Cortex XSIAM Security Engineer

Job overview

The Cortex XSIAM Security Engineer role requires onsite and remote support in the DC Metro Area, with Washington, DC as the listed location. Compensation is $120,000–$150,000 per year. Celestial Innovations Group’s AI-driven Security Operations practice supports federal and enterprise clients modernizing security operations. The engineer leads Cortex XSIAM deployment, integration, detection engineering, automation, and optimization across the platform lifecycle. The role helps clients improve threat detection and incident response while advising and training their security operations teams.

What you'll do

• Deploy and integrate Cortex XSIAM
• onboard and normalize data sources
• migrate legacy SIEM platforms
• build and tune detection analytics and XQL
• develop SOAR playbooks and integrations
• support incident investigations and threat management
• produce dashboards and compliance reports
• advise and train client SOC teams.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

cortex xsiam security engineer

washington dc

celestial innovations group

$120k–$150k

cybersecurity

security operations

siem

soar

xql

threat detection

incident response

secret clearance

hybrid support

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k), dental, health and vision insurance, paid time off.

Why this role

Requires an active Secret clearance at minimum; TS/SCI is preferred. The posting states flexible work-from-home options and requires onsite and remote support.

About the employer

CELESTIAL INNOVATIONS GROUP LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services. Sector: 54.