Network Detection Engineer (NDR)

Programmers.io is seeking a skilled Network Detection Engineer (NDR) to support their Network Detection & Response operations and build a modern health monitoring system for their Corelight security platform. The role requires a blend of security operations experience with strong automation and monitoring skills, focusing on the support and maintenance of the NDR platform.

Responsibilities:

• Support day to day operations of the NDR platform, including sensor health, data flow monitoring, and alert handling
• Build and maintain a platform health monitoring solution using Grafana, Prometheus, InfluxDB, and API integrations
• Develop automation scripts in Python to collect system and application health metrics
• Create dashboards and alerts that provide real time visibility into system performance and uptime
• Work with Security Operations, Incident Response, and Network teams to ensure timely detection and resolution of issues

Requirements:

• Experience with network security tools, ideally Corelight, Endace, Zeek, or Suricata
• Strong Python skills, especially for automation and working with APIs
• Hands on experience with monitoring and visualization tools such as Grafana, Prometheus, and/or InfluxDB
• Solid understanding of general network concepts (e.g., TCP/IP, traffic flow, packet capture)
• Background in SOC, NDR monitoring, or security operations is highly desirable
• Experience building dashboards, alerts, or custom data collectors
• Familiarity with containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Knowledge of API authentication and data integration best practices
• Consistent Use: Maintain a minimum of 90% weekly usage of AI tools such as GitHub Copilot, Microsoft 365 Copilot, and other GenAI platforms approved by the enterprise
• Applied Productivity: Leverage AI tools to enhance coding, documentation, data analysis, and decision-making workflows
• Continuous Learning: Stay current with evolving AI capabilities and features, and apply them to improve delivery