Security Engineer

Summary/Objective
We're hiring a SOC Engineer! Are you an Elastic SIEM expert with a passion for threat detection and automation? We are looking for a seasoned engineer (5+ years experience) to lead our complex log investigations, optimize our SIEM infrastructure, and build out automated response capabilities using Python and Power Shell.

If you love turning data into defense, check out the details below.

Key Responsibilities:

Log Investigation & Incident Response:

Investigate security incidents using log data to identify threats and vulnerabilities.

Respond to incidents in a timely and efficient manner, ensuring thorough documentation and analysis.

Develop and maintain incident runbooks and response procedures.

Rule & Dashboard Development:

Create and refine SIEM rules, alerts, and dashboards to enhance threat detection capabilities.

Continuously optimize detection logic to reduce false positives and improve accuracy.

Collaborate with SOC analysts to identify and implement new use cases.

Elastic SIEM Management:

Design and maintain a scalable Elastic SIEM infrastructure.

Manage data ingestion, ensuring accurate and consistent logging from various sources.

Monitor system health and performance, implementing optimizations as needed.

Scripting & Automation:

Automate repetitive tasks using Power Shell and Python to improve SOC efficiency.

Develop custom scripts to enhance log parsing and event enrichment processes.

Security & Best Practices:

Implement SIEM security measures, including user roles and access controls.

Stay updated with the latest security trends and ensure compliance with industry best practices.

Required

Skills & Experience:

5+ years of experience in a SOC environment with a focus on ELASTIC SIEM

Strong knowledge of log analysis, incident response, and threat detection methodologies.

Experience with the Elastic SIEM stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana).

Proficiency in Power Shell and Python scripting.

Familiarity with network protocols, cybersecurity frameworks, and attack vectors.

Experience with Linux and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).

Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Salary Range: $100K-130k

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Travel
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