Security DRE; Detection & Response Engineer

Security DRE (Detection & Response Engineer)

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Location:

Bengaluru, India / Prague, Czechia and USA

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Detection and Response Engineer to join our global cybersecurity MDR team. In this role, you will be crucial in enhancing our capabilities to detect, analyze, and respond to security threats. You will be responsible for maintaining detection infrastructure for various customers, threat hunting, analysing and correlating incidents and actively participating in incident response activities.

This is a fully onsite role that requires high availability and proactive engagement, with on‑call/rotational work.

• Investigate security incidents related to network traffic, IAM violations, and unauthorized access.
• Analyse security detection rules, alerts, and correlation logic to identify malicious activities.
• Conduct threat hunting activities to proactively identify potential threats within the environment.
• Participate in incident response efforts, including containment, eradication, and recovery.
• Collaborate with the software development & SRE teams.
• Onboard customers and guide them through integration with MDR platforms.
• Ensure customer satisfaction and provide strategic security recommendations.
• Maintain high availability and proactive engagement in an onsite setting.
• Respond to on‑call/rotational duties as required.

• 3-5+ years in cybersecurity operations and advanced threat detection.
• Experience with SIEM platforms, SOAR or specialized MDR providers (Splunk, QRadar, Crowd Strike Falcon, Datadog, Sentinel One, Microsoft Defender, Palo Alto Cortex XDR, Panther, etc).
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.

• Knowledge of threat hunting methodologies.
• Security aspects of key cloud providers like AWS, Azure, GCP.
• Security aspects of repositories such as Git Hub and Atlassian.
• Risk detection analysis.
• Experience with databases and SQL.
• Scripting (Python, Bash).
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team and potentially in a 24/7 environment.
• MITRE ATT&CK framework knowledge is a plus.
• Cybersecurity certifications are a plus.

• A dynamic and innovative work environment at a leading‑edge technology company.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• The chance to work with a talented and passionate team dedicated to making a real impact in the cybersecurity industry.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and cover letter outlining their qualifications and experience. Please send your application to  with the subject line “Security DRE”.

Exaforce is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, and we do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.