time (or near full-time, depending on university rules) 6-month continuous Co-op assignment. Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Haves / Big Plusses): Framework Familiarity: Conceptual knowledge of the MITRE ATT&CK framework and how it maps to adversary behaviors. Hands-on Exposure: Previous experience using SIEM/XDR platforms, or building a home lab (e.g., Splunk, Elastic, Wireshark). Regulatory Awareness: A general awareness of cybersecurity frameworks or local compliance standards (like NCA ECC or SAMA CSF). Soft Skills: Strong analytical mindset, a high level of curiosity to dig into threat trends, and excellent written documentation skills. 🚀 Impact that Matters – Build products that shape the future of cybersecurity and protect organizations globally. 🏢 On-Site Collaboration – Be at the heart of innovation in our Almadina office, working side by side with passionate experts. 💡 Continuous Growth – Access to certifications, trainings, and opportunities to sharpen your expertise. 🤝 Culture of Trust – We empower talent, encourage ownership, and celebrate real outcomes.