Threat Intelligence Engineer in Denver

Senior Threat Intelligence Engineer – Cybersecurity MSSP (Colorado)

We are representing a Colorado-based cybersecurity Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) seeking a Senior Threat Intelligence Engineer to join their growing team. This is a unique opportunity to work with a fast-moving organisation delivering advanced security and compliance solutions to small and mid-sized businesses.

Role Overview

You will build and maintain threat detection pipelines, develop actionable intelligence workflows, and collaborate with engineering and product teams to protect customers from evolving cyber threats. This role also involves optimizing detection logic, conducting threat research, and mentoring junior team members on best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain detection-as-code pipelines for SIEM, EDR, and cloud security platforms.
• Develop, test, and deploy detection content and automation workflows.
• Research emerging threats and translate findings into actionable detection strategies.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate detection and intelligence capabilities into the platform.
• Conduct performance tuning and validation of detection logic to reduce false positives and improve coverage.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices in threat detection engineering.

Requirements

• 5+ years in threat detection engineering, threat intelligence, or related security engineering roles.
• Strong understanding of attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) and frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK.
• Proficiency in detection languages (e.g., Sigma, KQL, ES|QL).
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages (Python, Golang, etc.).
• Experience with SIEM platforms, EDR solutions, and cloud security tooling.
• Experience with automation frameworks (SOAR) and API integrations.
• Hands‑on experience with AWS services and cloud‑native security practices.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to work in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.

Location & Benefits

• Based in Colorado (hybrid work model with some office presence required).
• Competitive salary: $150,000–$200,000 USD
• Comprehensive benefits, 401(k), and PTO