Security Operations Center Engineer

IBM

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Location
Richardson, TX
Posted
8 days ago

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TL;DR · Security Operations Center Engineer

As a Senior Security Engineer on the SOC Engineering team in Richardson, TX, you will play a pivotal role in advancing security operations by building and optimizing next-generation detection and response capabilities. Your daily tasks will include managing SIEM platforms for ingestion, parsing, and correlation, as well as developing high-quality detections across various environments to enhance signal quality and reduce false positives. You will also integrate AI into the detection process, troubleshoot data issues, and partner with SOC Operations to improve workflows. Key skills required are hands-on experience with SIEM tools, cloud computing, network protocols, and certifications like CISSP or equivalent. This role demands a deep understanding of security practices and the ability to apply them in a scalable and efficient manner within a fast-paced environment.

What you'll do

  • Manage and optimize SIEM platforms for ingestion, parsing, correlation, and performance.
  • Build and tune high-quality detections across various security environments to enhance coverage.
  • Improve signal quality by reducing false positives and enhancing detection accuracy.
  • Develop automation and orchestration tools for triage, investigation, and remediation processes.
  • Integrate security tools and data sources into a unified detection ecosystem for better visibility.

What we're looking for

  • 4+ years of information security experience with hands-on SIEM tool administration and configuration.
  • Extensive knowledge in risk management, vulnerability assessment, threat analysis, auditing, monitoring, and incident response.
  • Experience with cloud computing, network protocols, and common information security standards/frameworks.
  • Hands-on skills in building detections across SIEM, EDR/XDR, cloud, identity, and network environments.
  • Ability to develop automation and orchestration for triage, investigation, and remediation processes.
  • CYSA+, GCIH, GCIA, OSCP, CISSP or similar certification required.

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