Senior Information Security Engineer (REMOTE)

• Ensure both SIEM and IDS/IPS solutions are aligned with security governance frameworks, compliance requirements, and organizational policies.
• Maintain documentation for system configurations, processes, runbooks, and governance controls.
• Support audit activities by providing evidence, reports, and system configuration details.
• Participate in incident response activities by providing SIEM/IDS/IPS insights, event analysis, and technical expertise.

• Evaluate emerging threats and recommend enhancements to detection logic and monitoring capabilities.
• Collaborate with architecture and leadership teams to align SIEM and IDS/IPS strategies with long‑term security objectives.
• Identify opportunities to automate processes, improve detection fidelity, and enhance operational efficiency.

• Minimum 5 years of hands‑on experience administering, managing, and maintaining: An on‑premise SIEM security solution, and An on‑premise IDS/IPS security solution
• An on‑premise SIEM security solution, and
• An on‑premise IDS/IPS security solution
• Demonstrated experience ensuring high availability, governance alignment, and operational effectiveness of security monitoring technologies.
• Strong understanding of SIEM architecture, log ingestion pipelines, correlation logic, and event normalization.
• Expertise with IDS/IPS technologies, signature tuning, network traffic analysis, and threat detection methodologies.
• Proficiency with security log formats (syslog, JSON, CEF, LEEF, etc.).
• Familiarity with network protocols, firewall rules, and enterprise network architecture.
• Experience with Linux/Windows server administration as it relates to security tooling.
• Ability to analyze security events, identify patterns, and support incident response.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills for cross‑team collaboration.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Detail‑oriented mindset with a commitment to governance, documentation, and operational discipline.
• Preferred Qualifications (Optional Enhancements) Industry certifications such as: GIAC (GCIA, GCDA, GCED, GMON) CompTIA Security+ / CySA+ CISSP or equivalent Experience with automation (Python, PowerShell, or similar). Familiarity with threat intelligence platforms and frameworks (MITRE ATT&CK, NIST CSF).
• Industry certifications such as: GIAC (GCIA, GCDA, GCED, GMON) CompTIA Security+ / CySA+ CISSP or equivalent

• CISSP or equivalent
• Experience with automation (Python, PowerShell, or similar).
• Familiarity with threat intelligence platforms and frameworks (MITRE ATT&CK, NIST CSF).

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We offer comprehensive benefits to help you be healthy, build financial security, and balance work and home life.

At The Hanover, you’ll enjoy what you do and have the support you need to succeed.

include:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401K with a company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• PTO
• Company paid holidays
• Flexible work arrangements
• Cultural Awareness Day in support of IDE
• On-site medical/wellness center (Worcester only)
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