✦ Luna Orbit — Cybersecurity

Lead SIEM Engineer

at M&T Bank

📍 Buffalo, NY Hybrid 💰 $116K – $194K USD / year Posted March 29, 2026
Salary $116K – $194K USD / year
Type Full-Time
Experience lead
Exp. Years 5 years
Education Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
Category Cybersecurity

Lead design, implementation, and management of the bank's SIEM infrastructure to protect assets and detect threats.

  • Lead the design and architecture of the bank's SIEM infrastructure
  • Implement, configure, and optimize SIEM solutions
  • Develop and maintain SIEM use cases, correlation rules, alerts, and reports
  • Lead collaboration with Cybersecurity and Technology teams
  • Lead improvement initiatives within Cybersecurity team

Senior SIEM engineer responsible for architecture, integration, and optimization of enterprise SIEM platforms (Splunk, IBM QRadar, Sumo Logic, Securonix) with scripting support (Python, PowerShell) and regulatory compliance knowledge.

The ideal candidate is a mid- to senior-level security engineer with 5+ years of SIEM experience, specializing in enterprise SIEM platforms (Splunk, IBM QRadar, Sumo Logic, Securonix). They should bring scripting skills (Python, PowerShell) and a strong grasp of regulatory controls (PCI DSS, GDPR, SOX) within banking.

Bachelor's degree5 years' relevant work experienceIn-depth knowledge of SIEM technologies (e.g.SplunkIBM QRadarSumo LogicSecuronix)
Advanced understanding of the security system development lifecycleExperience with scripting (PythonPowerShell)Familiarity with regulatory standards (PCI DSSGDPRSOX)Proficient in analyzing security logsnetwork trafficand system eventsIndirect leadership ability
SplunkIBM QRadarSumo LogicSecuronixPythonPowerShell
SIEMSplunkIBM QRadarSumo LogicSecuronixPythonPowerShellPCI DSSGDPRSOXBachelor’s degree5 years' experienceuse casescorrelation rulesalertsreports
SIEMSplunkIBM QRadarSumo LogicSecuronixPythonPowerShellPCI DSSGDPRSOX
LeadershipCommunicationMentorshipCollaborationProblem-solving
Industry Banking
Job Function Lead design, implementation, and management of the bank's SIEM infrastructure to protect assets and detect threats.
Role Subtype Lead SIEM Engineer
Tech Domains SIEM, Python, PowerShell
lead siem engineersiemsplunkibm qradarsumo logicsecuronixpythonpowershellpci dssgdprsoxbachelor's degree5 yearshybridbankingsecurity engineeringuse casescorrelation rulesalertsreportsvendor managementrisk appetiteSplunkIBM QRadarSumo LogicSecuronixPythonPowerShellSIEMPCI DSSGDPRSOX

No bachelor's degree, Less than 5 years' SIEM experience, Lack of experience with Splunk or QRadar or Securonix, Unwilling to work in a hybrid environment, No knowledge of PCI DSS, GDPR, or SOX

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