Overview
We are seeking a technical and customer-focused Onboarding Engineer to join our growing team. This role is central to our customer success mission, responsible for the end-to-end technical integration of new clients into COGNNA's security monitoring Platform. The ideal candidate is a hands-on expert with major SIEM / Security platforms and possesses deep system administration skills across both Linux and Windows environments, enabling them to independently troubleshoot and resolve complex integration challenges.
Responsibilities
- Client Onboarding & Implementation : Lead the technical onboarding process for new customers, from initial kick-off to full operational status
- Integrate customer log sources (e.g., firewalls, servers, cloud platforms, applications) with our security data lake
- Develop and configure custom parsers and data connectors to ensure accurate data ingestion and normalization
- System Administration & Troubleshooting : Utilize deep expertise in Linux and Windows Server to troubleshoot agent installations, log forwarding configurations, and connectivity issues directly on customer systems
- Act as the primary technical resource for diagnosing and resolving complex infrastructure and OS-level issues that impede data collection
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of our onboarding processes, creating documentation and automation scripts to increase efficiency
- Security Advisory & Customer Success : Serve as a trusted technical advisor to clients during the onboarding phase, providing guidance on logging best practices and security architecture
- Work closely with the Security Operations Center (SOC) and account managers to ensure a seamless handover of clients upon successful onboarding
Requirements
Experience
Hands-on experience in a technical cybersecurity role (e.g., SOC Engineer, SIEM Engineer, Security Consultant)3+ years with direct responsibility for technical implementation or supportProven experience managing and troubleshooting both Linux (e.g., Ubuntu, CentOS) and Windows Server environments in a production settingTechnical Skills
SIEM : Expertise with major SIEM platforms. Experience with systems like Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, Elastic Search, or QRadar is essentialOperating Systems : Deep proficiency in system administration, log management, and troubleshooting across Linux and WindowsScripting : Proficiency in at least one scripting language (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell) for automation and parsingSecurity Concepts : Strong knowledge of network security architecture, cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP), and security devices (Firewalls, IDS / IPS, EDR)Soft Skills
Exceptional problem-solving skills with the ability to work independentlyStrong communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to articulate technical concepts to diverse audiencesA proactive, detail-oriented, and self-motivated work ethicBenefits
Impact that Matters - Build products that shape the future of cybersecurity and protect organizations globally.On-Site Collaboration - Be at the heart of innovation in our Riyadh office, working side by side with passionate experts.Continuous Growth - Access to certifications, trainings, and opportunities to sharpen your expertise.Ownership Mindset - Benefit from our ESOP program and grow with COGNNA's success.Culture of Trust - We empower talent, encourage ownership, and celebrate real outcomes.Seniority level
Mid-Senior levelEmployment type
Full-timeJob function
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