SIEM Engineer

Position Title: SIEM Engineer Clearance: None Location: Huntsville, AL/Remote Salary*: $ 100,000+ per year *Dependent upon qualifications Summit 7 is here to rise above the ordinary. The work we do here goes far beyond day-to-day projects - it further protects the US defense industrial base from cyber threats, fosters thought leadership, and creates growth opportunities. Our support staff, sales team and technicians are all coming together to make a difference. We also recognize that you're a person with life beyond work, that's why we invest in meaningful health and welfare benefits such as : Excellent health/dental benefits from BCBS and Ameritas See into the future with our luxurious VSP vision benefits Prepare for the long-haul courtesy of our 401k with company matching 10 days' vacation, 7 days sick time Bonuses and salary increase potential via our certifications plan We do cool work here, defying expectations by simply being who we are - each of us makes an impact. Position Summary: Summit 7 is seeking an experienced Security Infrastructure Support SIEM & Data Pipeline Technical Lead/SME . The ideal candidate will have extensive experience designing, installing, maintaining , and supporting Enterprise IT systems, with a strong focus on SIEM solutions, data pipelines, and cybersecurity. Duties and Responsibilities Design, install, maintain , and support SIEM solutions and enterprise IT systems. Develop and manage data collection, log routing, filtering, and transformation tools. Ensure seamless integration of SIEM solutions into a hybrid infrastructure (on-prem and cloud). Implement cloud security best practices, including migrations, security hardening, and logging services for Azure, and O365. Develop and manage reliable data pipelines using CI/CD tools and DevOps practices. Create and maintain log normalization, data enrichment, and event correlation processes. Write complex queries using languages like SPL (Splunk) or SQL to analyze and transform data. Provide detailed verbal and written communication to explain complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders as well as executive-level reporting. Ensure compliance with federal cybersecurity frameworks (FISMA, NIST 800-53, NIST 800- 171 , OMB M-21-31, CDM). Collaborate with third-party vendors and cross-functional teams to enhance security practices and system integrations. Stay updated on the latest trends and best practices in SIEM technologies, data pipelines, and cybersecurity. Designs and evaluates end-to-end systems through their entire life cycle with a focus on Cyber Security and Risk Management. Ensure products and systems comply with requirements and customer information assurance and cybersecurity standards. Conduct software and systems engineering and software systems research to develop new capabilities. Conduct comprehensive technology research to evaluate potential vulnerabilities. Author strategy for and can perform testing, implementation, maintenance, and administration of the security infrastructure hardware and software. The full range of security issues including architecture, firewalls, electronic data traffic, and network access. Employment of encryption technology, penetration and vulnerability analysis of various security technologies, and information technology security research. Ensure the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Develop cybersecurity engineering architectural artifacts and analyze systems engineering artifacts provided/created by others for future cyber operational concerns. Participate in special initiatives aimed at addressing critical technical issues and fulfilling organizational needs. Assist in team onboarding training and the recruiting of new team members. Job Specifications Required Bachelor's degree in Computer Science , Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field; or equivalent experience 5 + years of experience designing, installing, maintaining , and supporting Enterprise IT systems. 3+ years of specific experience with cybersecurity tools or SIEM implementation and administration. Expert in cybersecurity process and operational improvements, 5 years. Functional and operational knowledge of ITSM and Support Tiering, 3 years. Solution and architecture development concepts and processes, 3 years. Configuration Management, 1 + years. Advanced understanding of network security and related security tools and network concepts. Practitioner experience with Risk Management Frameworks, specifically NIST. Experience with a hybrid infrastructure (on-prem and cloud) environment. Demonstrated familiarity with cloud security concepts, services, and operations ( Azure, O365), including migrations, security hardening, and related logging services. In-depth experience with SIEM solutions, data collection tools, and proficiency with log routing, filtering, and transformation tools. Deep understanding of log formats (CEF, LEEF, JSON, XML), log normalization, data enrichment, and event correlation. Experience with CI/CD tools and DevOps practices for creating reliable and repeatable data pipelines. Strong scripting skills, particularly in JavaScript and Python, for automation and pipeline development. Ability to write complex queries using languages like SPL (Splunk) or SQL. Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills for explaining complex security concepts such as data pipelines and data dictionaries to technical and non-technical stakeholders as well as executive-level reporting. Hands-on experience with federal cybersecurity compliance frameworks (FISMA, NIST 800-53, NIST 800-92, OMB M-21-31, CDM). Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities for identifying and addressing security issues and root causes. Proven experience working with third-party vendors and cross-functional teams. Optional / Desired Advanced degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field. Additional relevant certifications such as CISSP, CEH, or SIEM-specific certifications. Understanding of data governance and the MITRE ATT&CK framework. Familiarity with automated data management and monitoring tools. Knowledge of compliance management tools and practices. Summit 7 Systems is an equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer and an alcohol and drug free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Summit 7 Systems requires background checks. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the results of a reference/background check. We are a drug and alcohol-free workplace and require pre-employment drug sc reening.