Security Platform Engineer - Secret Clearance
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Job description
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Design, integrate, and maintain security platforms used within a SOC, including SIEM, SOAR, EDR, NDR, and threat intelligence platforms.
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Improve security data quality by normalizing, enriching, and validating log and event data from diverse sources.
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Operationalize threat intelligence by integrating internal and external intel feeds into detection and response workflows.
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Develop automation and orchestration workflows that reduce analyst toil and accelerate detection, investigation, and response activities.
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Partner closely with SOC analysts to translate operational needs into scalable engineering solutions.
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Build and tune detections, alerts, and playbooks to improve signal-to-noise ratio and overall SOC effectiveness.
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Troubleshoot platform integrations, data pipelines, and automation failures across the security stack.
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Document platform architecture, workflows, and operational procedures to support sustainment and knowledge transfer.
Requirements
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5+ years of experience in security engineering, SOC engineering, or security platform integration roles.
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Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms (Splunk, Sentinel, QRadar, or similar) and SOAR tools.
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Strong understanding of security telemetry, log sources, and data pipelines across cloud and on-prem environments.
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Experience integrating and leveraging threat intelligence feeds, frameworks (MITRE ATT&CK), and enrichment services.
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Proficiency with scripting or automation languages such as Python, PowerShell, or similar.
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Familiarity with APIs, webhooks, and event-driven architectures.
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Active Secret clearance required; ability to maintain clearance throughout employment.
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Strong communication skills with the ability to work directly with SOC analysts and stakeholders.
Benefits & conditions
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Salary range: $130,000 - $170,000
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Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, Sick Leave as required by law