The Home Depot

Cybersecurity Engineer II | SIEM and EDR (Remote)

The Home Depot$90K — $130K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Georgia, US
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of cybersecurity experience
  • 1+ years of experience with SIEM/EDR platforms (Cortex XSIAM, Splunk, CrowdStrike)
  • Strong understanding of networking technologies and protocols
  • Ability to identify logging gaps and recommend solutions
  • Effective communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences

Responsibilities

  • Maintain operational health of EDR and SIEM systems
  • Conduct research to establish baseline activity and filter alerts
  • Tune security use cases for accurate alerts
  • Develop custom detection rules and log correlations
  • Create dashboards for event trend monitoring
  • Collaborate to onboard new data sources to SIEM
  • Perform troubleshooting during incidents

Benefits

  • No travel requirement
  • Comfortable indoor working environment
  • Opportunity to engage with external teams
  • Focus on collaborative problem-solving
  • Participation in cybersecurity advancements
Full Job Description
Position Purpose:

The Home Depot is seeking a highly motivated Cybersecurity Engineer II with expertise in SIEM and EDR platforms such as Cortex XSIAM, Splunk, CrowdStrike, or similar technologies. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing security monitoring and endpoint detection capabilities to enhance the organization's threat detection and response posture. You will develop and fine-tune detection use cases, create automation and correlation logic, investigate complex security challenges, and collaborate closely with SOC, Cyber Resiliency, and engineering teams to improve visibility, reduce risk, and strengthen cybersecurity operations. The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with an analytical mindset and a passion for advancing detection capabilities and operational excellence.
  • Maintain day-to-day operational health of EDR and SIEM infrastructure
  • Conduct research to baseline normal activity and tune out noise from alerting
  • Tune security use cases to provide high fidelity alerts
  • Collaborate to develop new, custom security use cases, log correlations, and detection rules
  • Apply event data to existing security use cases and models
  • Develop and configure dashboards for monitoring event trends and alerts
  • Configure reporting to provide key metrics and trends
  • Collaborate with external teams to onboard new data sources to SIEM
  • Validate appropriate extraction, parsing, and formatting in event data
  • Write custom field extractions in RegEx
  • Perform troubleshooting and break/fix efforts during service disruptions
  • Configure AV exceptions and blocks
  • Maintain updated service documentation
  • Perform other related duties as assigned


Required Skills:
  • 2+ years of cyber security work experience
  • 1+ years of SIEM or EDR specific work experience with platforms such as Cortex XSIAM, Splunk, CrowdStrike, etc.
  • Good understanding of networking infrastructure concepts, technologies, and protocols
  • Capable of identifying gaps in logging/monitoring/endpoint protection and recommending solutions
  • Able to bridge the gap between technical and non-technical constituents
  • Solid people, team, and communication skills


Preferred Skills:
  • Security+ and SIEM Vendor Certification (any vendor) and EDR Vendor Certification (any vendor) or equivalent certifications
  • Incident Response / SOC work experience
  • Experience working with cloud-based solutions, such as Azure, GCP
  • Experience with Linux/Unix Administration
  • Experienced with writing formal reports


Key Responsibilities:
  • 100% Deliver Execution & Problem Solving - Collaborate with Enterprise Technology to configure and integrate cybersecurity systems that mitigate risk; Troubleshoot and quickly resolve escalated incidents; Design, build, configure, maintain, monitor cybersecurity threat defense capabilities and user access management; Coordinate integration and collaboration with managed security providers; Investigate and recommend corrective actions related to incidents


Direct Manager/Direct Reports:
  • This position typically reports to Manager or Sr. Manager
  • This position has 0 Direct Reports


Travel Requirements:
  • No travel required.


Physical Requirements:
  • Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.


Working Conditions:
  • Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.


Minimum Qualifications:
  • Must be eighteen years of age or older.
  • Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.


Minimum Education:
  • The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.


Minimum Years of Work Experience:
  • 2+


Competencies:
  • Action Oriented
  • Collaborates
  • Communicates Effectively
  • Customer Focus
  • Drives Results


For California, Colorado, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Nevada, New York City, Ithaca (NY), Westchester County (NY), and Washington residents:

The pay range for this position is between $90,000.00 - $130,000.00

About The Home Depot

The Home Depot is a home improvement retailing company that combines its physical stores with an online presence to provide customers with innovative products at great value. The company specializes in the fields of retail, home improvement, and customer service. The Home Depot was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

The Home Depot Careers

Join the vibrant team at The Home Depot, the largest home improvement retailer in the U.S., where your career can flourish in an environment ripe with opportunities for growth and innovation. As a market leader, The Home Depot offers a variety of job opportunities that allow professionals to thrive in a culture that values leadership, diversity, and professional development. Work You’ll Do At The Home Depot, you’ll be part of a team that’s committed to helping homeowners, builders, and do-it-yourselfers bring their visions to life. Our extensive range of job opportunities spans from store operations to supply chain management, from IT to marketing. No matter where you start, you’ll be doing work that matters, impacting our customers' lives and experiences. Transform Your Career Step into a role within The Home Depot and join a network of over 400,000 associates who are as passionate about building their careers as they are about helping our customers. Leadership at The Home Depot means continuous improvement, embracing diversity, and fostering a culture of inclusion and respect that makes us stronger. Innovate with Us Innovation isn’t just a buzzword at The Home Depot; it’s the backbone of how we do business. We are constantly seeking out new technologies and tools to improve every aspect of our operations, from logistics to customer service. Join us, and bring your unique perspective and skills to a team that’s setting the standard for excellence in the retail industry. Grow and Develop The Home Depot is committed to the growth and development of its associates through robust training programs, leadership workshops, and opportunities for advancement. Whether you’re looking for a part-time position or a full-time career, The Home Depot nurtures your professional growth every step of the way. Internship Programs Dive into the professional world through The Home Depot’s internship programs, which offer a dynamic environment to gain hands-on experience and develop critical skills in various business areas. Our internships provide a platform to connect with leaders and peers, enhancing your resume and preparing you for future employment. Benefits and Culture Choosing to start your career at The Home Depot means more than just securing a job. It means you gain access to unparalleled benefits that support your life and well-being, from health insurance to educational assistance. Our commitment to employees is reflected in our open, supportive culture where everyone’s voice is heard, and every team member’s contribution is valued. Join Our Team Ready to take the next step in your career? Explore the wide range of positions available at The Home Depot, where we’re hiring passionate, curious, and innovative team players. Search open positions that match your skills and interests on our Jobs page. Stay Connected Keep up to date with the latest career tips, company news, and industry insights—all from the people who work here. Subscribe to our Careers Blog and personalize your subscription to receive updates that align with your career interests and goals. At The Home Depot, we don’t just offer jobs—we offer careers that make a difference. Join us, and be a part of something bigger as we continue to invest in your future and our shared success.
Learn more about The Home Depot
Size
490,600 employees
Market Cap
$323 billion
Industry
Net Income
$12.8 billion
Founded
1978
5 Year Trend
+9.8%
Revenue
$132.1 billion
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