Security Engineer (Cortex XSIAM) - REMOTE

Binary Defense (BD) is seeking a talented Security Engineer. Primary responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the architecture, deployment, configuration, and management of separate SIEM instances for our clients, as well as the responsibility of security use-case development and alert configuration. Cortex XSIAM experience is highly desirable.

Security Engineers work closely with our clients as well as our SOC analysts to ensure systems and alerts are properly configured and understood appropriately for accurate alert escalation. Security Engineers must demonstrate intuitive problem-solving skills, have proficient information security knowledge, as well as a strong broad technical background.

Responsibilities

• Architecting, administrating, and maintaining SIEM instances for clients as well as internal instances.
• Evaluating applications within a client environment and prioritizing critical data sources based on security value and license impact.
• Provide guidance on types of logs/events to collect from devices that will be most useful for security purposes
• Determining best method for log collection and assisting clients with forwarding security logs to specified SIEM platform.
• Participate in weekly project meetings, both internal and client facing
• Work closely with the Project Coordinator to ensure projects stay on track and critical tasks are completed in a timely manner
• Participate in weekly rotating on-call schedule
• Other duties, as assigned by direct manager

• Hands on experience in managing, configuring, and deploying SIEMs in a professional environment. Cortex XSIAM experience a strong plus.
• Strong and demonstrable knowledge in various areas of information security and their best practices. Current working knowledge of threats and how to detect them would be ideal.
• Solid foundation of IT knowledge and familiarity with system administration of Windows and various networking technologies.
• Experience with Query Languages preferably KQL
• Solid experience with PowerShell, and other scripting languages
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

About Binary Defense

Binary Defense is a trusted leader in security operations, supporting companies of all sizes to proactively monitor, detect and respond to cyberattacks. The company offers a personalized Open XDR approach to Managed Detection and Response, advanced Threat Hunting, Digital Risk Protection, Phishing Response, and Incident Response services, helping customers mature their security program efficiently and effectively based on their unique risks and business needs.

With a world-class 24/7 SOC, deep domain expertise in cyber, and sophisticated technology, hundreds of companies across every industry have entrusted Binary Defense to protect their business. Binary Defense gives companies actionable insights within minutes not hours, the confidence in their program to be resilient to ever-changing threats, and the time back that matters most to their business.

Binary Defense is also the Trusted Cybersecurity Partner of the Cleveland Browns and partners with PGA TOUR players. For more information, visit our website, check out our blog, or follow us on LinkedIn.

Binary Defense offers competitive medical, dental and vision coverage for employees and dependents, a 401k match which vests every payroll, a flexible and remote friendly work environment, as well as training opportunities to expand your skill set (to name a few!). If you’re interested in joining a growing team with great perks, we encourage you to apply!