Overview of the SIEM Engineer role
 
We are looking for a SIEM Engineer to join our Engineering department where you will focus on helping our customers along their security journey.

This role is a 12 month fixed term contract with possibility for extension.

We are open to hiring in Ireland, UK, Romania, Poland.
 

Responsibilities:

• Develop, configure and maintain the LogRhythm / Exabeam SIEM solution to ensure effective threat detection and log correlation.
• Integrate log sources, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, servers, applications and cloud platforms.
• Collaborate with internal engineering teams to fine-tune log sources, parsers and detection rules to improve alert fidelity.
• Support incident response efforts by providing detailed event analysis and SIEM data enrichment.
• Work with global customer teams to onboard new log sources, ensuring compliance with security monitoring standards.
• Continuously assess and enhance SIEM performance, parsing efficiency, use case coverage and automation opportunities for operational efficiency.

 
Skills/Experience/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity with at least 2 years working directly with LogRhythm SIEM.
• Strong understanding of network security, log analysis, threat detection and incident response.
• Proficiency in log parsing, custom rule creation and developing actionable alerts.
• Experience with scripting (PowerShell, Python, RegEx) for automation and data manipulation.
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks and security standards.
• Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills. Ability to provide step by step technical help via phone, remote session, and email.

 
Benefits:

• Pension scheme.
• Health Insurance.
• Flexible working and time in lieu.

 
How the hiring process works:

If your skills and experience align with our expectations, a member of our Talent team will reach out via email to begin an initial screening. This stage allows us to understand your experience and expectations while giving you the opportunity to learn more about the role and our company. If successful, we will outline the full interview process, which may include a combination of remote and on-site interviews. Depending on the role, a task or presentation may also be part of the process. Throughout, we aim to ensure a positive and transparent candidate experience, keeping you informed at each stage.

 
Diversity & Inclusion Mission Statement  

At Smarttech247, our mission is to keep our customers secure. Cybersecurity is a complex industry, therefore, in order to tackle its challenges and continue to innovate, we believe that a diverse workforce contributes to greater collective intelligence and ultimately, makes a stronger team – qualities that are needed in our fight against cybercrime.

Smarttech247 is proud to be committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.