Senior SIEM Engineer

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Security, or a related discipline, or equivalent work experience.
• 6+ years of experience in cybersecurity, SIEM engineering, security monitoring, or log management.
• Strong hands-on experience administering and supporting SIEM platforms, Cribl, Cortex, and ELK Stack.
• Experience with platform troubleshooting, upgrades, patching, change management, and root cause analysis.
• Strong expertise in log source integrations, data ingestion pipelines, and data transformation workflows.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python and Bash, with experience driving automation initiatives.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical teams.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• SIEM Administration Certification from any major vendor preferred.

A strong sense of ownership, desire to create meaningful outcomes, and passion for work that serves a greater good for customers, communities, or global challenges.

The embodiment of Cognizant’s Values of: Work as One, Dare to Innovate, Raise the Bar, Do The Right Thing, and Own It.

• Experience supporting enterprise-scale cybersecurity operations environments.
• Strong understanding of security monitoring, threat detection, and incident response processes.
• Experience collaborating directly with security vendors and influencing product roadmaps.
• Proven track record of leading platform modernization and optimization initiatives.
• Experience driving operational excellence through automation and process improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop junior engineers.
• Passion for continuous improvement, innovation, and knowledge sharing.

This role follows a Hybrid Work Model .

Based on business requirements, associates may be expected to work from a Cognizant office and collaborate with global teams while supporting operational and engineering activities.

The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting and may change based on business or client requirements.

We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways.

Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed.

Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.