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# Consulting Detection Engineer

- **Company:** HCA Healthcare Inc.
- **Location:** Nashville, TN, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, BigQuery, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Query Languages, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Platform as a Service (PAAS), Kusto Query Language, Security Information and Event Management, SQL Databases, Scripting, Mitre Att&ck, Data Analytics, Splunk
- **Published:** October 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/consulting-detection-engineer-nashville-tn--30c169b5-9d44-4931-b0c3-416183024446

## About the Role

Consulting, Hunting, Consulting, Machine Learning, Coaching, Risk, Data Analysis, Mentoring, Use Cases, Leadership, Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) Consulting Security Analytics Architect with HCA Healthcare you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back! Job Summary and Qualifications As a Consulting Detection Engineer, you will serve as a subject matter expert (SME) in developing advanced security analytics to help detect and mitigate emerging cyber threats. You will play a key role in maximizing the effectiveness of the SIEM and security data analytics platforms, while also providing thought leadership and mentoring to a team of engineers responsible for developing signature-based and behavior-based threat detections. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience developing security analytics for Cybersecurity, Insider Threat or Fraud use cases and be familiar with advanced detection engineering concepts such as Risk-Based Alerting (RBA) and Detection-as-Code (DaC). The candidate should possess
familiarity with one or more of the following areas: Cloud (IaaS/PaaS), Network, Endpoint, Container and Orchestration, and IoT. The candidate should also be able to communicate threat detection concepts effectively with external teams and stakeholders. Researches emerging threat TTPs and IOAs using threat intelligence and the MITRE ATT&CK framework, and designs scalable detection solutions to ensure the organization remains protected against new and evolving threats. Demonstrates proficiency in multiple scripting and query languages, including Python, Splunk query language (SPL), Kusto query language (KQL) and GCP BigQuery / SQL. Applies machine learning (ML) models and statistical methods to enhance detection capabilities. Identifies data enrichment opportunities to add valuable contextual information to detections. Identifies tuning opportunities to reduce false positives while increasing detection efficacy. Enhances and maintains CI/CD pipelines to ensure efficient, high-quality and
rapid deployment of detection content. Conducts threat hunting activities as part of the detection research and development process. Collaborates with the Threat Intelligence team to assess cyber threat intelligence and drive threat informed defense. Participates in purple teaming and threat modeling exercises to identify new high value detections as well as gaps with existing detections. Performs other duties as assigned Practices and adheres to the "Code of Conduct" philosophy and "Mission and Value Statement." What qualifications you will need: Bachelors Degree preferred Seven or more years in a security data analytics or data science role Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Behaviors: Service and Quality Excellence: Ability to demonstrate an uncompromising commitment to delivering exceptional care to create an unmatched value proposition for our patients. Required Honor our Mission and Values : Ability to build trust and act with authenticity to cultivate a culture of integrity, inclusion,
and mutual respect. Required Effective Decision Making : Ability to make timely, informed decisions that are in the best interest of our patients, employees, providers, community and HCA. Required Attain and Leverage Strategic Relationships : Ability to develop and strengthen collaborative relationships with both internal and external stakeholders to advance the care of our patients and the growth of HCA. Required Lead and Develop Others : Ability to lead others to accomplish organizational goals and objectives; provide meaningful coaching and mentoring to increase the capabilities of individuals and teams and drive employee engagement. Required Communicate with Impact : Ability to deliver information in a clear, concise, and compelling manner to effectively engage others and achieve desired results. Required Achieve Success through Change : Ability to identify opportunities for improvement and innovation, remove barriers and resistance, and enable desired