Senior SIEM Detection Engineer NEW!

Senior SIEM Detection EngineerAustin,TXDatePosted : 4/28/2026 12:42:46 PMJobNumber : DTS1017187707JobType : ContractSkills: SIEM, Detection Engineering, Alert Optimization, CrowdStrike, Log Source Integration, Data Normalization, Dashboard Development, Security Monitoring, Reporting, Stakeholder & Executive CommunicationJob DescriptionWe are seeking an experienced Senior SIEM Detection Engineer to design, implement, and optimize security detections, alerts, and dashboards within a SIEM environment.The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in detection engineering, log integration, data normalization, and SIEM optimization, along with the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders and leadership.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and develop SIEM detection rules and alerting mechanismsOptimize alerts to reduce false positives and improve detection accuracyIntegrate and onboard log sources across enterprise systemsPerform data normalization and parsing to ensure consistent log analysisBuild and maintain dashboards and reports for security monitoring and executive visibilityWork hands-on with CrowdStrike SIEM for detection and dashboard developmentCollaborate with security and IT teams to enhance threat detection capabilitiesDocument processes, detection logic, and operational proceduresCommunicate findings and insights to technical teams and executive stakeholdersSupport continuous improvement of SIEM performance and security monitoring strategiesRequired Qualifications8+ years of experience in SIEM, cybersecurity, or detection engineeringStrong expertise in SIEM detection engineering and alert optimizationExperience with log source integration and data normalizationHands-on experience with CrowdStrike SIEM and dashboard developmentProven ability in documentation, reporting, and knowledge transferStrong experience in stakeholder engagement and executive communicationPreferred QualificationsAdditional experience with SIEM tools and dashboard developmentKnowledge of security monitoring and incident response processesExperience working in enterprise or public sector environments