Security Engineer (SIEM Engineer/Developer) - Northeast region (Remote)

GuidePoint Security provides trusted cybersecurity expertise, solutions and services that help organizations make better decisions and minimize risk. By taking a three-tiered, holistic approach for evaluating security posture and ecosystems, GuidePoint enables some of the nation's top organizations, such as Fortune 500 companies and U.S. government agencies, to identify threats, optimize resources and integrate best-fit solutions that mitigate risk.About The RoleWe are seeking an experienced and highly skilled SIEM Engineer/Developer to join our cybersecurity team. In this role, you will lead the design, implementation, and optimization of SIEM / SOAR / Data Pipeline solutions across a variety of modern toolsets. This position is remote, but preference will be given to candidates located on the U.S. East Coast to align with team collaboration and customer support hours.Key responsibilities:Architect, implement, and maintain SIEM / SOAR / Data Pipeline solutions with a focus on modern platformsDesign and manage log ingestion pipelines Optimize data routing, enrichment, and filtering to improve SIEM efficiency and cost controlCollaborate with cybersecurity, DevOps, and cloud infrastructure teams to integrate log sources and telemetry dataDevelop custom parsers, dashboards, correlation rules, and alerting logic for security analytics and threat detectionMaintain and enhance system reliability, scalability, and performance of logging infrastructureProvide expertise and guidance on log normalization, storage strategy, and data retention policiesLead incident response investigations and assist with root cause analysis leveraging SIEM insightsMentor junior engineers and contribute to strategic security monitoring initiativesRequired experience:5+ years of experience in security engineering, with a primary focus on SIEM / SOAR platformsExperience with data and observability pipeline toolsStrong knowledge of log formats, data normalization, and event correlation.Familiarity with detection engineering, threat modeling, and MITRE ATT&CK frameworkProficiency with scripting (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash) and regular expressionsDeep understanding of logging from cloud (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) and on-prem environmentsPreferred:SIEM / SOAR / Data Pipeline tool certificationsExperience with log ingestion from EDR, NDR, firewall, and cloud-native sourcesFamiliarity with Kubernetes, serverless architectures, and containerized loggingExperience supporting enterprise-scale security operations centers (SOCs)We use Greenhouse Software as our applicant tracking system and Zoom Scheduler for HR screen request scheduling. At times, your email may block our communication with you. Please be sure to check your SPAM folder so that you don't miss updates on your application.Why GuidePoint?GuidePoint Security is a rapidly growing, profitable, privately-held value added reseller that focuses exclusively on Information Security. Since its inception in 2011, GuidePoint has grown to over 1000 employees, established strategic partnerships with leading security vendors, and serves as a trusted advisor to more than 4,200 customers.Firmly-defined core values drive all aspects of the business, which have been paramount to the company's success and establishment of an enjoyable workplace atmosphere. At GuidePoint, your colleagues are knowledgeable, skilled, and experienced and will seek to collaborate and provide mentorship and guidance at every opportunity.This is a unique and rare opportunity to grow your career along with one of the fastest growing companies in the nation.Some added perks....Remote workforce primarily (U.S. based only, some travel may be required for certain positions, working on-site may be required for Federal positions)Group Medical Insurance options: Zero Deductible PPO Plan (GuidePoint pays 90% of the premium for employees and 70% for family plans (spouse/children/family) or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA (GuidePoint pays 100% of the employees premiums and 75% for family plans (spouse/children/family) and GPS will contribute in one lump sum: ($500 per EE annually / $1000 per family annually (includes spouse/children/family options)Group Dental Insurance: GuidePoint pays 100% of the premium for employees and 75% of family plans12 corporate holidays and a Flexible Time Off (FTO) programHealthy mobile phone and home internet allowanceEligibility for retirement plan after 2 months at open enrollmentPet Benefit OptionCreate a Job AlertInterested in building your career at GuidePoint Security? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email.Create alert