Senior Security Engineer FEDERAL GOVERNMENT CONTRACT
Bethesda, MD · Government/Military
Senior Security Engineer - Long term contract FEDERAL CONTRACT "REMOTE NOW SUBJECT TO CHANGE IN NEAR FUTURE"
DC AREA CANDIDATES ONLY!! Responsibilities · Develop and implement security strategies and architectures aligned with business objectives and industry standards. · Design, build, and maintain Splunk environments, including data ingestion, indexing, search, reporting, and visualization. ·Develop and fine-tune Splunk searches, reports, and dashboards to identify security threats and incidents. Create interactive and informative dashboards that provide actionable insights into security posture. ·Utilize Splunk's visualization capabilities to effectively communicate security risks and trends to both technical and non-technical audiences. ·Leverage Splunk's alerting and notification features to proactively respond to security threats. · Conduct threat hunting and incident response activities using Splunk and other security tools. · Collaborate with security teams to investigate security incidents, determine root causes, and implement preventive measures. ·Lead the design and implementation of zero-trust security architectures, including identity and access management (IAM), micro-segmentation, and least privilege principles. · Stay up to date on the latest security trends and technologies.
Develop technology implementation strategies to meet emerging Federal requirements
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
8+ years of experience in Cybersecurity with a recent focus in security engineering.
In-depth knowledge of Splunk architecture, administration, and development.
Proven ability to create and maintain complex Splunk dashboards that meet the needs of various stakeholders.
Strong understanding of security principles, including threat modeling, risk assessment, and incident response.
Hands-on experience with zero-trust architecture and implementation.
Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, etc.) for automation and analysis.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
“Bonus Requirements”
Splunk Certified Architect
Splunk Certified Admin
CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)