Santcore Technologies · 17 hours ago
SOC Security Engineer
McLean, VA
Contract
Onsite
Mid, Senior LevelSantcore Technologies is seeking an experienced SOC Security Engineer to join their security operations team. The role involves defining, building, and optimizing a Security Operations Center, establishing best practices, and implementing detection capabilities and processes for effective security operations.
Information Technology & Services
Responsibilities
Define and Build the SOC: Partner with leadership to architect and implement a best-in-class Security Operations Center, bringing expertise from successful SOC environments you've worked in previously
Develop Detection Capabilities: Design and implement detection use cases, alert logic, and response playbooks using Splunk as the primary SIEM platform
Drive Automation: Leverage SOAR (Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response) platforms and RPA tools to streamline incident response and reduce manual effort
Support the SOC Team: Act as a technical resource and mentor, enabling analysts to work more effectively and efficiently
Maintain End-to-End Visibility: Ensure comprehensive understanding and coverage across the full SOC lifecycle—from log ingestion to detection to response
Qualification
Required
Proven experience working in a successful, mature SOC environment—you know what 'good' looks like and can replicate it
Strong hands-on experience with Splunk for security detection and monitoring
Experience with SOAR platforms and security automation
Solid understanding of end-to-end SOC operations (people, process, and technology)
Preferred
Experience with multi-cloud environments
Proficiency in scripting (Python, PowerShell, etc.)
Familiarity with RPA tools in a security context
Prior experience standing up or significantly improving a SOC
Company
Santcore Technologies
Santcore Technologies is a multidisciplinary IT consulting and solutions firm specializing in cybersecurity, GRC, cloud architecture, application security, digital transformation, and enterprise technology staffing.
Founded in 2020
11-50 employees
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