Senior Splunk Engineer

Senior Splunk Engineer

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Cherokee Nation System Solutions, LLC is seeking an experienced Senior Splunk Engineer to lead the development, configuration, and validation of security information and event management (SIEM) systems, specifically focused on Splunk. This role involves providing technical expertise in data protection and security architecture, analyzing security requirements, and ensuring robust system configurations that protect organizational databases and systems from unauthorized access. The Senior Splunk Engineer will also investigate potential security threats, conduct vulnerability assessments, and lead threat intelligence analysis to maintain a secure environment across all network systems and applications.

Compensation & Benefits:

Estimated Starting Salary Range for Privileged Account Management Specialist, Senior: [Enter$]

Pay commensurate with experience.

Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Privileged Account Management Specialist, Senior Responsibilities Include:

• Provide advanced technical knowledge and best practices in data protection and security architecture design to safeguard critical systems and information.
• Configure, validate, and optimize Splunk deployments, ensuring SIEM systems are effectively monitoring, detecting, and responding to security events.
• Investigate and analyze potential security threats, testing security products and system defenses to detect and address vulnerabilities.
• Develop and implement firewall configurations, ensuring robust protection against unauthorized access, and lead risk assessments to identify potential weaknesses.
• Solve complex technical challenges to ensure databases, systems, and networks remain secure and resilient.
• Analyze security requirements and design secure architecture solutions to meet organizational needs.
• Conduct organizational and vulnerability assessments, threat intelligence analysis, and security analysis of network operating systems and applications.
• Support continuity of operations and disaster recovery planning, implementing strategies to minimize system downtime and data loss.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine and enhance Splunk capabilities, identifying and implementing continuous improvements in security monitoring and response.
• Maintain documentation, dashboards, and reports to communicate security metrics and effectiveness to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Privileged Account Management Specialist, Senior Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested:

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field is preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on Splunk engineering and SIEM tools.
• Extensive experience in firewall implementation and configuration, risk analysis, and security analysis of network operating systems and applications.
• Proven expertise in security architecture design, data protection strategies, and threat analysis.
• Strong background in vulnerability assessments and managing incident response and remediation processes.
• In-depth understanding of continuity of operations and disaster recovery best practices.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Splunk Certified Architect, CISSP, CISM) are highly preferred.
• Preferred Skills:
  
  
  
  • Experience with Splunk Phantom or other security orchestration, automation, and response (SOAR) tools.
  • Familiarity with scripting and automation in Python or similar languages to enhance Splunk functionality.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex security issues to non-technical stakeholders.
  
  
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

Company Information:

Cherokee Nation System Solutions (CNSS) is a part of Cherokee Federal - the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government's mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about CNSS, visit cherokee-federal.com.

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Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.

Keywords

1. Senior Splunk Engineer
2. SIEM (Security Information and Event Management)
3. Splunk Architect
4. Threat Intelligence
5. Data Protection

Similar Job Titles

1. Splunk Security Engineer
2. SIEM Engineer
3. Security Engineer
4. Cybersecurity Architect
5. Splunk Administrator

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