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Principal Consultant - SIEM | Remote, USA
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Optiv
Jacksonville, FL (In Person)
$159,550 Salary, Full-Time
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Job Description
The Principal SIEM Consultant will be pivotal to problem definition, requirements discovery, and overall SIEM solution design, guiding teams through complex security analytics and operations engagements. This individual will drive the technical relationship with customers and partners by providing advanced SIEM architecture, implementation, integration, and operational leadership across modern platforms including . Strong understanding of adjacent security domains including incident response, threat detection, vulnerability management, data classification, and security governance. Understanding of the professional services business and the organizational impact of technical and delivery decisions. Solid understanding of networking (TCP/IP, OSI model), operating systems (Windows, Linux/UNIX), cloud platforms, and modern security technologies (EDR, NDR, firewalls, IDS/IPS). Familiarity with scripting and automation languages commonly used in SIEM environments (e.g., KQL, Python, PowerShell, YAML). Strong understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements impacting security monitoring and log retention, including PCI DSS, GLBA, GDPR, and U.S. state privacy laws. Proven experience integrating SIEM platforms into complex enterprise and cloud environments, including log pipelines, APIs, and security tooling ecosystems. Willingness to travel to meet client needs. Valid driver's license in the U.S. and a valid passport required. The successful candidate must hold or be willing to pursue relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or SIEM‑specific platform certifications. Strong interpersonal, leadership, and client‑facing skills. Strong written and presentation skills with the ability to clearly communicate complex SIEM and SOC concepts to technical and executive audiences. Possess a high standard of integrity and confidentiality. + \#LI-GN1 Salary Range Description $134,600. 00 - $184,500.00 Annual _The Hiring Range provided for this role is informed by (but not limited to) various factors including responsibilities of the position, work experience, education/training, internal peer equity, geography, as well as other market influences when extending an offer. The disclosed range has not been adjusted for these factors. This role may also be eligible to participate in a variable incentive-based bonus plan. Optiv offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, of which salary is a component._
- Google SecOps, Microsoft Sentinel, CrowdStrike NG‑SIEM, and Palo Alto XSIAM
- . Acts as an industry leader and champion of technical excellence in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), delivering exceptional services and support to strategic clients and setting the bar for others to aspire to.
- How you'll make an impact
- Work with customers to articulate business, security operations, and detection requirements and translate those needs into effective SIEM use cases, architectures, and operational models.
- Architect and validate SIEM solutions to ensure the customer's risk reduction, visibility, and detection engineering objectives are met.
- Lead SIEM platform design, deployment, migration, and optimization efforts across Google SecOps, Microsoft Sentinel, CrowdStrike NG‑SIEM, and Palo Alto XSIAM.
- Assist with development of SIEM and SOC transformation engagement plans that enable customers to execute detection, response, and analytics strategies.
- Rationalize SIEM, logging, and security analytics technologies against business requirements, risk posture, cost constraints, and operational maturity.
- Serve as a recognized expert in SIEM architecture, log onboarding, detection engineering, UEBA, SOAR integration, and SOC operations.
- Lead and mentor other consultants on complex SIEM programs, providing technical direction and quality oversight across engagements.
- Able to present to large technical and executive audiences; speaks as an authority on SIEM strategy and security operations.
- Confidently handles difficult technical and strategic questions, consistently gaining trust and support from client stakeholders.
- Able to adapt and evolve SIEM delivery methodologies based on client maturity, platform capabilities, and operational constraints.
- Maintains broad awareness of the cybersecurity, SOC, and security analytics technology landscape beyond SIEM alone.
- Contributor to industry groups, thought leadership initiatives, whitepapers, or publications related to SIEM, SOC, or security operations.
- What we're looking for
- Bachelor's degree and approximately 10-15 years of related information security or technology consulting experience.
- Approximately 8-10 years of hands-on security architecture experience with a strong focus on SIEM and security operations platforms.
- Deep expertise in SIEM concepts including log collection and normalization, detection engineering, alerting strategy, content lifecycle management, SOC workflows, and integration with SOAR and EDR platforms.
- Strong practical experience with one or more modern SIEM platforms such as
- Google SecOps, Microsoft Sentinel, CrowdStrike NG‑SIEM, and Palo Alto XSIAM
- Job Application Window
- This position accepts applicants for a minimum of 4 business days after the job posting date and will remain available until an applicant has been selected for the position.
- What you can expect from Optiv
- + A company committed to our inclusive value through our Employee Resource Groups (https://www.
- EEO Statement
- Optiv is an equal opportunity employer.
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