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SIEM/SOC/XSIAM ENGINEER & CLOUD SECURITY ENGINEER
Note: PYTHON IS A MUST HAVE
Job Type: Contract (12 months)
Job Description
Collaborate with the technical lead to devise a comprehensive log ingestion strategy
Contribute to the development of detection strategies based on industry best practices
Articulate a step-by-step process to ensure the ingestion of high-quality log sources
Monitor and optimize log sources for optimal performance
Create meticulous and effective correlation rules
Fine-tune log sources and correlation rules to enhance system efficiency
Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) in SIEM, correlation, and log source ingestion
Serve as a trusted advisor to end customers, offering consultative guidance and expertise in optimizing the utilization of Cortex XSIAM
Leverage your in-depth knowledge of SIEM and SOC practices to assess customer needs, provide tailored recommendations, and assist in the formulation of effective security strategies
Collaborate closely with customers to understand their unique challenges and objectives, translating them into actionable steps that enhance their security posture
Identify opportunities to enhance analyst alert handling through automation
Foster collaboration with internal and external teams to drive product adoption
Produce technical documentation detailing SIEM aspects of the engagement
Occasionally travel to customer meetings and workshops (up to 10% of the time)
Qualifications
Exceptional written and verbal communication and presentation skills, for both internal and external interactions
5+ years of hands-on experience in deploying and integrating SIEM solutions within enterprise to large enterprise-level environments
Proficiency in coordinating and conducting event collection, log management, event management, compliance automation, and identity monitoring using SIEM platforms
Ability to conceive and develop correlation and detection rules in SIEM systems to enable effective alerting
Proven experience in providing consultative services to end customers within the realm of cybersecurity, particularly in SIEM and SOC domains
Demonstrated ability to comprehend customer requirements, analyze complex security environments, and deliver strategic recommendations that align with their goals
Strong expertise in Regular Expressions (Regex)
Skill in understanding logs and locating relevant third-party documentation when required
Knowledge of generating reports on SIEM status, including metrics like logging source count, log collection rate, and other performance indicators
Understanding of Security Analysis & Response, encompassing endpoint, network, and cloud-based environments is a plus
Proficient in comprehending and creating technical design documentation
5+ years of experience with Security Operations Centers (SOC) tooling and processes
5+ years of hands-on experience in deploying and integrating endpoint security solutions within enterprise to large enterprise-level environments.
Relevant bachelor's degree or equivalent military experience or industry-recognized qualifications (CISSP, GIAC, SIEM Vendor Qualification, etc.), is a plus
About Us
Saddleback Solutions
offer Consultancy and Professional Services to our Partners and Clients. We partner Palo Alto Networks, Juniper Networks and Arista worldwide, and we indirectly Partner AWS, so there are always lots of varying opportunities that come up.
We have long standing and close relationships with our consultants and our partners so we can represent you fully. We offer free training for all our consultants should they wish to expand their knowledge and profiles while with us.
We have an education services arm also, so our consultants once qualified can also offer their services running workshops or bootcamps between projects or even full time.
We will support you the best way we know how.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Contract
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