Embedded Detection Analyst

About the Role

Abnormal AI is looking for an Embedded Detection Analyst to join our Threat Intelligence team. In this role, you will partner directly with high-value customers to rapidly identify, resolve, and demonstrate measurable improvements in detection performance.

You will work at the intersection of security operations, customer success, and detection quality, using our suite of analysis tools and AI-powered productivity enhancers to drive customer value. This role combines the investigative mindset of a SOC analyst with the customer-focused approach of a detection engineer, owning end-to-end customer outcomes from identifying root causes to implementing tuning solutions.

What You Will Do

• Own detection performance outcomes for 3-5 strategic customer accounts.
• Investigate detection issues using internal dashboards and AI tools.
• Analyze misclassification patterns and perform incident triage.
• Design and implement customer-specific detection tuning strategies.
• Generate and present impact reports to key stakeholders.
• Document investigation findings and contribute to operational playbooks.
• Collaborate with Sales, Customer Success, and technical teams.
• Leverage AI tools in routine workflows and ad-hoc investigations.

Must Haves

• 2-5 years experience in SOC operations, detection engineering, or related cybersecurity roles.
• Experience with SIEM, EDR, email security tools; Abnormal Security is a plus.
• Strong grasp of precision/recall metrics and alert triaging.
• Familiarity with AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, etc.) to enhance productivity.
• Excellent technical writing and clear customer communications.
• Calm and responsive during high-pressure situations.

Nice to Have

• Background in email security, phishing detection, or anti-abuse systems.
• Basic SQL and familiarity with Python or similar data analysis tools.
• Understanding of threat intelligence and MITRE ATT&CK framework.
• Relevant security certifications (Security+, CISSP, etc.).

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary range: $165,000—$195,000 USD. Additional benefits may include bonus, RSUs, and other perks based on individual qualifications.

Key Skills/Competency

Embedded Detection Analyst, SOC, cybersecurity, analysis, tuning, detection engineering, incident response, email security, AI tools, technical writing