Senior Security Operations Platform Engineer

IDR is seeking a Senior Security Operations Platform Engineer to join one of our top clients for an opportunity in New York, NY. This role focuses on supporting a major cybersecurity project within a leading organization, specializing in security operations, cloud and network telemetry, and automation. The company operates within the cybersecurity and enterprise security industry, delivering innovative security solutions.

Position Overview for the Senior Security Operations Platform Engineer:

• Support the migration and deployment of SIEM and SOAR capabilities from existing platforms to XSIAM, ensuring a measurable uplift in detection and response.
• Partner with SOC leadership, engineering teams, and stakeholders to redesign workflows, automate incident response processes, and enhance SOC maturity.
• Lead end-to-end platform migrations, including inventory management, translating playbooks into automation, and ensuring data integrity during cutover.
• Advise on next-generation SOC architecture, utilizing XSIAM's unified data model, threat intel, and attack surface management to close detection gaps.
• Mentor and upskill SOC staff on XSIAM operations, detection rules, automation, and platform-native best practices.

Requirements for the Senior Security Operations Platform Engineer:

• 10+ years in SOC roles (analyst, engineer, architect, or consultant).
• Proven experience deploying and operating XSIAM, Cortex XDR/XSOAR in an XSIAM context, or similar platforms.
• Expertise in QRadar (rules, log sources, flows, reference sets, AQL), including certification or equivalent knowledge.
• Experience with CP4S SOAR and case management, including translating workflows across platforms.
• Strong scripting skills (Python, JavaScript, or similar) for integrations and automation, along with familiarity with data pipelines (Syslog-ng, Kafka, Cribl).

What's in it for you?

• Competitive compensation package
• Full Benefits; Medical, Vision, Dental, and more!
• Opportunity to get in with an industry leading organization.

Why IDR?

• 25+ Years of Proven Industry Experience in 4 major markets
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Dedicated Engagement Manager who is committed to you and your success.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Award winner 12 years in a row.

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