SIEM Engineering Manager

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What's in it for you? Constant learning, skill growth, great benefits, and a team that wants you to grow and succeed.

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Position Overview: We are seeking a Security Engineering Manager to lead a high-performing team supporting cybersecurity and other mission-critical business domains. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader with deep technical expertise in cloud technologies, data pipelines, and security platforms, and a passion for mentoring engineering talent.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee SAP's Splunk Environment and Cribl Data Pipeline: Take ownership of maintaining the health and availability of the SIEM platform, ensuring efficient and reliable operations.
• Administer Linux OS Environments: Ensure timely patching and updates, maintaining system integrity and performance.
• Lead and Empower the Security Team: Manage and mentor a team of security professionals by setting clear goals, fostering a collaborative and empowering work culture, and driving team success.
• Drive Operational Excellence: Organize and coordinate projects, showcasing exceptional project management skills to achieve consistent operational success.
• Develop and Deliver KPIs and Metrics: Create and distribute detailed dashboards and reports to stakeholders, offering insights into KPIs and metrics related to SIEM health and performance.
• Champion Continuous Improvement: Proactively identify and implement enhancements in security processes and tools to elevate operational effectiveness.
• Support Audits and Compliance Activities: Facilitate audit processes and ensure compliance with industry standards, maintaining security best practices and regulatory adherence.
• Operate On-Call as Needed: Be available for on-call duties to address urgent issues or incidents when required.

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in security engineering, with a focus on log management, Dev Ops, SIEM, and cloud security.
• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field; advanced degrees or certifications preferred.
• Proven track record in leading security engineering teams.
• Expertise in SIEM platforms like Splunk, ELK, and Sentinel.
• Strong Linux OS administration skills, including patch management.
• Effective team leadership and goal-setting abilities.
• Experience with service management and business engagement using Jira and Service Now.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent communication for cross-functional collaboration.
• Strategic thinker committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Knowledge of security practices and compliance standards (GDPR, SOC, ISO).
• Understanding of decentralized data mesh and cloud architecture.
• Advanced experience with AWS, Azure, GCP security practices and tools.
• Proven experience in managing agile teams and ceremonies.

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