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
• Analyse 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

• International projects with top brands
• Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers
• Healthcare benefits
• Employee financial programs
• Paid time off and sick leave
• Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses
• Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses
• Global career opportunities
• Volunteer and community involvement opportunities
• EPAM Employee Groups
• Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn

EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.