SIEM Engineer
Location: New York, NY
Job Type: Contract
Company: IDR
Category: Security
Job Description Apply Now
Are you passionate about cybersecurity and driven to make a measurable impact in enterprise security monitoring? We are seeking a skilled SIEM Engineer to join a top-tier organization with a strong commitment to protecting digital assets and advancing threat detection capabilities. As a SIEM Engineer, you will play a key role in supporting, optimizing, and enhancing Elastic SIEM environments to ensure robust security monitoring and real-time threat response. This full-time opportunity offers the flexibility of remote work while collaborating with a dynamic team focused on innovative cybersecurity solutions.
The SIEM Engineer will be responsible for maintaining the health, performance, and stability of enterprise SIEM systems, with a focus on Elastic SIEM platforms. Your expertise will be vital in developing and fine-tuning detection mechanisms, managing log source onboarding, and ensuring data quality across multiple sources. You will work directly with security teams to troubleshoot complex issues, support continuous improvement, and expand monitoring coverage to address evolving cyber threats.
This role is ideal for professionals with extensive experience in Elastic SIEM, log source management, and security automation. If you bring a strong analytical mindset, a collaborative approach, and a passion for continuous learning in cybersecurity, you will thrive in this position. With access to competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and career growth opportunities, this is the perfect time to advance your career as a SIEM Engineer. Apply today by clicking the job application button and take the next step in your cybersecurity career.
SIEM Engineer - Summary- Key position ensuring effective security monitoring using Elastic SIEM platforms.
- Collaborate remotely with a dedicated security team on enterprise-scale projects.
- Contribute to the enhancement of detection, alerting, and data quality in SIEM systems.
- Work with a leading organization focused on cybersecurity and threat management.
- Support and optimize Elastic SIEM detections, alerts, and dashboards to improve security visibility and incident response.
- Monitor SIEM system health, performance, and data ingestion processes to ensure reliability and stability.
- Develop and enhance detection capabilities to minimize false positives and maximize threat coverage.
- Manage the onboarding, parsing, and normalization of security log sources from diverse platforms.
- Troubleshoot issues related to data ingestion, alerting, and data quality in collaboration with internal security teams.
- Continuously improve detection rules and monitoring strategies to adapt to new and emerging cyber threats.
- Document configuration changes, detection logic, and troubleshooting procedures to maintain system integrity and compliance.
- Competitive compensation package designed to attract and retain top cybersecurity talent.
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Employee Stock Ownership Program offering long-term financial growth.
- Dedicated engagement manager committed to your professional success and well-being.
- Access to industry-leading resources and ongoing training for career advancement.
- Recognition as part of an award-winning staffing organization with a history of excellence.
- Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience with Elastic SIEM platforms in an enterprise environment.
- Proven expertise in detection tuning, log source management, and SIEM optimization.
- Experience working with security logs from multiple sources, ensuring comprehensive security coverage.
- Strong scripting or automation skills preferred for process improvement and efficiency.
- Demonstrated experience with cloud and enterprise logging environments is an advantage.
- Excellent troubleshooting abilities and collaborative skills for working with cross-functional security teams.
- Detail-oriented and analytical thinker with a passion for cybersecurity and threat detection.
- Experienced in optimizing Elastic SIEM environments for enterprise-scale organizations.
- Proactive problem-solver who thrives in a collaborative, remote work setting.
- Keen interest in ongoing professional development and staying ahead of industry trends.
- Strong communicator with the ability to document and share technical information effectively.
- This full-time, remote role allows for flexibility and work-life balance while engaging in challenging cybersecurity projects.
- Opportunity to contribute to a leading organization recognized for its innovation in cybersecurity and staffing excellence.
- Supportive management and resources are available for your career growth and technical development.
- Enjoy the benefits of working for an employer with over 25 years of proven industry experience and a strong commitment to employee success.
- Click the job application button to join a forward-thinking team and make a significant impact as a SIEM Engineer.
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.