Remote SIEM Engineer (Cortex XSIAM)

About the Role

Piper Companies is seeking a highly skilled Remote SIEM Engineer with deep expertise in Cortex XSIAM, Splunk, or QRadar to join a leading cybersecurity firm. In this role, you will design and implement advanced log ingestion strategies and correlation rules that enhance threat detection and incident response for enterprise clients.

 Key Responsibilities

• Work with technical leads to develop and implement log ingestion strategies

• Contribute to detection strategies based on cybersecurity best practices

• Create correlation rules to support proactive threat detection

• Monitor, tune, and optimize log sources and alert rules

• Document ingestion and detection processes for technical clarity

• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on SIEM configuration, correlation logic, and log ingestion

• Identify automation opportunities for alert triage using Python or XSOAR

• Support integration with endpoint tools such as CrowdStrike

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external clients to ensure seamless SIEM adoption

• Generate technical design documents and support compliance reporting

• Provide occasional on-site support or attend customer meetings (up to 10% travel)

 Required Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience deploying and integrating SIEM platforms (enterprise level)

• Hands-on experience with Cortex XSIAM, Splunk, or QRadar

• Proficiency in automation scripting (e.g., Python, XSOAR)

• Experience with endpoint detection platforms (e.g., CrowdStrike)

• Strong knowledge of event collection, log management, compliance automation, and identity monitoring

• Proven ability to create detection rules and correlation logic within a SIEM

• Ability to analyze logs and interpret third-party documentation

• Familiarity with SIEM performance metrics and reporting (e.g., log collection rate, source status)

• Experience in Security Operations Center (SOC) tooling, processes, and incident response

• Certifications such as CISSP or GIAC are a plus

 Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $130,000 – $145,000 per year

• Comprehensive Benefits Package, including:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

  • 401(k) Plan

  • Paid Time Off (PTO) & Sick Leave

  • Paid Holidays (as required by law)

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