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Detection Engineering Lead

NewgenWashington, DCJune 5th, 2026
We are looking for a Detection Engineering Lead for potential upcoming work. This would be part of an opportunity for our Partner to expand their footprint within a Federal IT sector. RequirementsUS CitizenshipAbility to obtain a Public Trust ClearanceOSCP or GXPN5 years within IR in a large SOC (over 5,000 endpoints) with at least 3 years focused on proactive detection engineering, threat hunt, or adversary emulation3 years of experience with demonstrated proficiency in forming hypothesis, querying large datasets and identifying APT behavior2 years' experience with demonstrated proficiency in scripting languages including Python and PowerShell to develop new tools2 years' experience with demonstrated proficiency developing detections in a SIEM (utilizing Splunk ES or Microsoft Sentinel) About Us For more than 20 years, NewGen Technologies has solved our clients' toughest IT challenges with integrity, security, and outstanding service by delivering both technology and talent. We have helped secure borders, have used artificial intelligence (AI) to fight terror, aided the identification of criminals, and have helped to prevent crime through the introduction of biometrics. Our team of Highly Cleared Specialists have hard-to-find skills and expertise in a wide spectrum of technologies to provide solutions that transform business processes and solve problems of national significance. #CJ Beth Morris NewGen Technologies Lead Senior Recruiter bmorris @newgentechnologies.com www.newgentechnologies.com