Sr. Splunk Engineer | Remote, USA

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Job Summary

Job Description

The Sr. Splunk Engineer works within Optiv Security’s 24x7x365 Security Operations Center as a member of the Advanced Fusion Center (AFC) team. This role involves managing and maintaining security systems across internal and client environments, following AFC processes and procedures. The engineer will collaborate with management, solution architects, and principal security engineers to deliver critical services to existing AFC clients, taking ownership of client configuration issues and ensuring their resolution. Key responsibilities include mentoring technical staff and providing technical assistance in pre-sales activities.
Must have:
  • 6+ years of related work experience
  • 4+ years of technical architecture experience with Splunk
  • Experience with multiple security concepts and methods (vulnerability assessments, data classification, privacy assessments, incident response, security policy creation, enterprise security strategies, architectures, governance)
  • Strong understanding of networking (TCP/IP, OSI model), operating system fundamentals (Windows, Linux), and security technologies (endpoint security, DLP, firewalls, IDS/IPS)
  • Understanding and experience with application programming/scripting languages (Python, Java, Perl, Shell) and Regular Expressions
  • Experience with cloud-based service architecture
  • Understanding of regulatory requirements and compliance issues (PCI DSS, GLBA, GDPR)
  • Understanding of various security frameworks/methodologies (MITRE ATT&CK, NIST)
  • Experience representing technical viewpoints to diverse audiences
  • Strong written and presentational skills
  • Experience with enterprise architecture and working in cross-functional teams
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to work independently with minimal direction
  • Technical writing experience
  • High standard of integrity and confidentiality
Perks:
  • A company committed to championing Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion through Employee Resource Groups
  • Work/life balance
  • Professional training resources
  • Creative problem-solving and the ability to tackle unique, complex projects
  • Volunteer Opportunities through “Optiv Chips In” program
  • Ability and technology necessary to productively work remotely/from home (where applicable)

Job Details

This position will be fully remote and can be hired anywhere in the continental U.S.

The Sr. Splunk Engineer works within the Optiv Security’s 24x7x365 Security Operations Center as a member of the Advanced Fusion Center (AFC) team. This individual will be responsible for following Optiv AFC processes & procedures, as well as managing and maintaining security systems across internal and client environments. The Sr. Engineer will work closely with Management, Solution Architects, Principal Security Engineers from other internal teams and clients to complete high profile, critical services to existing AFC clients. They will serve as a primary responder for AFC customer systems, taking ownership of client configuration issues, and tracking through resolution.

How you’ll make an impact

  • Provide mentorship to other technical staff members
  • Provide technical assistance in scoping and other pre-sales activities
  • Take technical leadership on client projects; oversee and guide work performed by other technical staff members.

What we’re hiring for

  • 6+ years of related work experience (Bachelor’s degree preferred)
  • 4+ years of technical architecture experience with Splunk
  • Experienced with multiple security concepts and methods, such as vulnerability assessments, data classification, privacy assessments, incident response, security policy creation, enterprise security strategies, architectures, and governance.
  • Strong understanding of networking (TCP/IP, OSI model), operating system fundamentals (Windows, Linux), and security technologies (endpoint security, DLP, firewalls, IDS/IPS, etc.)
  • Understanding and experience working with application programming/scripting languages (Python, Java, Perl, Shell), as well as Regular Expressions.
  • Experience with cloud-based service architecture
  • Understanding of regulatory requirements and compliance issues affecting clients related to privacy and data protection, such as PCI DSS, GLBA, GDPR, etc.
  • Understanding of various security frameworks and/or methodologies (e.g. MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, etc)
  • Experience representing technical viewpoints to diverse audiences
  • Strong written and presentational skills; ability to clearly communicate complex messages to a variety of audiences
  • Experience with enterprise architecture and working as part of a cross-functional team to implement solutions.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work in a team environment
  • Ability to work independently with minimal direction; self-starter/self-motivated
  • Technical writing experience
  • Possess high standard of integrity and confidentiality

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What you can expect from Optiv

  • A company committed to championing Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion through our Employee Resource Groups.
  • Work/life balance
  • Professional training resources
  • Creative problem-solving and the ability to tackle unique, complex projects
  • Volunteer Opportunities. “Optiv Chips In” encourages employees to volunteer and engage with their teams and communities.
  • The ability and technology necessary to productively work remotely/from home (where applicable)

EEO Statement

Optiv is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age 40 and over, marital status, genetic information, national origin, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

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About The Company

We work alongside clients to manage cyber risk and equip them with perspectives and programs to accelerate business progress. Our real-world experience, deep vertical expertise and diverse teams enable us to face any challenge with confidence. We put you at the center of our unmatched ecosystem of people, products, partners and programs to design and implement agile solutions. Our adaptive approach continually assesses risk in the context of cyber and broader objectives to secure today's business and fortify it for the future.

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