Managed SIEM Engineer | Splunk & Microsoft Sentinel

Critical Start, Inc.; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Unlimited PTO

Parental leave

401(k)

Job summary

Critical Start, Inc. in Plano, TX is seeking a dedicated Cybersecurity Engineer to join our Managed Security Services.

You will monitor and maintain multiple SIEM environments, including Microsoft Sentinel and Splunk, and work with clients to onboard security technologies while delivering tailored security solutions. The role requires 2+ years in cybersecurity engineering, strong SIEM experience, scripting ability, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or equivalent experience and industry certifications.
• 2+ years of experience in a cybersecurity engineering role
• 2+ years of experience with SIEM tools, specifically Splunk & Microsoft Sentinel.
• Proficiency in handling security data sources, log formats, and data ingestion methods.
• Experience creating SIEM content such as alerts, reports, and dashboards.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• 2+ years of experience with next-gen antivirus (AV) or endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions.
• Scripting capabilities in languages like Bash, PowerShell, Python, or others.
• Ability to establish trust and rapport with customers, even when dealing with complex technical issues.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Expertise: Stay at the forefront of the industry by continuously updating your knowledge in SIEM tools.
• Client Engagement: Deliver our managed services to clients through project-based workflows related to SIEM technologies.
• Technical Guidance: Provide technical leadership, expertise, and configuration assistance to both colleagues and clients, helping them maintain robust and effective SIEM security programs.
• Technical Development: Collaborate on developing technical pathways to foster growth within the organization and lead cross-functional training sessions.
• Best Practices: Create and maintain best practices and assist clients in deploying and configuring security policies, log forwarders, data sources, content, and alerts.
• Security Maturation: Assist clients in maturing their SIEM security products in alignment with industry standards and our program offerings.
• Problem Resolution: Troubleshoot interactions between data sources and SIEM technologies, as well as API interactions between supported security integrations and our platform (CORR).
• Automation: Identify opportunities to automate aspects of SIEM engineering workload, enhancing efficiency and accuracy.
• Client Collaboration: Work closely with clients to address technical concerns, provide value reporting, and configure their environments effectively.
• Documentation: Develop and maintain comprehensive security documentation, including playbooks, standard operating procedures, and training materials as needed.
• Continuous Learning: Stay up-to-date with the latest security threats and trends, incorporating this knowledge into our security solutions. Obtain and maintain relevant security certifications.
• Team Collaboration: Collaborate with fellow cybersecurity engineers, product managers, and architects to design and implement innovative security solutions, ensuring the highest level of protection for our clients.

Skills

SIEM expertise

Splunk

Microsoft Sentinel

Scripting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Cybersecurity / IT

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Puppet

Job description

Critical Start, Inc. in Plano, TX is seeking a dedicated Cybersecurity Engineer to join our Managed Security Services.

You will monitor and maintain multiple SIEM environments, including Microsoft Sentinel and Splunk, and work with clients to onboard security technologies while delivering tailored security solutions. The role requires 2+ years in cybersecurity engineering, strong SIEM experience, scripting ability, and excellent communication.