Lead SOC Engineer (SIEM) (CPX)

Cpx Affiliate; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 260,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Cpx Affiliate in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced SOC Lead Engineer, SIEM to provide technical leadership, SIEM architecture design, and pre-sales support across multiple environments. You will guide senior and junior engineers while coordinating SIEM solutions and licensing across customers.

This role requires 10+ years in SIEM/SOC, CISSP/CISM, and proven leadership; you will collaborate with the SOC Engineering & Architecture Manager to drive SIEM strategy and improve SOC efficiency.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of SIEM and SOC operations experience.
• Leadership role within a SOC or cybersecurity environment.
• CISSP and/or CISM certification preferred; Splunk Architect highly regarded.
• Strong knowledge of SIEM tools and log management best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical operations and management of SIEM tools across environments and customers.
• Oversee log collection layer maintenance with a focus on CRIBL.
• Forecast, track, and coordinate SIEM licenses with sales for estimations and renewals.
• Develop and enforce logging standards across systems and platforms.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to SOC Engineers on SIEM services and logs.
• Participate in pre-sales activities for SIEM licenses and architectures.
• Collaborate with SOC Engineering & Architecture Manager on SIEM strategies.
• Deliver regular reporting on SIEM services, SOC operations, and license management.

Skills

SIEM expertise

Technical leadership

Pre-sales experience

SOC operations

Problem solving

Mentorship

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Cybersecurity

CISSP

CISM

Splunk Certified Architect

Tools

Splunk

Sentinel

LogRhythm

FortiSIEM

CRIBL

Job description

Overview

The SOC Lead Engineer, SIEM has a vital role in the SOC that encompasses technical leadership, SIEM architecture design, and pre-sales support. This position is responsible for overseeing the management and coordination of SIEM solutions, within the Security Operations Center (SOC). The SOC Lead Engineer will guide senior and junior engineers in day-to-day operations across multiple environments and customers, while also assisting in pre-sales estimations of SIEM licenses. Reporting to the Senior SOC Engineering & Architecture Manager, the SOC Lead Engineer, SIEM is a seasoned professional with over a decade of experience in SIEM operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical operations and management of SIEM tools including Splunk, Sentinel, LogRhythm,Qradar and FortiSIEM.
• Oversee the maintenance and functionality of the log collection layer, with a focus on tools like CRIBL.
• Ensure the health and functionality of SIEM systems through regular checks and maintenance activities.
• Oversee and manage SIEM licenses, including forecasting, tracking usage, and coordinating with sales for estimations and renewals.
• Optimize SIEM telemetry to ensure efficient and accurate data collection, correlation, and reporting.
• Develop and enforce logging standards across all customers, systems and platforms to maintain consistent and reliable log data
• Provide guidance and mentorship to SOC Engineers in managing and resolving issues related to SIEM services and log management.
• Participate in pre-sales activities to provide technical expertise and estimation for SIEM licenses and architectures.
• Collaborate with SOC Engineering & Architecture Manager to develop SIEM architecture strategies and implement initiatives.
• Assist in continuous process improvements to increase SOC efficiency and effectiveness.
• Provide regular and accurate reporting on SIEM services, SOC operations, and license management to relevant stakeholders.

Skills

• Extensive knowledge and hands-on experience with SIEM tools such as Splunk, Sentinel, LogRhythm, FortiSIEM, and log collection components like CRIBL.
• Proven technical leadership skills in a complex, fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrable pre-sales experience, particularly in estimating SIEM licenses.
• Strong understanding of SOC operations, cybersecurity principles, and best practices.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to make decisions under pressure.
• Excellent mentorship and team development capabilities.
• High proficiency in written and verbal communication.

Qualifications

Certifications

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM).
• Splunk Certified Architect or similar SIEM certifications are a must.
• Cloud-related certifications like AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Google Professional Cloud Architect, or Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert.
• Networking certifications such as CCNA or CCNP are advantageous.

Educational Experience

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in SIEM and SOC operations, with significant experience in SIEM management and architecture.
• Prior leadership role experience within a SOC or similar cybersecurity environment.