Lead Cybersecurity Engineer (SIEM)

TL;DR

Lead Cybersecurity Engineer (SIEM): Leading security engineering, SIEM, and enterprise monitoring for the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) with an accent on detection engineering and NIST framework compliance. Focus on optimizing detection rules, implementing Zero Trust Architecture, and overseeing security telemetry integration.

Location: Remote (Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance)

Company

hirify.global provides specialized IT and cybersecurity services to federal agencies, including the Federal Communications Commission.

What you will do

• Lead security engineering, SIEM, and enterprise monitoring capabilities.
• Design and optimize detection rules, alerting, and correlation logic.
• Oversee the onboarding and integration of security telemetry and data sources.
• Provide technical leadership for Zero Trust, cloud, and hybrid security architectures.
• Collaborate with SOC/NOC teams to enhance threat detection and response.
• Develop engineering documentation, baselines, and implementation guidance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in enterprise cybersecurity engineering, SIEM, and large-scale operations.
• Strong knowledge of NIST frameworks, RMF, and federal cybersecurity standards.
• Expertise in SIEM platforms such as Splunk or Sentinel.
• Required Certifications: CISSP, ISSEP (or equivalent), and ITIL Foundation.
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

Nice to have

• Additional advanced security engineering or architecture certifications.
• Experience with automation, scripting, and SOAR platforms.