Senior Security Data Engineer

JOB TITLE: Senior Security Data Engineer

CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

Approved by: Jitendra Patil

EXPERIENCE: 5–10 Years

Approved Date

REPORTS TO: Shivendra Ashish

Revised Dates

POSITIONS SUPERVISED

Core Responsibilities

• Pipeline Management: Maintain high-throughput streaming pipelines to ingest logs from various sources (Firewalls, Cloud, Endpoints) to a central destination.
• Log Normalization: Write parsers to convert raw, messy logs into standard schemas (e.g., OCSF or ECS) for consistent querying.
• Cost Optimization: Implement routing logic to send "high-value" data to the SIEM and "bulk" data to low-cost Object Storage (Data Lake).
• Data Preparation: Clean and structure data to enable AI/ML detection models and advanced analytics.

Must-Have Skills

• Data Engineering: Proficiency in Python (for ETL) and SQL (for complex querying).
• Streaming Tech: Experience with Message Queues (e.g., Kafka, Pub/Sub) and stream processing concepts.
• Log Handling: Mastery of Regex and log parsing strategies for standard formats (Syslog, CEF, JSON).
• Storage Architecture: Understanding of Data Lake principles (Parquet/Avro formats) vs. Data Warehouses.

Preferred / Nice to Have

• Experience with Vector Databases for storing embeddings.
• Knowledge of Log Observability/Routing tools (middleware that routes logs).
• Familiarity with Big Data frameworks (e.g., Spark, Flink).

Ability to embrace Clearwater's CLEAR core values (Commitment to Client Success, Lead with Accountability, Integrity & Collaboration, Excellence in All That We Do, Advance Colleague Success, Respect & Transparency) and culture.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of colleagues in the role. All colleagues may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

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Mental/Physical Requirements: Fast paced environment handling multiple demands. Must be able to exercise appropriate judgment as necessary. Requires a high level of initiative and independence. Excellent written and oral communication skills required. Requires the ability to use a personal computer for extended periods of time.