Cyber Security Engineer

Piper Companies is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer (Splunk) for a world leading technology firm in the Herndon, VA area. The Cyber Security Engineer (Splunk) will join a world class security organization with a highly skilled team responsible for designing, developing, and managing the security services within the organization. An ideal candidate for the Cyber Security Engineer (Splunk) will be action oriented and a strong problem solver. Responsibilities for the Cyber Security Engineer (Splunk) include: Manage multiple SPLUNK environments and create SPLUNK queries and dashboards as needed Perform penetration testing, vulnerability scanning, IR, and network security configurations Research, analyze, and help make decisions on new security tools and technologies Develop tools and automation utilizing python scripts Requirements for the Senior Cyber Security Engineer (Splunk) include: Active Secret Security Clearance Over 5 years of cyber security engineering experience Experience with Splunk - configuration, management, and querying skills Prior experience migrating Splunk on prem to Splunk cloud Experience in penetration testing, vulnerability scanning, IR, and overall network security Python scripting experience Strong verbal and written communication skills Compensation of the Senior Cyber Security Engineer (Splunk) includes: $115,000 - $140,000 annually with a full comprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Sick Leave as required by law Must be eligible to work in the United States This job opens for applications on 2/9/25. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.