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SIEM

Real-time demand data from active job postings. Updated weekly from the same index powering all Datamata intelligence tools.

How this data works

Active listings

151

30-day trend

-10.3%

% of listings

8%

Quick answer

As of October 2026, SIEM appears in 151 active security job listings (8% of tracked security postings).

Source: Datamata Studios — methodology and update cadence.

Skills that pair with SIEM

% of SIEM listings that also require each skill

Incident Response4.15%
AWS3.68%
Python3.11%
GCP2.59%
Azure2.02%
Terraform1.81%
LLMs / GenAI1.66%
AI Agents1.56%

Top roles hiring SIEM

Active listings by role title in security

Security Engineer1,429
Security Architect172
SOC Analyst163
Cloud Security Engineer65
Detection Engineer33
AppSec Engineer27
Penetration Tester23
GRC Analyst17

Is SIEM in demand in 2026?

SIEM appears in 151 active job listings in the security category — representing 8% of all tracked security postings. Over the past 30 days demand has declined 10.3%.

SIEM most commonly appears alongside Incident Response, AWS, Python in job requirements. Building proficiency in these complementary skills can significantly strengthen a candidate profile.

SIEM demand FAQ

Is SIEM in demand in 2026?

SIEM appears in 151 active security job listings, about 8% of tracked security postings. Demand has declined 10.3% over the past 30 days.

What roles require SIEM?

SIEM is most in demand for Security Engineer roles, followed by Security Architect and SOC Analyst, based on active security listings.

What skills pair with SIEM?

SIEM most commonly appears alongside Incident Response, AWS and Python in job requirements.

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Further reading

Based on active job listings in the security category · Updated weekly