Azure SIEM Consultant - Ohio, United States - iO Associates - US

    iO Associates - US
    iO Associates - US Ohio, United States

    4 weeks ago

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    Description

    Our client is looking for a Senior SIEM Consultant to support an upcoming project. This is a contract to hire opportunity.

    *US Citizens or Green Card only*

    Responsibilities:

    • Act as the primary technical contact for customers, guiding them through SIEM/XDR projects.
    • Provide senior-level advisory support on XDR architecture and operational security.
    • Implement, manage, update, and fine-tune SIEM platforms.
    • Lead technical implementations for SIEM/XDR projects.
    • Assist customers in adopting standards.
    • Develop and implement KQL or other query languages, analytic rules, and automation playbooks/logic apps.
    • Design and implement dashboards and workbooks.
    • Collaborate with architecture and implementation teams to design SIEM platform architecture and automate tasks.
    • Assist customers in migrating to SOC/XDR service offerings and standards.
    • Implement features of Microsoft 365 E5 stack with a focus on security.
    • Act as a subject matter expert for new SIEM-related use cases, implementation issues, or integrations.
    • Assist with identity management solutions including Azure cloud and Active Directory.
    • Support SOC teams in reducing mean time to detect/respond.
    • Follow implementation plan and contribute to continuous improvement.
    • Interface with SOC for smooth project handoff.
    • Assess existing security infrastructure and identify vulnerabilities.
    • Manage project risks and issues within the budget.
    • Provide training and knowledge transfer to customer IT staff.
    • Stay updated on latest trends and developments in security technologies.

    Requirements:

    • 5+ years in security technology design and deployment roles.
    • Previous SOC experience preferred.
    • Relevant security certifications.
    • Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals, Azure Security Engineer Associate, etc. are pluses.
    • Strong understanding of cloud security principles.
    • Experience with Microsoft Azure and Office 365.
    • Experience with Palo Alto XDR or other XDR products.
    • Proficiency in scripting tools like PowerShell, Python, or Bash.
    • Knowledge of a wide range of security tools.
    • MSP/MSSP or multi-tenant experience desired.
    • Strong communication and analytical skills.
    • Excellent time management and self-management skills.
    • Previous experience in an IT consulting environment is a plus.