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Eliassen Group

SIEM Engineer

Washington, DC · Remote

$71 - $76/hr

Hybrid 2 Days Onsite/3 Days Remote in Washington, DC Our client seeks a SIEM Engineer to support enterprise security monitoring, detection engineering, and log management within a federal SOC ...

Eliassen Group

Automation / SOAR Engineer

Washington, DC · Remote

$75 - $80/hr

Hybrid 2 Days Onsite/3 Days Remote in Washington, DC Our client seeks an Automation / SOAR Engineer ... improve detection and response efficiency. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in SOC ...

Info Gain Consulting

DevSecOps Engineer

Mclean, VA · Remote

Manage remote state, workspaces, and related IaC controls. * Develop Ansible playbooks, roles ... Implement SAST, dependency scanning, secret detection, and policy-as-code controls. * Manage and ...

Global Alliant Inc

AI Engineer

Rockville, MD · Remote

$140K/yr

Remote/Hybrid (subject to contract requirements) Clearance: Must be eligible to obtain and maintain ... Databricks, Snowflake, Spark/PySpark * Healthcare analytics, fraud/waste/abuse detection, risk ...

Global Alliant Inc

AI Engineer

Rockville, MD · On-site +1

Remote/Hybrid (subject to contract requirements) Clearance: Must be eligible to obtain and maintain ... Databricks, Snowflake, Spark/PySpark * Healthcare analytics, fraud/waste/abuse detection, risk ...

Global Alliant Inc

AI Engineer

Rockville, MD · Remote

Remote/Hybrid (subject to contract requirements) Clearance: Must be eligible to obtain and maintain ... Databricks, Snowflake, Spark/PySpark * Healthcare analytics, fraud/waste/abuse detection, risk ...

System One

AI/ML Engineer

Mclean, VA · Remote

AI/ML Engineer Location: Remote Work Authorization: Must be able to work without sponsorship ... Rapidly prototype and refine solutions supporting fraud detection, trafficking detection ...

Maximus

Mobile Devices Engineer

VA · On-site +1

This role is remote. Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code ... Detection (MTD) platforms supporting enterprise mobility services. - Manage mobile device profiles ...

Maximus

Mobility Platform Engineer

Springfield, VA · On-site +1

The role is remote. Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code ... Detection (MTD) platforms supporting approximately 22,000 mobile endpoints. This role ensures ...

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As of Jul 27, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote detection engineer in Washington, DC is $60.74, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $48.99 and $70.53 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Remote Detection Engineers are professionals who use technology and specialized tools to identify, monitor, and analyze data or threats from a distance, often in the realm of cybersecurity or environmental monitoring. They typically work with remote sensing equipment, network security systems, or other detection technologies to spot issues without needing to be physically present. Their role is critical for organizations that require constant vigilance over digital assets or remote environments. In cybersecurity, for example, they help detect and respond to threats to protect sensitive information. Remote Detection Engineers often collaborate with IT, security, or scientific teams depending on their industry.

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To thrive as a Remote Detection Engineer, you need a strong background in cybersecurity, threat detection, and incident response, often supported by a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with SIEM platforms (like Splunk or ELK Stack), EDR tools, and certifications such as CISSP or GIAC are commonly required. Analytical thinking, problem-solving, and clear communication are critical soft skills for interpreting threats and collaborating with distributed teams. These skills ensure timely identification and mitigation of security threats, protecting organizational assets in a remote work environment.

How does a Remote Detection Engineer typically collaborate with other cybersecurity teams to improve threat detection?

As a Remote Detection Engineer, you will regularly collaborate with Security Operations Center (SOC) analysts, incident responders, and threat intelligence teams. Your main role involves developing and fine-tuning detection logic, which often requires direct feedback from analysts handling alerts and incidents. You may participate in virtual meetings, conduct knowledge-sharing sessions, and provide technical guidance to ensure detections are actionable and relevant. This cross-team collaboration is essential for refining detection strategies, addressing false positives, and staying ahead of emerging threats.
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SIEM Engineer

SIEM Engineer

Eliassen Group

Washington, DC • Remote

$71 - $76/hr

Contractor

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 21 days ago

Job description

Description:Hybrid 2 Days Onsite/3 Days Remote in Washington, DC

Our client seeks a SIEM Engineer to support enterprise security monitoring, detection engineering, and log management within a federal SOC environment. The role administers SIEM platforms, onboards telemetry, tunes detections, and integrates security tools to improve visibility and response outcomes.

Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $71.00 to $76.00/hr. w2

Responsibilities:
  • Administer and support SIEM platforms such as Splunk and Microsoft Sentinel.
  • Develop and maintain search queries, dashboards, alerts, and detection logic.
  • Perform telemetry onboarding, including log source integration and troubleshooting.
  • Analyze and optimize data pipelines for accurate, real-time monitoring.
  • Tune alerts and detections to reduce false positives and improve signal quality.
  • Develop and refine correlation rules and detection use cases.
  • Integrate SIEM with EDR/XDR, vulnerability management, and ticketing systems.
  • Collaborate with SOC analysts and engineers to improve detection and response workflows.
  • Support incident investigations through log analysis and data correlation.
  • Develop documentation for SIEM configurations, onboarding processes, and detection content.
  • Contribute to operational reporting and metrics related to SIEM performance.
Experience Requirements:
  • 5+ years in SIEM engineering, SOC operations, or cybersecurity engineering.
  • Hands-on experience with Splunk administration, search, dashboards, alerting, or detection support.
  • Experience with telemetry onboarding and log source troubleshooting.
  • Background in alert tuning, correlation logic, detection refinement, and false-positive reduction.
  • Experience integrating SIEM with security and IT operations tools.
  • Understanding of log management, security monitoring, and detection methodologies.
  • Experience in enterprise or 24x7 SOC environments.
  • Preferred: experience supporting federal environments or regulated frameworks such as FISMA and NIST.
  • Preferred: familiarity with detection engineering frameworks and threat modeling.
  • Preferred: scripting for automation using Python or PowerShell.
  • Preferred: knowledge of log normalization, parsing, and data enrichment.
  • Preferred certifications: Splunk (Power User, Admin, Architect), Microsoft Security/Sentinel, Security+ or CySA+.
  • Technical environment exposure: Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender, Rapid7 InsightVM, Veracode, Jira, Confluence, AWS, Azure, Okta, Entra ID/PIM, CyberArk, Intune, Device42, Microsoft Purview, Appian, Oracle, and hybrid on-prem plus cloud.
Recruitment Transparency Notice
 
Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening and hiring process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team (noreply@eliassen.com, 781-808-2924) inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. All AI-assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before any hiring decisions are made. The use of AI in our process is intended to support fairness, efficiency, and consistency, and Eliassen Group takes measures to prevent bias or discrimination in connection with its hiring practices. By proceeding, you acknowledge, agree, and consent to Eliassen Group’s use of these tools, including AI tools, as part of the application and hiring process.
 

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please ensure that you are working directly with us by confirming the following:

· When you work with Eliassen Group, all email communication will come from an Eliassen.com address, never Gmail, Yahoo, etc.

· Eliassen Group will never ask you for personal information (home address, bank account, or check routing number) until you have worked with someone clearly associated with Eliassen Group.

If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact fraud@eliassen.com.

 
About Eliassen Group:
 
Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients’ capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve.
 
Eliassen is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and all employment decisions are based on merit, performance, and business needs. Eliassen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity or expression, sexual preference or orientation, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), marital status, creed, religion, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, prohibited criminal record inquiries of applicants and employees, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws.
 
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Eliassen Group provides strategic consulting and talent solutions to drive our clients' innovation and business results. Our purpose is to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which we operate. Leveraging over 30 years of success, our expertise in talent solutions, life sciences consulting, Agile consulting, cloud services, risk management, business optimization, and managed services enables us to partner with our clients to execute their business strategy and scale effectively. Headquartered in Reading, MA, and with offices from coast to coast, Eliassen Group offers local community presence and deep networks, as well as national reach.

Industry

It services

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Reading, MA, US

Year founded

1989

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