Senior SOC Security Engineer

About The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior SOC Security Engineer with deep expertise in Splunk ES and Splunk SOAR to join our dynamic cybersecurity team. This role blends real-time threat detection and response with deep knowledge of Splunk ES and Splunk SOAR for automation priorities.

As a senior member of the SOC, you will lead incident response efforts, mentor junior analysts, and collaborate with internal Splunk team on automation project initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor, detect, and respond to security incidents using SIEM and EDR tools
• Conduct deep-dive investigations into complex threats and vulnerabilities
• Perform threat hunting and develop detection use cases for emerging attack vectors
• Collaborate with internal Splunk team on automation initiatives
• Implementation and configuration of SOAR
• Develop and implement automation playbooks and orchestrations for incident response, threat hunting, and other security operations tasks
• Develop and maintain playbooks for incident response and other ad hoc use cases
• Mentor SOC analysts and contribute to continuous improvement of SOC processes
• Stay current with threat intelligence, zero-days, and security trends
  
  

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or a related technical field
• Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of formal education for exceptional candidates
• 5+ years of experience in SOC operations and incident response
• Desired Certifications such as CISSP, Splunk Certified SOAR Engineer, CEH
  
  

Technical Skills

• SIEM & EDR Tools: Proficiency with platforms like Splunk, Sentinel, CrowdStrike
• Experience with RESTful API’s, webhooks and other integration methods
• Familiar with programming/scripting languages (e.g. Python, Powershell, Bash) for automation
• Cloud Security: Familiarity with AWS, Azure, or GCP security configurations and container security
• Threat Modeling & Vulnerability Management: Ability to assess risks and guide mitigation strategies
• In-depth technical skills for troubleshooting and security related investigations
  
  

Soft Skills & Leadership

• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills for cross-functional collaboration
• Ability to mentor junior analysts and lead incident response efforts
  
  

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