Can the search type in Syslog be used to accomplish this result?

Syslog is primarily used for logging system events and not for performing complex searches or queries on hierarchical or organizational data like identifying the number of employees that report to a specific person. Such a query would typically require access to the organizational hierarchy or identity data, which is better achieved through IdentityIQ’s reporting or search capabilities within the application rather than using Syslog. Syslog captures log events related to system operations, errors, and other activity logs but isn't designed for the type of structured query described in the question.

References:

SailPoint IdentityIQ Logging and Monitoring Guide

SailPoint IdentityIQ Administration Guide (Sections on Reporting and Search)