The Role
The Associate Security Engineer will support SIEM operations, including monitoring alerts, onboarding new log sources, and documentation while ensuring customers maintain a strong security posture.
Summary Generated by Built In
We help the world Be Everyday Ready™
Today’s threatscape is relentless. So are we. At Cyderes, we specialize in building practical IAM, exposure management, and risk programs, and stopping active threats fast with MDR that works with your existing security tools — all augmented by AI and driven by seasoned operators. Our tireless global team is laser-focused on cybersecurity, arming organizations with the people, platforms, and perspectives they need to conquer whatever tomorrow throws their way.
JobDescription: Security Engineer
About the Company: We are Cyderes (Cyber Defense and Response). A global, pure-play, full lifecycle cyber security services provider. We help the world Be Everyday Ready™
Today’s threatscape is relentless. So are we. At Cyderes, we specialize in building practical IAM, exposure management, and risk programs, and stopping active threats fast with MDR that works with your existing security tools — all augmented by AI and driven by seasoned operators. Our tireless global team is laser-focused on cybersecurity, arming organizations with the people, platforms, and perspectives they need to conquer whatever tomorrow throws their way.
About the Job:Security Engineers will demonstrate the capacity to consistently meet and exceed client expectations, representing and reinforcing the Cyderes brand through positive interaction with other teams within the company. You will be a valued resource to our clients as they grow their security posture. The Security Engineer will play a crucial role in the development of the Managed Sentinel SIEM service and will be involved with the onboarding and configuration lifecycle, to ensure customers stay on top of emerging security threats
Responsibilities:
- Support Intake process including coverage for Eastern Standard Time Business Hours
- Assist with day-to-day administration, health monitoring, and maintenance of the SIEM platform
- Onboard new log source by following standard operating procedures: (validate connectivity, ensure correct parsing, and confirm events are visible and searchable in SIEM)
- Implement and maintain basic SIEM content, including searches, dashboards, alerts, and reports, under guidance from senior engineers or team leads.
- Monitor SIEM alerts and dashboards to identify notable events, perform initial triage, and escalate potential security incidents to the appropriate teams with clear documentation.
- Help maintain and improve SIEM use cases by documenting false positives, data quality issues, and providing feedback to senior engineers for tuning.
- Contribute to documentation (runbooks, standard operating procedures, onboarding checklists) for SIEM operations and use cases.
- Follow change management processes for SIEM configuration changes and assist with testing in lower environments when applicable.
- Stay current on SIEM best practices, logging standards, and relevant security trends; participate in internal training and knowledge‑sharing sessions.
- Utilize tools and analytical skills to investigate the root cause of issues across technologies.
Requirements:
- Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field.
- Two years of experience in IT security, IT operations, or SOC environment, with working knowledge of SIEM.
- Basic understanding of operating systems and standard server/application logs, networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, ports, protocol, firewalls, proxies), and core security concepts (common attack types, authentication/authorization)
- Familiarity with at least one SIEM (Splunk, CS NG-SIEM, Palo Alto XSIAM)
- Basic query or scripting skills (KQL, SPL, PowerShell, Python)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Practical written and verbal communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences
- Understanding of the MITRE ATT&CK framework
- Experience within a MSSP environment & customer-facing.
- Any relevant security certifications or training, such as Security+, SC-200, Splunk/CS NG-SIEM/Palo Alto XSIAM, or similar.
Cyderes is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.
Note: This job posting is intended for direct applicants only. We request that outside recruiters do not contact us regarding this position.
Top Skills
Cs Ng-Siem
Kql
Palo Alto Xsiam
Powershell
Python
SIEM
Spl
Splunk
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The Company
What We Do
Cyderes is a global cybersecurity partner built for today’s relentless threatscape. We specialize in identity-centric security, managed detection and response, and cloud defense—powered by AI and driven by expert operators. Our mission: arm organizations with the people, platforms, and perspective to "be everyday ready.”
