Lead Detection Engineer - AI-Driven Cyber Security

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About the role

Capital One is seeking a Detection Engineer Manager, Cyber Security in McLean, VA to lead AI-driven detection engineering, DaC practices, and behavioral detections across endpoint environments. You’ll partner with CSOC, Threat Intelligence, and Hunt teams to advance governance and risk transformation. The role requires 5+ years in security, strong leadership, and hands-on experience with EDR tools, Python, and security analytics.

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