Senior Engineer - Cyber Security Operations (SIEM Engineer) at Sysco

Sri Lanka

Sysco Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Foodservice, CybersecurityIndustries

Requirements

  • A Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Networking, or related field
  • 3+ years of experience in SIEM engineering or security operations, with 2+ years hands-on in Microsoft Sentinel
  • Proficiency in KQL (Kusto Query Language), understanding of Azure Security Center, Defender for Cloud, and Log Analytics
  • Familiarity with incident response, threat detection, and log management processes
  • Working knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, or equivalent security frameworks
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
  • Microsoft certifications such as SC-200, AZ-500
  • Experience with Azure Logic Apps, Microsoft Defender XDR, and M365 security tools
  • Scripting knowledge (PowerShell, Python) for automation
  • Experience with SOAR platforms and playbook development

Responsibilities

  • Designing, deploying, and maintaining Microsoft Sentinel SIEM infrastructure
  • Developing and optimizing data connectors for log ingestion from cloud, on-prem, and hybrid sources
  • Managing and tuning analytic rules, workbooks, playbooks, and automation workflows
  • Creating and refining KQL queries for custom detection use cases
  • Collaborating with Threat Intelligence and SOC teams to operationalize threat indicators and behavioral analytics
  • Supporting incident investigation with log enrichment and correlation
  • Ensuring high availability and performance of Sentinel components
  • Monitoring ingestion costs and optimizing data retention policies
  • Implementing health checks and alerting for SIEM infrastructure
  • Generating reports for regulatory and audit requirements
  • Maintaining documentation for SIEM architecture, data flows, and detection logic
  • Working closely with cloud, infrastructure, and application teams to onboard new log sources
  • Staying up to date with Microsoft Sentinel roadmap and security best practices
  • Participating in purple team exercises and detection gap analysis

Skills

Microsoft Sentinel
SIEM
KQL
Data Connectors
Analytic Rules
Workbooks
Playbooks
Automation Workflows
Log Ingestion
Threat Detection
Incident Response

Sysco

Foodservice distribution for restaurants and healthcare

About Sysco

Sysco Corporation specializes in foodservice distribution, primarily serving restaurants, healthcare facilities, and educational institutions. The company offers a variety of products and services, including food items, kitchen equipment, and marketing support, tailored to meet the specific needs of its clients. Sysco differentiates itself from competitors by providing comprehensive solutions, such as the "Restaurants Rising Toolkit" during the COVID-19 pandemic, which helps restaurants adapt to new dining trends. The goal of Sysco is to make running a restaurant easier and more profitable for its clients.

Houston, TexasHeadquarters
1970Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
Food & AgricultureIndustries

Benefits

Health Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Professional Development Budget
Performance Bonus

Risks

Increased competition from tech-driven solutions could impact Sysco's market share.
Reliance on partnerships for technology advancements may pose risks if results are unmet.
Socially responsible investing trends may pressure Sysco to improve ESG standards.

Differentiation

Sysco offers comprehensive B2B solutions, including food products, equipment, and marketing services.
The company provides flexible payment options and waives delivery minimums for scheduled deliveries.
Sysco's 'Restaurants Rising Toolkit' supports restaurants adapting to new dining trends.

Upsides

Sysco can capitalize on the demand for plant-based and alternative protein products.
The rise of ghost kitchens offers Sysco opportunities for specialized supply chain solutions.
Digital transformation in foodservice allows Sysco to enhance service offerings and engagement.

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