Security Engineer (Dallas)

Job Title : Remote Security Engineer

Location : Remote

Employment Type : Full-Time

Overview :

We are seeking a hands-on Security Engineer to serve as the internal subject matter expert (SME) supporting a large managed security services partnership with HCL. This is a strategic backfill role previously held by a Security Architect, and the business has evolved to require a technically focused engineer who can lead detection engineering efforts while guiding overall security strategy. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in SIEM and SOAR technologies, act as a point of escalation, and collaborate closely with offshore teams to strengthen detection capabilities.

Key Responsibilities :

• Serve as the internal SME for security operations, providing technical leadership and strategic direction.
• Collaborate with HCL (95% offshore MSSP) to assess current security operations and identify areas for improvement.
• Lead and execute 6070% of the organizations detection engineering work, including rule creation, tuning, and validation.
• Bridge gaps in detection engineering where MSSP support is limited; analysts can triage alerts but require guidance on building a robust detection program.
• Drive strategy for SIEM and SOAR operations, ensuring alignment with business needs and threat landscape.
• Act as a point of escalation for security incidents and operational challenges.
• Evaluate and optimize current workflows and detection logic across Splunk, Google SecOps, and CrowdStrike platforms.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and MSSP teams to define and implement best practices.

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Growth Opportunity :

This role offers a clear path to grow into a Security Architect position, with increasing influence over enterprise security design and strategy.