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Senior SIEM Engineer

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  • Cognizant
  • Full time
  • Email
  • Chennai, India

Responsibilities

  • Lead SIEM platform optimization and modernization initiatives focused on availability, performance, and reliability.
  • Design, manage, and troubleshoot log source integrations, ingestion pipelines, and data transformation workflows.
  • Develop scripting and framework-based automation to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual effort.
  • Manage escalations, audit support, major incidents, access requests, and vendor engagements.
  • Provide technical guidance to engineering teams and mentor Level 1 engineers through training, documentation, onboarding materials, SOPs, and troubleshooting playbooks.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Security, or a related discipline, or equivalent work experience.
  • At least 6 years of experience in cybersecurity, SIEM engineering, security monitoring, or log management.
  • Hands-on experience administering and supporting SIEM platforms, Cribl, Cortex, and ELK Stack.
  • Experience with troubleshooting, upgrades, patching, change management, and root cause analysis.
  • Strong expertise in log source integrations, data ingestion pipelines, and data transformation workflows.
  • Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python and Bash, with experience driving automation initiatives.
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
  • Experience supporting enterprise-scale cybersecurity operations, security monitoring, threat detection, incident response, vendor collaboration, platform modernization, automation, and process improvement is helpful.
  • SIEM Administration Certification from a major vendor is preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop junior engineers and work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model with potential work from a Cognizant office based on business requirements.
  • Opportunity to collaborate with global teams within Cognizant’s Corporate Security Global Cyber Operations SIEM Engineering Team.

Cognizant

Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value. We build full-stack AI solutions powered by deep industry, process and engineering expertise — embedding an organization's unique context into technology system...

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