SIEM & Data Pipeline Technical Lead/SME (R-00098)

True Zero Technologies, a veteran-owned small business, was founded on the principle that the purposeful enablement of people and technology in an organization directly ties to the quality of its outcomes. True Zero recognizes that those outcomes begin and end with our people, and that is what we have built a community of like-minded, driven, and passionate individuals and innovators who are aligned in a common goal of delivering top-tier services to our customers. Our culture and commitment have been recognized through numerous accolades, including being named one of the Best Places to Work in 2023 in two categories (“Prosperous and Thriving” ($5MM–$50MM in gross revenue) and “Mid-Atlantic Region” (DC, DE, MD, NC, VA, WV)), and again in 2025 as a Best Places to Work honoree. In addition, True Zero earned coveted spots on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies in America in 2022, 2023, and 2025, a testament to our sustained growth driven by our people-first approach and unwavering dedication to excellence.

• Experience with a hybrid infrastructure (on-prem and cloud) environment.
• 10+ years of experience designing, installing, maintaining, and supporting Enterprise IT systems.
• 5+ years of experience at the Senior Engineer level or higher.
• 3+ years of specific experience with Cybersecurity tools or SIEM implementation and administration is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field experience preferred.
• Demonstrate familiarity with cloud security concepts, services, and operations (AWS, Azure, O365) including migrations, security hardening, and related logging services.
• In-depth experience with SIEM solutions, data collection tools, and proficiency with log routing, filtering, and transformation tools.
• Deep understanding of log formats (CEF, LEEF, JSON, XML), log normalization, data enrichment, and event correlation.
• Experience with CI/CD tools and DevOps practices for creating reliable and repeatable data pipelines.
• Strong scripting skills, particularly in JavaScript and Python, for automation and pipeline development.
• Ability to write complex queries using languages like SPL (Splunk) or SQL.
• Demonstrate verbal and written communication skills in explaining complex security concepts such as data pipelines and data dictionaries to technical and non-technical stakeholders as well as executive-level reporting.
• Understanding of data governance and the MITRE ATT&CK framework desired.
• Hands-on experience with federal cybersecurity compliance frameworks (FISMA, NIST 800-53, NIST 800-92, OMB M-21-31, CDM).
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities for identifying and addressing security issues and root causes.
• Experience working with third-party vendors and cross-functional teams."

We’re actively searching for talented security and technology practitioners who are ready to experience the True Zero difference. As a True Zero team member, you'll enjoy:

- Competitive salary, paid twice per month

- Best in class medical coverage

- 100% of medical premiums covered by True Zero

- Company wide new business incentive programs

- Contribution Incentives (i.e. white papers, blog posts, internal webinars, etc.)

- 3 weeks of PTO starting + 11 Paid Holidays Annually

- 401k Program with 100% company match on the first 4%

- Monthly reimbursement of Cell Phone and Home Internet costs

- Paternity/Maternity Leave

- Investment in training and certifications to broaden and deepen your technical skills