Security Operations Lead

TEKsystems•Stamford, CT

1d•$50 - $60•Remote

About The Position

Our client is seeking an experienced Security Operations Engineer with 8–10 years of hands-on security engineering and incident response expertise. This individual will play a pivotal role in strengthening enterprise security defenses, improving detection capabilities, and driving operational excellence across the security program. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, adaptable, and organized, with a strong foundation in security technologies, threat investigation, and operational metrics. They will collaborate closely with cross-functional IT and Security teams, contributing both strategic insight and tactical execution. This role also provides opportunities to mentor peers and influence continuous improvement across the security ecosystem.

Responsibilities

Optimize and refine detection logic across tools such as CrowdStrike, Taegis, and Varonis.
Maintain and enhance incident response workflows and runbooks.
Conduct gap analyses to ensure data quality, log integrity, and accurate timestamps.
Implement automation and orchestration to improve efficiency and reduce manual tasks.
Review and investigate alerts to ensure timely response and resolution.
Strengthen collaboration between offensive and defensive security teams.
Monitor and tune SIEM telemetry to improve detection accuracy and reduce false positives.
Lead proactive threat hunting across enterprise environments.
Execute full lifecycle incident response activities.
Assess and oversee AI-driven security tools for compliance and risk alignment.