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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 20 days WPP's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of WPP's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at WPP
- low 0 stale, 4 reposted of 220 open
- Hiring momentum
- 318 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from WPP's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for WPP.
About this role
As a Security Detection Engineer at WPP, you will design, develop, and maintain detection logic across various security platforms, focusing on proactive threat detection and automation. Your responsibilities include enhancing detection accuracy, conducting root cause analysis on incidents, and collaborating with teams to operationalize improvements. You will also maintain a backlog for continuous security improvement and align detection priorities with business risks.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of WPP as an employer.
What you need
- Strong knowledge of SIEM, SOAR, EDR, and cloud security platforms
- Proficiency in scripting and automation (Python, PowerShell)
- Familiarity with detection-as-code principles and CI/CD pipelines
- Understanding of MITRE ATT&CK framework and threat-informed defense
- Ability to work closely with SOC analysts, threat hunters, and engineers
- Skilled in documenting detection logic and RCA outcomes
Nice to have
- GIAC GCTI, GCFA, or equivalent advanced security certifications
What you get
- Passionate, inspired people
- Scale and opportunity to influence and deliver projects
- Challenging and stimulating work
Worth weighing
- No salary listed
- Hybrid work model with in-office requirements
- Focus on automation and continuous improvement may require a fast-paced work environment
Summarised from WPP's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by WPP on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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