Sr. Splunk Engineer | Remote, USA

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18 Locations
Remote
Senior level
Security • Cybersecurity
The Role
The Sr. Splunk Engineer manages and maintains security systems, provides mentorship, leads projects, and communicates with diverse audiences.
Summary Generated by Built In

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 

  • U.S. Citizenship is required

  • 6+ years of related work experience (Bachelor’s degree preferred) 

  • 4+ years of technical architecture experience with Splunk 

  • Experience working with Cribl preferred

  • 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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Top Skills

Cribl
Java
Perl
Python
Shell
Splunk
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The Company
Denver, CO
1,988 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2015

What We Do

Optiv is a security solutions integrator – “one-stop” trusted partner with a singular focus on cybersecurity. Our end-to-end cybersecurity capabilities span risk management and transformation, cyber digital transformation, threat management, security operations, identity and data management, and integration and innovation, helping organizations realize stronger, simpler and more cost-efficient cybersecurity programs that support business requirements and outcomes. At Optiv, we are modernizing cybersecurity to enable clients to innovate their consumption models, integrate infrastructure and technology to maximize value, achieve measurable outcomes, and realize complete solutions and business alignment.

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