Job Description, Responsibilities & Requirements
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
- Opportunity to work in a hybrid role in Hungary
- Be part of a leading global software development and digital transformation company
About the Company
EPAM Systems is a next-generation global technology services company that partners with many of the world’s leading organizations to transform their businesses through digital innovation.