Lead Security Engineer – SIEM

About the Position

Lead Security Engineer – SIEM

EPAM is looking for an experienced and highly analytical Lead Security Engineer to join our Security Operations Centre. This role involves refining security detections, analyzing security data sources, and working collaboratively with IT technical teams to enhance our clients’ security posture. The ideal candidate would have a strong analytical background, preferably having SOC experience as well.

Responsibilities

• Improve security detection and response activities by leveraging your expertise
• Analyze multiple security data sources to identify malicious activities and respond appropriately
• Identify missing controls and adjust security tooling to provide compensatory remediation
• Collaborate with IT technical teams to deliver Information Security services and continuous improvements

Requirements

• Proficiency in analyzing and investigating alerts arising from SIEM and SOAR tools
• Proficiency in Python and KQL
• Experience dealing with incidents within a Security Operations Centre (SOC) or Incident Response capacity
• Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken English, with the confidence to brief management
• Proven experience in undertaking incident response and investigations within a Cloud environment
• Knowledge of incident management and ticketing platforms (e.g., ServiceNow)
• Fluent English communication skills at a B2+ level

Nice to Have

• Professional certifications such as Microsoft SC-200, CompTIA Security+, CySA+, SANS/GIAC
• Hands-on experience in Computer Forensics, Malware Analysis, or Network Investigations
• Experience with security tools such as Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender 365
• Understanding of MITRE ATT&CK framework

We Offer

• Dynamic, entrepreneurial corporate environment
• Diverse multicultural, multi-functional, and multilingual work environment
• Opportunities for personal and career growth in a progressive industry
• Global scope, international projects
• Widespread training and development opportunities
• Access to LinkedIn Learning solutions
• Competitive salary and various benefits
• Advanced wellbeing and CSR programs, recreation area

About the Company

EPAM is a global software engineering and product development company, delivering digital transformation and technology innovation across various industries. We are committed to empowering our clients and employees to achieve their best.