Security Infrastructure Support SIEM & Data Pipeline Technical Lead

Job Summary:

Our client is seeking a Security Infrastructure Support - SIEM & Data Pipeline Technical Lead / SME to join their team! This position is located in Bethesda, Maryland.

Duties:

Lead the architecture, design, and deployment of SIEM and log management solutions across enterprise environments

Develop, implement, and maintain secure and efficient data pipelines to aggregate, normalize, and enrich log data from multiple sources

Oversee integration between on-premise and cloud environments to ensure complete visibility of security events

Manage data flow, transformation, and correlation logic to support incident detection and response

Develop scripts and automation processes: Python, JavaScript, or similar to streamline log ingestion, normalization, and monitoring

Implement and manage CI/CD processes and DevOps practices to support repeatable, reliable pipeline deployments

Serve as a subject matter expert for cybersecurity data architecture, assisting in the development of data dictionaries, dashboards, and reports

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, vendors, and federal stakeholders to align with CDM and NIST cybersecurity compliance frameworks

Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers and analysts

Communicate complex security and data concepts effectively to both technical and executive audiences Desired Skills/Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field

10+ years of experience designing, installing, maintaining, and supporting enterprise IT systems

5+ years at the Senior Engineer level or higher in infrastructure or cybersecurity roles

3+ years of hands-on experience with cybersecurity tools or SIEM implementation and administration

Strong experience in hybrid, on-prem + cloud, environments and cloud security operations: AWS, Azure, O365

Expertise with SIEM solutions, log collection tools, and data transformation/normalization techniques

Deep understanding of log formats: CEF, LEEF, JSON, XML, data enrichment, and event correlation

Proficiency with CI/CD tools, DevOps pipelines, and automation scripting: Python, JavaScript

Strong query-writing abilities using SPL or SQL

Demonstrated ability to explain complex data and security concepts to technical and non-technical audiences

Familiarity with data governance, MITRE ATT&CK, and federal cybersecurity frameworks: FISMA, NIST 800-53, NIST 800-92, OMB M-21-31, CDM

Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills

Experience collaborating with third-party vendors and cross-functional federal or enterprise teams Benefits:

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans

Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP)

401K offered The approximate pay range for this position is between $90.00 and $130.00. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location. We comply with local wage minimums.