Security Engineer (SIEM / EL3 Logging)

PingWind; Huntsville (AL); Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Eleven Federal Holidays

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Dental and Vision Insurance

401k with matching

Education assistance

Job summary

PingWind is seeking a Security Engineer to design, implement, and maintain robust security monitoring and logging for IAM systems. This role emphasizes EL3 logging, SIEM, and compliance with CSF and FISMA.

The ideal candidate will lead incident management, remediation efforts, and ongoing security assessments, ensuring strong data protection and threat detection in a federal context.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 8 years of security engineering experience.
• Strong SIEM and EL3 logging expertise.
• Knowledge of NIST RMF, FISMA, FedRAMP and CSAM.
• Experience with remediation and POA&M management.
• Understanding of AES-256 and TLS encryption.
• Ability to analyze security events, logs and alerts.
• Excellent compliance documentation and tracking.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain security monitoring and logging for IAM systems.
• Lead Security Incident Management and remediation efforts.
• Support OSA and POA&M activities and CSF scorecard compliance.
• Manage CDM results, CVE findings, and remediation tracking.
• Ensure encryption standards and data handling policies are applied.
• Collaborate with security, operations, and development teams.

Skills

SIEM tools

EL3 logging

NIST RMF

FISMA

CSAM processes

Threat detection

Documentation

Collaboration

FedRAMP

Security tools

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Remote
Required Clearance: Public Trust
Required Education: Bachelors
Required Experience: 8 years

Position Description

The Security Engineer (SIEM / EL3 Logging) is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining robust security monitoring, logging, and incident response capabilities for the FSA IAM systems. This role ensures advanced event logging (EL3), Security Event and Incident Management (SIEM), and overall security compliance to protect sensitive identity data and support rapid threat detection.

Responsibilities

The Security Engineer ensures the IAM solution meets Event Log Management and Advanced Logging (EL3) requirements, proper encryption standards for data at rest (AES-256 with SHA-256) and data in transit (latest TLS protocols), and FISMA compliance. They lead Security Incident Management, manage remediation efforts for security findings, support Ongoing Security Assessments (OSA), and maintain Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) in CSAM. Key responsibilities include implementing and enhancing SIEM processes to detect and respond to threats in real time, managing security controls and inheritance statements, addressing Continuous Diagnostics and Monitoring (CDM) results, handling Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) findings, tracking remediation efforts, and ensuring the Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) scorecard meets or exceeds required ratings. The role also supports broader compliance activities, including supply chain risk management, data planning, federal records and CUI handling, IT accessibility (Section 508), technology business management reporting, and project, risk, and schedule documentation needed to sustain the Authority to Operate (ATO). They provide security expertise for identity verification, account recovery processes, and overall environment protection.

Required Qualifications

• - Strong expertise in SIEM tools, advanced logging (EL3), and security event management


• - Deep knowledge of NIST RMF, FISMA, FedRAMP, and CSAM processes


• - Experience with security remediation, POA&M management, and vulnerability tracking


• - Familiarity with data encryption standards (AES-256, TLS) and logging requirements


• - Ability to analyze security events, logs, and alerts for threat detection


• - Excellent documentation and compliance tracking skills


• - Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities under pressure


• - Effective collaboration with security, operations, and development teams


• - Understanding of federal cybersecurity policies and identity management security


• - Proficiency with security tools, Microsoft Office, and compliance platforms

About PingWind

PingWind is focused on delivering outstanding services to the federal government. We have extensive experience in the fields of cybersecurity, development, IT infrastructure, supply chain management and other professional services such as system design and continuous improvement. PingWind is an SBA certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) with offices in Northern Virginia and Huntsville AL.

www.PingWind.com

Our benefits include:

• Eleven Federal Holidays


• Paid Time Off accrued each pay period


• Parental Leave


• Three medical plan choices with generous employer contribution


• Dental and Vision Insurance


• Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability


• Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance


• 401k with competitive matching and vesting schedule


• Continuing education assistance


• Short Term / Long Term Disability & Life Insurance


• Medical, Dependent Care and Commuter Flexible Spending Accounts


• Employee Assistance Program


• Wellness benefits include Calm Health app and WellHub gym subsidy (formerly GymPass)


• 529 College Savings Plan


• Legal Insurance


• Pet Insurance

Salary Range

$93k-$128K

The pay range for this job is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) job responsibilities, education, certifications, experience, as well as internal equity mapping and alignment with market data, or other applicable laws.

Veterans are encouraged to apply

PingWind, Inc. does not discriminate in employment opportunities, terms, and conditions of employment, or practices on the basis of race, age, gender, religious or political beliefs, national origin or heritage, disability, sexual orientation, or any characteristic protected by law.