SIEM ENGINEER/SOAR SME

NorthHill Technology Resources has an immediate need for a SIEM Engineer/SOAR SME to support a Federal Program in Leesburg, VA.  This is a direct-hire role with our client, a fast-growing Federal Integrator.  It is hybrid, 3 days onsite in Leesburg and 2 days remote.  US Citizenship and an active Secret Clearance are required/

SIEM Engineer – SOAR SME

 Our client seeking a SIEM Engineer/SOAR SME opportunity in Leesburg, VA. This is a hybrid opportunity requiring three days onsite but allowing for two days remote.

The ideal candidate will have experience working in a network security environment, such as a Security Operations Center (SOC), Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT), Computer Incident Response Team (CIRT), Computer Incident Response Center (CIRC) or Cyber Security Incident Response Center (CSIRC). All applicants must have a Secret or higher clearance.

Job Description

• Provide SIEM engineering efforts and provide direct support to SOC operations.
• Serve as the lead for all Security Orchestration, Automation, Response (SOAR) activities within the SOC.
• SOAR activities include: 
  1. Demonstrate SOAR capabilities via SIEM and ticketing system.
  2. Demonstrate SOAR capabilities via SIEM and remediation activities.
  3. Demonstrate areas where the application of SOAR will provide immediate return on investment.
  4. Implement solutions to enable or improve SOAR capabilities.
  5. Must be able to demonstrate integration and automation capabilities.
• Ensure availability of the SIEM and provide administrative oversight of the tool. 
• Responsible for the implementation, operations, maintenance, and lifecycle management of the SIEM tool 
• Revise and develop processes to strengthen the current operational activities; review policies and recommend changes to improve tool usage and governance. 
• Coordinate with stakeholders to build and maintain positive working relationships.
• Excellent analytical and communicative skills along with collaborative, teaming, and interpersonal skills

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum seven (7) years of experience in the role of SIEM/SOAR Content Development
• Splunk experience. 
• BS Degree or higher degree
• Active Secret or higher clearance
• Python scripting experience desired