SIEM Engineer
Location: Austin, TX
Job Type: Contract
Company: IDR
Category: Security
Job Description Apply Now
The SIEM Engineer role is a critical position within organizations focused on bolstering cybersecurity infrastructure and safeguarding valuable digital assets. As a SIEM Engineer, you will play a central role in optimizing security information and event management (SIEM) platforms, specifically leveraging the advanced capabilities of CrowdStrike technologies. This full-time opportunity provides the chance to work at the intersection of innovative threat detection, security response, and proactive monitoring, benefiting from exposure to leading-edge cybersecurity tools. As part of a mission-driven team, the SIEM Engineer is entrusted with advancing the organization's security posture by enhancing SIEM configuration, telemetry coverage, and overall system integration.
This role is ideal for individuals passionate about cybersecurity and eager to contribute to a collaborative and forward-thinking environment. The SIEM Engineer will have direct impact on security operations by integrating high-value log sources, refining detection mechanisms, and supporting the deployment of new security services. With the organization's commitment to professional growth and access to an engaged leadership team, this position offers both challenge and reward for driven cybersecurity professionals.
In this SIEM Engineer position, you will engage with cross-functional teams, including Security Operations and IT, to address evolving threat landscapes and identify improvement opportunities. The role emphasizes not only technical acumen but also the ability to communicate findings and recommendations to both operational and executive stakeholders. Your expertise in SIEM detection engineering, alert optimization, and dashboard development will be vital in fostering a robust security environment.
Joining this organization means being part of a team that values innovation, continuous learning, and the pursuit of security excellence. The company’s comprehensive benefits package demonstrates its commitment to employee well-being, while the supportive work culture ensures opportunities for advancement and professional recognition.
SIEM Engineer - Summary- Serve as a key contributor to the optimization and expansion of CrowdStrike SIEM technologies within the organization.
- Enhance threat detection, monitoring, and response capabilities by improving SIEM configuration and telemetry coverage.
- Support integration of additional security services to ensure data quality, correlation, and actionable insights.
- Assess, tune, and expand the current CrowdStrike SIEM configuration to maximize visibility and security signal quality.
- Integrate high-value log sources into the SIEM platform for comprehensive monitoring and detection.
- Develop, refine, and maintain security dashboards tailored for both operational teams and executive leadership.
- Collaborate closely with Security Operations, IT teams, and system owners to identify security gaps and recommend improvements.
- Support the rollout and adoption of additional CrowdStrike services, ensuring seamless data integration and correlation.
- Document processes, create detailed reports, and participate in knowledge transfer initiatives across teams.
- Engage in stakeholder management, including conducting executive communication and facilitating cross-departmental alignment.
- Competitive compensation package aligned with industry standards for SIEM Engineer roles.
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Opportunity to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP).
- Access to a dedicated Engagement Manager focused on employee success and satisfaction.
- Recognition through industry awards and a proven record of employee support.
- Demonstrated experience with CrowdStrike SIEM, including configuration, dashboard development, and detection engineering.
- Proficiency in log source integration, data normalization, and alert optimization.
- Strong documentation, reporting, and knowledge transfer skills.
- Experience in stakeholder engagement, executive communication, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Ability to analyze complex security environments and recommend actionable improvements.
- Detail-oriented and analytical, with a passion for cybersecurity and continuous improvement.
- Effective communicator, able to present technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Proactive team player who thrives in fast-paced, mission-driven settings.
- Committed to professional growth and staying current with cybersecurity trends and technologies.
- The organization has over 25 years of industry experience and a strong reputation for employee and client satisfaction.
- Recognized for excellence with multiple staffing awards, reinforcing a culture of achievement and support.
- Employees benefit from a supportive infrastructure, access to industry-leading technologies, and a collaborative environment.
- Consider applying if you are seeking to advance your career in cybersecurity and make a meaningful impact within a respected organization.
- To join this dynamic team as a SIEM Engineer, click the job application button and take the next step in your cybersecurity career.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. IDR is subject to certain governmental recordkeeping and reporting requirements for the administration of civil rights laws and regulations. In order to comply with these laws, we invite employees to voluntarily self-identify their race or ethnicity, gender, and veteran status (if applicable). Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment. The information obtained will be kept confidential and may only be used in accordance with the provisions of applicable laws, executive orders, and regulations, including those that require the information to be summarized and reported to the federal government for civil rights enforcement. You may access this form here.