Custom Software Systems Inc. (CSS), is seeking a Remote Microsoft Sentinel SIEM Engineer to serve as the Microsoft Sentinel Security Information and Events Management (SIEM) Engineer to deliver technical support, engineering, and mentoring services for platform administration for performing threat intelligence. Through the integration, collection, analysis, and disseminate of log data from various sources to enhance the intelligence feeds and improve contextual analysis activities and detection capabilities. This position will proactively search for signs of potential threats by leveraging log data analytics, the use of advanced detection techniques, and threat-hunting methodologies.
Responsibilities• SIEM Configuration:o Design and deploy SIEM resources, including configuring analytics rules, playbooks, Azure logic apps and data connectors, to support data collection and analysis needs.o Optimize SIEM configurations to ensure efficient data storage, retrieval, and search capabilities.• Data Collection and Integration:o Collaborate with system owners to identify available data sources and drive initiatives to ingest that system data.o Develop data ingestion strategies, create data inputs, and set up data source integration for various log and event data types.o Design and implement data normalization and transformation processes for consistent and accurate analysis.• Dashboard and Visualization Development:o Design and create interactive dashboards, reports, and visualizations using SIEM's capabilities.o Present data insights in a clear and actionable manner to support decision-making processes.o Develop data visuals for the SOC displays screens.• Search, Queries and Alerts:o Develop and optimize analytics rules and alert mechanisms to proactively monitor for security threats, anomalies, and operational issues.o Configure alerts to trigger automated responses or notifications based on predefined criteria.• SIEM App Development:o Build custom SIEM apps and add-ons to extend functionality and support specific agency requirements.o Collaborate with development teams to integrate SIEM with other systems and tools.• Security and Compliance:o Implement security controls and best practices to protect data stored in SIEM and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards.o Monitor and analyze security-related events to detect and respond to potential threats.• Performance Optimization:o Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues related to data indexing, search performance, and resource utilization.o Implement optimizations to enhance SIEM's efficiency and responsiveness.• Training and Documentation:o Provide training and guidance to other JIS SOC team members on Microsoft Sentinel best practices, usage, and administration.o Create documentation for configurations, processes, and troubleshooting procedures.EducationN/AClearanceN/ACitizenshipUS CitizenKnowledge, Skills & Abilities• Recent experience with the administration and management of Microsoft Sentinel.• Experience developing, compiling, and executing KQL queries.• Strong aptitude to learn platforms, to work with stakeholders, to understand and provide thoughts on how to customize and maintain platforms to meet organizational business needs.• Experience generating playbooks and using Azure logic apps for security orchestration, automation and response.• Experience in querying, reviewing and providing contextual information from log data.• Proficient in the use of M365 Office suite of tool.• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, end users and vendor development staff, as well as all levels of management and judicial personnel as necessary.• Ability to communicate clearly and lead technical discussions related to log data management and knowledge sharing.Compensation & Benefits• Wage Range: [[$99,999.99 – $99,999.99 per year] or [$99.99 - $99.99 per hour]]• General Benefits: Custom Software Systems, Inc.
offers our employees a competitive benefits package that may include: Health insurance plans Health Savings Account (HSA) Dental Vision Long-term disability Short-term disability Basic term life insurance Supplemental term life insurance for employees, spouses, and dependents Simple IRA Parking/Commuting expense reimbursement Training/Education
