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SIEM Engineer



Job description

Piper Companies is seeking a SIEM Engineer to join a cutting-edge cybersecurity team supporting Cortex XSIAM deployments in a fully remote capacity.

This is a highly technical, client-facing role focused on log ingestion, detection strategy, and SIEM optimization for enterprise customers.

Key Responsibilities of the SIEM Engineer

  • Collaborate with the technical lead to develop and execute log ingestion strategies.
  • Define and implement detection strategies aligned with customer requirements and industry best practices.
  • Guide the onboarding of high-quality log sources into Cortex XSIAM.
  • Monitor, tune, and optimize log source ingestion and correlation rules.
  • Design and implement effective correlation rules to enhance threat detection.
  • Act as a subject matter expert (SME) in SIEM, log ingestion, and correlation.
  • Identify automation opportunities to improve alert handling and analyst workflows.
  • Create and maintain technical documentation related to SIEM configurations and processes.
  • Support product adoption through collaboration with internal and external teams.
  • Participate in customer meetings and workshops as needed (up to 10% travel).
  • Qualifications for the SIEM Engineer

  • 6+ years of experience deploying and integrating SIEM platforms in enterprise environments.
  • Strong background in log management, event correlation, and compliance automation.
  • Hands-on experience with SIEM tools such as Splunk, IBM QRadar, or similar.
  • Proven ability to develop and tune detection and correlation rules.
  • Proficiency in Regular Expressions and log parsing.
  • Ability to interpret third-party log documentation and understand log formats.
  • Familiarity with SIEM performance metrics and reporting.
  • Solid understanding of security operations across endpoint, network, and cloud environments.
  • 4+ years of experience working with Security Operations Center (SOC) tools and processes.
  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent certifications (e.g., CISSP, GIAC, vendor-specific SIEM certifications).
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills in English (additional languages a plus).
  • Ability to read and produce technical design documentation.
  • Compensation for the SIEM Engineer include:

    • Salary Range: $120,000 - $150,000

    • Full Benefits: Fully Remote, Cigna Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, etc.


    Required Skill Profession

    Computer Occupations



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