Cybersecurity SIEM Engineer

Our client is seeking a Cyber Defense Engineer – SIEM to design, implement, and optimize advanced security monitoring and response capabilities. This role focuses on AI-driven detection engineering, SIEM/SOAR automation, and scalable security architecture within the Microsoft security ecosystem.

• Develop AI-enhanced detections, automations, and response playbooks within SIEM/SOAR platforms.
• Optimize security monitoring using AI/ML for anomaly detection, behavioral analytics, and threat correlation.
• Integrate security tools and data sources to improve visibility and detection capabilities.
• Enhance alert enrichment, triage, and automated response workflows.
• Collaborate with security and IT teams to improve telemetry, data pipelines, and incident response.
• Continuously improve SIEM engineering, detection logic, and operational efficiency.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• 4–6+ years of cybersecurity, SOC, or SIEM engineering experience.
• Experience with SIEM engineering, security monitoring, and AI/ML in detection engineering.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender, KQL, Python, and PowerShell.
• Experience with API integrations and SIEM log ingestion.
• Multi-tenant or managed security services experience is a plus.

Thomas Edwards Group is an Executive Search Firm specializing in the direct hire and interim placement of Accounting, Finance, HR and IT professionals. We’ve been in business since 1997 and the Dallas Business Journal has ranked us a Top Search Firm in Dallas and one of the “Best Places to Work” multiple times. Thomas Edwards Group also made the Inc. 5000 list in 2016 and our award-winning team of Search Consultants, which rank among the best and most experienced in the area, includes MBAs, CPAs, former Big 4 Professionals, Controllers, IT Search Professionals, Finance/Banking, and Business Professionals.