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Detection Engineer

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Datavant

Datavant

501-1,000 employees

Health data technology for secure information exchange

Data & Analytics
Hardware
Enterprise Software
AI & Machine Learning
Financial Services
Biotechnology
Healthcare

Compensation Overview

$131.8k - $155kAnnually

Mid, Senior

Remote in USA

Category
Cybersecurity
IT & Security
Required Skills
Microsoft Azure
Communications
Git
AWS
Splunk
Requirements
  • Proficient in scripting languages and ability to implement secure coding, design practices, Git Version Control, and using release pipelines (Production).
  • Proven experience in threat hunting, security detection, and incident response.
  • Have knowledge or experience in the application security landscape and best practices.
  • Experience in designing and implementing a Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) solution.
  • Experience in analyzing log data such as network traffic, endpoint events, SaaS activity (O365, Gdrive, Sharepoint, etc.), production host events, IOCs, and more to confidently identify, evaluate, and mitigate malicious activity, including automating the recommended countermeasures.
  • Deep knowledge of AWS/Azure services and management including containerization (Docker) and container orchestration (EKS, GKE, AKS) is highly desirable.
  • Familiarity with SIEM solutions (Splunk) and automation tools.
  • Thrive in a fast-paced autonomous environment.
  • Great communication, prioritization, and project management skills. With the ability to advocate for a position while maintaining a collaborative and open-minded approach.
  • Passionate about building a big business that transforms the healthcare industry.
Responsibilities
  • Design, implement, automate, and maintain security detection mechanisms to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention, overhead, and repetitive processes.
  • Develop and maintain custom detection rules and signatures to identify specific threats or patterns of behavior.
  • Monitor and fine-tune detection systems to reduce false positives, alert fatigue, and improve accuracy.
  • Collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure effective incident detection and response.
  • Provide recommendations for improving the organization’s security posture based on the detection findings.
  • Create and maintain custom scripts and automation tools to support threat hunting and detection efforts.
  • Build new pipelines and workflows to accommodate new automation processes.
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest threat vectors and attack surfaces to be innovative in preventing successful malicious campaigns and protect the organization.
  • Work collaboratively with engineering, legal, people and other Datavant teams.
  • Be part of on-call rotation for Incident Response.

Datavant specializes in health data technology, focusing on the secure exchange of patient information while maintaining privacy. The company's main product is software that de-identifies patient health data, removing personal identifiers and linking records from various sources. This allows healthcare providers, researchers, and other stakeholders to share and access health data securely, which is crucial for research, treatment, and public health initiatives. For instance, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Datavant's technology helped connect different datasets to analyze the virus's effects on populations. Unlike many competitors, Datavant operates on a software-as-a-service (SaaS) model, charging subscription fees that vary based on client size and data complexity. The goal of Datavant is to enhance data interoperability in the healthcare sector while ensuring patient privacy.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$80.5M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2017

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

12%

1 year growth

3%

2 year growth

12%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Strategic partnerships with companies like Blockgraph and Promptly Health expand Datavant's market reach and application areas.
  • The acquisition of Healthjump and Swellbox enhances Datavant's capabilities in health data exchange and patient data access.
  • Datavant's role in critical public health initiatives, such as COVID-19 data linking, underscores its importance and potential for growth.

What critics are saying

  • The highly specialized nature of health data technology means Datavant must continuously innovate to stay ahead of competitors.
  • Dependence on subscription-based revenue could be risky if clients face budget constraints or switch to alternative solutions.

What makes Datavant unique

  • Datavant's unique de-identification and data linking technology ensures secure and cohesive patient data sharing, setting it apart from competitors.
  • The company's focus on privacy preservation while enabling data interoperability addresses a critical need in the healthcare sector.
  • Datavant's extensive network, surpassing 70,000 hospitals and clinics, provides a significant competitive edge in health data exchange.

Benefits

Competitive Salaries & Rewards

Generous Parental & Family Leave

Ability to work anywhere in the US and Canada

Meaningful equity

Competitive Benefits – Full Family Coverage

WFH Stipend & Monthly Credit

Commitment to Learning & Development

Unlimited PTO