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SecOps Engineer - North Central region (Remote in the U.S.)

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GuidePoint Security provides trusted cybersecurity expertise, solutions and services that help organizations make better decisions and minimize risk. By taking a three-tiered, holistic approach for evaluating security posture and ecosystems, GuidePoint enables some of the nation’s top organizations, such as Fortune 500 companies and U.S. government agencies, to identify threats, optimize resources and integrate best-fit solutions that mitigate risk.

General Description

The SecOps Engineer is responsible for the implementation, optimization, and operational support of security operations technologies and workflows, with a focus on SIEM platforms, detection engineering, and security telemetry.

This role operates within a consulting delivery model and supports client engagements across multiple environments, contributing to architecture assessments, data onboarding, detection development, and platform optimization initiatives. The SecOps Engineer works under the guidance of senior engineers and consultants while executing hands-on technical activities and contributing to client deliverables.

About the North Central region SecOps Practice

Our mission is to empower organizations with expert-driven, security-focused data analytics and SOC optimization services. We help design, deploy, and enhance incident detection and response strategies tailored to your platform, improving both human and automated workflows. Through comprehensive evaluations and customized incident response plans, we ensure your security operations are prepared to address evolving threats with efficiency, precision, and scalability.

Roles and Responsibilities:  

Responsible for executing day-to-day implementation, monitoring and optimization of cybersecurity systems and data pipelines under the guidance of senior engineering leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Log Onboarding & Validation
  • Normalization & Tagging
  • Integration Management
  • Detection Support
  • Data Quality Assurance
  • Operational Support
  • Automation
  • Documentation
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Solutions Driven problem Solving

SIEM Data Engineering & Onboarding

Configure and support ingestion of security telemetry into SIEM platforms. Assist with onboarding data sources using supported ingestion methods (agent, API, syslog, native integrations). Implement parsing and field extraction logic (regex, JSON, key-value). Support normalization of data into standardized schemas (e.g., CIM, ECS, UDM). Validate data quality including field completeness, consistency, and timestamp accuracy.

Detection Engineering Support

Develop and tune detection rules within SIEM platforms. Assist in mapping detections to MITRE ATT&CK. Support testing and validation of detection logic. Identify gaps in detection coverage based on available telemetry. Assist in reducing false positives through tuning and refinement.

SIEM Platform Operations & Optimization

Support configuration and maintenance of SIEM platforms. Assist in troubleshooting ingestion, parsing, and performance issues. Contribute to platform optimization efforts, including data reduction and query performance. Monitor data pipelines and identify ingestion or processing failures.

SOAR & Automation Support

Assist in the development and maintenance of SOAR playbooks. Support integration between SIEM, endpoint, and cloud platforms. Contribute to automation of enrichment and response workflows. Troubleshoot playbook failures and integration issues.

Security Architecture Review (SAR) Support

Participate in client interviews and technical discovery sessions. Assist in documenting current-state architectures and workflows. Support analysis of SOC processes, detection coverage, and data architecture. Contribute to the development of findings and recommendations.

Required Experience and Education: 

  • High school diploma + 5 years of experience or BS/BA + 2 years of experience
  • 2–5 years of experience in security operations, SIEM engineering, or related fields.
  • Hands-on experience with at least one SIEM platform.
  • Exposure to detection engineering or SOC workflows.
  • Experience working with log data and security telemetry.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to troubleshoot technical issues across multiple systems.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work in a client-facing consulting environment. Strong documentation and organizational skills.
  • Embraces emerging technologies, including AI tools, to work smarter, solve problems, and drive better business outcomes.
  • SIEM vendor certifications (Splunk, Google SecOps, Elastic, etc.), SOAR vendor certifications (Splunk SOAR, XSOAR, Fusion, SentinelOne HyperAutomation, Torq, Tines), Observability vendor certifications (Cribl, Onum, Databahn, Dynatrace, Datadog).

Travel Requirements:

  • Up to 10% travel

Physical Requirements:

  • Sedentary work
  • Substantial movement of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers for a minimum of 8 hours a day
  • Required to have close visual acuity to view computer terminal and/or extensive reading for a minimum of 8 hours a day

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Why GuidePoint?

GuidePoint Security is a rapidly growing, profitable, privately-held value added reseller that focuses exclusively on Information Security. Since its inception in 2011, GuidePoint has grown to over 1,300 employees, established strategic partnerships with leading security vendors, and serves as a trusted advisor to more than 6,200 customers.

Firmly-defined core values drive all aspects of the business, which have been paramount to the company’s success and establishment of an enjoyable workplace atmosphere. At GuidePoint, your colleagues are knowledgeable, skilled, and experienced and will seek to collaborate and provide mentorship and guidance at every opportunity.  

This is a unique and rare opportunity to grow your career along with one of the fastest growing companies in the nation.

Some added perks….

  • Remote workforce primarily (U.S. based only, some travel may be required for certain positions, working on-site may be required for Federal positions)
  • Group Medical Insurance options: Zero Deductible PPO Plan (GuidePoint pays 90% of the premium for employees and 70% for family plans (spouse/children/family) or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA (GuidePoint pays 100% of the employees premiums and 75% for family plans (spouse/children/family). If you choose the High Deductible / HSA plan, GPS will contribute in 4 equal quarterly installments: ($850 per EE annually / $1750 per family annually (includes spouse/children/family options)
  • Group Dental Insurance: GuidePoint pays 100% of the premium for employees and 75% of family plans
  • 12 corporate holidays and a Flexible Time Off (FTO) program
  • Healthy mobile phone and home internet allowance
  • Eligibility for retirement plan after 2 months at open enrollment
  • Pet Benefit Option

 

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