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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cyber Defense Engineer - SIEM - **Company:** NorthMark Strategies - **Location:** New York, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Data Normalization, Electronic Design Automation, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Microsoft Security Essentials, Windows PowerShell, Kusto Query Language, Security Information and Event Management, Systems Integration, Data Logging, Scripting, Data Ingestion, Delivery Pipeline, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Api Design, Cyber Warfare, Data Pipelines - **Published:** July 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/37bddf31-4238-46a8-a177-b6140f4c5a99 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Security, or a related field. * 4-6+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, SOC engineering, or insider threat. * Demonstrated expertise in SIEM engineering and security monitoring at scale. * Experience integrating or developing AI/ML capabilities within security operations or detection engineering. * Strong understanding of the Microsoft security stack (e.g., Sentinel, Defender suite) * Proficiency with automation tooling and scripting languages (KQL, Python, Powershell) * Proficiency in API development with the goal of integrating security tooling * Familiarity with various log ingestion methodologies into a SIEM environment. * Experience in multi-tenant or MSP like environments a plus * Highly motivated self-starter who thrives on positively influencing the environment. It is impossible to list every requirement for, or responsibility of, any position. Similarly, we cannot identify all the skills a position may require since job responsibilities and the Company's needs may change over time. Therefore, the above job description is not comprehensive or exhaustive. The Company reserves the right to adjust, add to or eliminate any aspect of the above description. The Company also retains the right to require all employees to undertake additional or different job responsibilities when necessary to meet business needs. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future. ## Description The Cyber Defense Engineer - SIEM reports to the Director of Cyber Defense and operates within the Office of the CISO. This role is responsible for architecting, developing, and implementing advanced security solutions that enhance cyber defense investigations and incident response capabilities. This position places a strong emphasis on AI-driven security engineering, including the development of intelligent detection systems, automation pipelines, and data-driven defense mechanisms. The ideal candidate will combine deep expertise in the Microsoft security ecosystem with experience leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning to improve SIEM/SOAR performance, detection fidelity, and operational efficiency. You will collaborate across IT and security teams to design scalable logging, enrichment, and response architectures, while continuously advancing the organization's AI-enabled SIEM engineering maturity., Design, develop, and deploy AI-enhanced detections and automations within the SIEM/SOAR platform to improve signal-to-noise ratio and reduce alert fatigue. * Engineer and optimize SIEM pipelines using AI/ML techniques for anomaly detection, behavioral analytics, and threat correlation. * Integrate SIEM with security tools and data sources to build a context-rich, intelligence-driven monitoring ecosystem. * Develop and implement AI-assisted threat detection models, including user/entity behavior analytics (UEBA) and predictive analytics. * Collaborate with cyber defense operations to identify emerging threats and capability gaps, leveraging AI to proactively strengthen defenses. * Build and maintain automated response orchestration and intelligent playbooks that adapt based on threat context. * Design automation for alert enrichment, triage, and response using both rule-based and AI-assisted decisioning frameworks. * Partner with IT and engineering teams to ensure comprehensive telemetry collection and high-quality data pipelines. * Continuously improve SIEM engineering practices, including data normalization, enrichment strategies, and AI model tuning. * Support SOC operations by enhancing detection engineering, incident response workflows, and operational metrics through AI augmentation. ## Related Videos - [Cyber Sleuth: Finding Hidden Connections in Cyber Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/893-cyber-sleuth-finding-hidden-connections-in-cyber-data) - [JavaScript? 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