Cybersecurity Engineer (Remote)

Cybersecurity Engineer

Our client is seeking a strategic-minded security engineer to lead detection engineering and SIEM operations while serving as a key escalation point for partners. This is a high-impact role that blends technical oversight, mentorship, and detection engineering perfect for someone who enjoys enabling others while shaping the future of enterprise-scale threat monitoring.

• Location: Remote Will work CST hours
• Pay: $135/year - $140k/year
• Duration: 6 month contract-to-hire

What You ll Do:

• Serve as the escalation point for SIEM and SOAR operations
• Guide detection engineering efforts, including alert creation, tuning, and lifecycle management in Splunk.
• Provide mentorship to junior analysts and help improve triage processes across teams.
• Oversee and influence the direction of Google Chronicle / SecOps automation efforts.
• Participate in after-hours calls when critical SIEM issues or escalations arise.

What Gets You the Job:

• Proven experience with Splunk in a SIEM environment (SME-level preferred).
• Working knowledge of detection engineering, alerting logic, and program lifecycle development.
• Familiarity with SOAR tools such as Google Chronicle or other automation platforms.
• Understanding security operations and triage processes with an analyst mindset.
• Python scripting experience (nice to have, especially with SOAR environments).

Ready to take a lead role in shaping detection strategy and mentoring a high-performing security operations team? Apply now to explore this unique opportunity to make a real impact in a dynamic environment.

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