ABAKUS IT SOLUTIONS is looking for a Security Tools Engineer – SIEM to strengthen its cybersecurity expertise and support critical security operations. As a Security Tools Engineer, you will play a key role in the operation, evolution, and optimization of SIEM and Log Aggregation platforms. Your responsibilities will include:
Your Mission
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Manage, maintain, and configure SIEM and Log Aggregation tools, including:
- SIEM: Splunk Enterprise Security, MicroFocus ArcSight ESM
- Log Aggregation: Splunk Forwarders, ArcSight Loggers & Connectors
- Set up real-time monitoring mechanisms to detect potential issues (performance, log loss, parsing errors, resource constraints, etc.).
- Continuously monitor system components (SIEM platforms, log sources, infrastructure) and proactively resolve incidents.
- Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) and Point of Contact for SIEM/LogA-related projects and evolutions.
- Provide advanced technical support and troubleshooting in collaboration with other technical teams.
- Support integration with external security and IT tools.
- Ensure SIEM/LogA applications are properly installed, configured, and aligned with system dependencies.
- Identify upgrade needs and areas for improvement; prepare documentation and implementation plans for change management.
- Implement approved changes in coordination with stakeholders.
- Proactively recommend optimizations to improve service efficiency and security capabilities.
- Review security documentation and provide technical advice when required.
- Produce technical and executive-level reports.
- Stay up to date with cybersecurity technologies, standards, and best practices, and actively contribute to knowledge sharing.
Qualifications & Requirements
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Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field with at least 2 years of relevant experience,
or secondary education with advanced vocational training and minimum 4 years of relevant experience. - Strong hands-on experience with Splunk (installation, configuration, deployment, maintenance).
- Experience designing Splunk-based solutions.
- Expertise in SIEM / Log Aggregation management.
- Solid experience analyzing system, security, and application logs to detect anomalies.
- Strong Linux administration skills.
- Scripting experience (Bash, Python, Ansible).
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Solid understanding of:
- Computer and network security principles
- Operating systems and application vulnerabilities
- Regular expressions
- Ability to work autonomously, proactively, and within defined processes.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Security clearance is mandatory; candidates who do not possess the required clearance will be automatically rejected
Why Join ABAKUS IT SOLUTIONS?
- Work on high-impact cybersecurity environments using leading SIEM technologies.
- Be part of a team that values expertise, autonomy, and continuous improvement.
- Develop your skills in security operations, automation, and advanced monitoring solutions.
- Join a professional, international, and technically challenging environment.
Ready to secure critical systems and take your cybersecurity career to the next level? Apply now and join ABAKUS IT SOLUTIONS as a Security Tools Engineer!
Opportunities are numerous. From bare applications development to of IT infrastructures management including conception, architecture and requirements analysis.
Although open to technologies used by our customers, ABAKUS IT-SOLUTIONS seeks mainly but not only consultants mastering: Windows and Linux Servers, networks, developments (JAVA, SAP, .NET,…) as well as highly specialized experts for example in cybersecurity or in Content Management System (CMS) (SharePoint, Drupal, WebLogic…).
In terms of non-technical competencies, ABAKUS IT-SOLUTIONS hires dynamic persons, open to the world, interested by innovation and having a keen sense of client relationship.
A very good command of English is essential, the capacity to speak French, German or Dutch is an asset.
Even though most of our positions require at least 3 years of experience, some are open to new starters.
