Alcority is hiring: Security Operations Engineer in Highland Park

Security Operations Detection Engineer Job Description: About the Role The role of Security Operations Detection Engineer reports directly to the lead of Security Operations and is part of the office of the CISO. This role is accountable for the architecture, engineering, and automation of in-house security platforms including the Microsoft Sentinel SIEM and associated SOAR tooling. The ideal candidate will have deep technical expertise in the Microsoft security stack and have demonstrated excellence in the development of security automation across domains such as alert triage, response, as well as other security processes such as patch and vulnerability management. They will also work extensively with various IT teams to define appropriate log ingestion, data enrichment, alerting and response actions via the SIEM/SOAR platform. They will also support the Security Operations Center (SOC) for advanced SIEM queries and analytic alerts. Primary responsibilities in this role include: Identification of and deployment of new detections or automations within Alcority's SIEM / SOAR platform. Drive creation and implementation of SIEM content (e.g. rules, alerts, dashboards, etc.) Ensure better analytics via SIEM - improve signal-to-noise ratio in SIEM content. Conduct regular assessments and tuning of Sentinel configurations to reduce false positives and enhance detection capabilities Design and implementation of automation for alert enrichment, common detections closure, and response actions Benchmarking of existing detections and development of a roadmap for expansion of coverage. Continuous testing of SIEM / SOAR platform to identify and remediation gaps in detection and prevention coverage Integration with the external SOC provider to optimize the partnership and improve detection and response capabilities Consolidation of data sources across many Microsoft tenants, systems, and companies into a single source for consolidation of Security Operations procedures Partnering with various IT organizations to design and implement security monitoring across all core business applications Maintenance of all Security Operations tooling to ensure high availability of all log sources Partnering with Security Analysts to enhance Security Operations procedures as well as incident response. Consolidation and automation of Security Operations Metrics from various sources Automation of Incident Response processes and workflows Development of and adherence of SIEM Engineering change control procedures and processes Management of DLP tools and technologies, ensuring they are configured correctly and functioning optimally Provide training and support to team members on SIEM functionalities Requirements and Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field. 3 years in a security related engineering role 2 years of SIEM/SOAR Engineering Experience Deep technical understanding of Microsoft Sentinel, Log Analytics, Defender, and other Microsoft security tooling Demonstrated excellence is the area of security automation Proficiency with automation tooling (e.g. Terraform) and scripting languages (KQL, Python, Powershell) Proficiency with Microsoft Power Apps, Azure Functions, Logic Apps, and other Microsoft automation tooling Proficiency in API development with the goal of integrating security tooling Familiarity with various log ingestion methodologies into a SIEM environment. Familiarity with automated development lifecycles and pipelines (DevOps) Familiarity with Cisco security tooling including Meraki and Umbrella Experience in multi-tenant or MSP like environments a plus Possession of or ability to obtain professional certifications in information security or risk management, such as a CISSP, CISM, CEH, or forensic certifications. Self-starter who demonstrates strong ownership of their domain and can benchmark the current state, propose improvements, and implement with little supervision Natural passion for security and strong drive to automate common tasks It is impossible to list every requirement for, or responsibility of, any position. Similarly, we cannot identify all the skills a position may require since job responsibilities and the Company's needs may change over time. Therefore, the above job description is not comprehensive or exhaustive. The Company reserves the right to adjust, add to or eliminate any aspect of the above description. The Company also retains the right to require all employees to undertake additional or different job responsibilities when necessary to meet business needs. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future. Benefits & Perks: Time Off: 25 days of PTO for full-time employees and 12 company holidays. Company Paid Benefits: Life insurance, Short-term disability, Long-term disability, Paid parental leave, Employee Assistance Program, and medical insurance in our high deductible health plan. Optional Employee Paid Benefits: Medical insurance in our EPO plan, Dental benefits, and Vision benefits. We also offer Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, Supplemental Life insurance, and more. 401(k): Eligible after 60 days. Discretionary company match of 50% up to the first 6% of contributions. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER ALCORITY IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. 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