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LinkedIn· HQ in United States

Staff Information Security Engineer - Detection Engineering

Location: United States · Category: Engineering & Development · Seniority: Lead · Posted: November 1, 2026 · Verified: Nov 1, 2026

Role Overview & Description

This role builds and improves security detection capabilities to protect LinkedIn's infrastructure. The engineer will develop detection rules, analyze threats, and respond to incidents to enhance the company's security posture.
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Professional social platform for hiring, advertising, sales and learning.

Headquarters: United States

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