SIEM/SOAR Engineer
About the role
Valiant Solutions is seeking a Secret-cleared SIEM/SOAR Engineer to join our cybersecurity team. The role involves managing and maintaining the CSSP’s Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) and Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) platforms. Key responsibilities include administering an enterprise Elastic cluster, identifying, communicating, and resolving issues, and maximizing the effectiveness of security system investments.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain the SIEM and SOAR infrastructure (Elastic and Splunk).
- Manage and maintain an enterprise Elastic cluster to support SIEM operations for the CSSP.
- Monitor and analyze security events and incidents to protect information assets.
- Aid in the development and maintenance of use cases, rules, and alerts for threat detection and response.
- Integrate SIEM and SOAR systems with other security tools and data sources.
- Automate security operations workflows and incident response procedures using SOAR platforms.
- Perform regular system monitoring and health checks to ensure the integrity and availability of SIEM and SOAR systems.
- Conduct performance tuning, capacity planning, and scalability assessments for SIEM and SOAR solutions.
- Create and maintain documentation for system configurations, processes, and standard operating procedures.
- Collaborate with security analysts, operations analysts, incident responders, and other CSSP teams to ensure effective use of SIEM and SOAR capabilities.
- Provide guidance and support to operations analysts on the use of SIEM and SOAR tools.
- Stay updated with the latest trends, tools, and best practices in SIEM and SOAR technologies.
- Conduct research and recommend improvements to enhance the effectiveness of the SIEM and SOAR solutions.
Requirements
Education Requirement: Bachelor’s Degree in related field.
Certification Required: DoD 8570 IAT Level II and DoD 8140 CSSP Auditor compliant
Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in maintaining an enterprise Elastic cluster. Proficiency in managing and maintaining SIEM and SOAR solutions. Experience with Elasticsearch Enterprise (including Logstash and Kibana) for SIEM operations. Understanding of security event and incident management processes. Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automation and integration. Experience with threat detection and response methodologies. Extensive experience with Linux Administration of RHEL Operating Systems. Strong experience with networking protocols, solutions, and methodologies. Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Strong documentation skills. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment. Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
Qualifications
Secret clearance required.
Skills
Strong experience with networking protocols, solutions, and methodologies. Extensive experience with Linux Administration of RHEL Operating Systems. Proficiency in managing and maintaining SIEM and SOAR solutions. Understanding of security event and incident management processes. Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automation and integration. Experience with threat detection and response methodologies. Strong documentation skills. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment. Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
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