Security Architect SIEM Engineer

Software People Inc; Saint James (NY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote position

Job summary

SOFTWARE PEOPLE INC in Saint James, NY is seeking a Security Architect SIEM Engineer to design and strengthen enterprise security. You will implement SIEM solutions, develop security architecture frameworks, and lead incident response.

Candidates should have hands-on SIEM experience with Splunk, IBM QRadar, or Microsoft Sentinel, knowledge of NIST/ISO 27001, and strong analytical and communication skills. This is a remote position with potential collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Security Architect or SIEM Engineer.
• Hands-on experience with Splunk, QRadar, or Sentinel.
• Knowledge of NIST, ISO 27001, or MITRE ATT&CK.
• Experience with log management, threat detection, and incident response.
• Familiarity with firewalls, IDS/IPS, and endpoint protection.
• Certifications like CISSP, CISM, CEH are preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain SIEM solutions enterprise-wide.
• Develop and optimize security architecture frameworks, policies, and standards.
• Monitor, analyze, and respond to security events and incidents in real time.
• Create and tune correlation rules, dashboards, and reports in SIEM.
• Integrate log sources and data feeds into the SIEM environment.
• Conduct threat hunting, vulnerability assessments, and risk analysis.
• Support incident response efforts and provide forensic analysis as needed.

Skills

Security architecture

Threat detection

Incident response

Analytical thinking

Communication

Tools

Splunk

IBM QRadar

Microsoft Sentinel

Log management

Job description

About the Role:

SOFTWARE PEOPLE INC is looking for a talented Security Architect SIEM Engineer to join our team in Saint James, NY. This is an exciting opportunity to play a critical role in designing and strengthening enterprise security infrastructure for a dynamic technology company. If you're passionate about cybersecurity and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) solutions across the enterprise
• Develop and optimize security architecture frameworks, policies, and standards
• Monitor, analyze, and respond to security events, alerts, and incidents in real time
• Create and tune correlation rules, dashboards, and reports within the SIEM platform
• Collaborate with IT and security teams to integrate log sources and data feeds into the SIEM environment
• Conduct threat hunting, vulnerability assessments, and risk analysis activities
• Support incident response efforts and provide forensic analysis as needed

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Security Architect, SIEM Engineer, or similar cybersecurity role
• Hands-on expertise with SIEM platforms such as Splunk, IBM QRadar, Microsoft Sentinel, or similar tools
• Strong knowledge of security frameworks including NIST, ISO 27001, or MITRE ATT&CK
• Experience with log management, threat detection, and incident response
• Familiarity with network security, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and endpoint protection
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or SIEM-specific credentials preferred
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

About Us:

SOFTWARE PEOPLE INC is a trusted technology solutions provider based in Saint James, NY, with a strong reputation for delivering innovative IT and cybersecurity services to clients across industries. Our customers rely on us for cutting-edge solutions and dependable expertise that keeps their businesses secure and running smoothly. We foster a collaborative, growth-oriented workplace where talented professionals are empowered to do their best work.

This is a remote position.