Content SIEM Engineer

Job#: 2077231

Job Description:

Apex Systems, a World-Class Technology Solutions Provider, is seeking applicants for the below position on behalf of our client. Please apply if interested and qualified. Please note that only qualified candidates will be contacted.

**We cannot work corp to corp - All applicants must be able to work directly on Apexs W2 without sponsorship needed now or in the future.**

Position: Content SIEM Engineer

Location: Charlotte, NC | Chicago, IL | Washington DC - 100% onsite - 5 days weekly!

Duration: 12+ months contract

Pay Rate Range: $76/hr W2

Requirements:

• 3+ years of proven experience in SIEM and security operations (e.g., Splunk ES, Anvilogic, Palo Alto Cortex, Crowdstrike, MS Sentinel, Google Chronicle).
• 3+ years of experience with Splunk, certifications preferred
• 3+ Year experience with the detection and response-based security controls in at least one Public Cloud environment (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud Platform, Azure).
• 2+ years of experience with WIZ
• Understanding of Threat Modeling and Detection Engineering best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Leadership and Development:

As an Individual Contributor with significant Cloud (AWS or Azure) and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) domain experience collaborate and influence a team of talented developers in a collaborative and high-performing work environment. Set and achieve clear objectives, provide clarity and regular feedback, and enhance the teams capabilities.

2. AWS Detection Engineering:

Understand and help drive Detection Engineering efforts in SIEM or SOAR as appropriate within AWS environments, using technologies such as AWS GuardDuty, AWS CloudWatch, AWS CloudTrail, AWS CloudFront, KMS, AWS SecurityHub, CSPM, DSPM, SSPM, and CIEM technologies to help defend the banks platform and workloads.

3. SIEM and SOAR Software Solution Architecture and Design:

Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including cybersecurity experts, IT operations, and business units, to understand security requirements and business goals. Architect and design scalable and resilient SIEM and SOAR solutions that can effectively handle diverse data sources and complex security analytics use cases. Conduct regular reviews and refinement of the architecture to accommodate changes in the threat landscape and business needs.

4. Development and Implementation:

Provide your expertise to augment the SIEM and SOAR development teams in coding, testing, and deploying custom applications to enhance the capabilities to detect advanced threats.

Implement integrations with various data sources, security tools, and external threat intelligence feeds to enhance threat detection and response capabilities.

Ensure compliance with coding standards, security best practices, scalability, resiliency concepts, and data privacy regulations throughout the development lifecycle.

5. Security Incident Management:

Develop and refine strategies for proactive threat detection, incident identification, and efficient response and remediation.

Conduct thorough analysis of security incidents, ensuring root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.

Collaborate with the Incident Response team to enhance incident handling and escalation procedures.

6. Performance Optimization and Scalability:

Continuously monitor the performance of the SIEM and SOAR systems and identify areas for optimization and enhancement.

Evaluate and implement appropriate infrastructure upgrades to support increasing data volumes and maintain optimal system performance.

Conduct load testing and performance tuning exercises to ensure the SIEM and SOAR platforms can handle ever expanding peak operational loads.

7. Compliance and Policy:

Ensure adherence to industry standards, regulatory requirements, and internal security policies in all aspects of SIEM development and operation.

Collaborate with the Compliance team to fulfill audit requests and participate in security assessments and penetration testing exercises.

8. Research and Innovation:

Stay informed about the latest cybersecurity threats, trends, and emerging technologies relevant to SIEM and SOAR development and security operations.

Evaluate new SIEM and SOAR tools, Detection Engineering technologies, and techniques to improve the organizations security posture and stay ahead of potential threats.

Stay informed about Cloud detection and response security controls.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a retirement plan (401k or local country equivalent) program. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.

EEO Employer

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.