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Splunk Enterprise Security Consultant (ES) - TS SCI w/polygraph required
Location: Fort Meade, MD We are seeking a highly skilled Cybersecurity Consultant with expertise in Splunk SIEM and Enterprise Security to join our team. This consultant will provide Security expertise for Splunk Security Products to develop, plan, analyze, and articulate security practices in customer environments. Prior experience implementing Splunk products is desired. Duties:
• You will work with multiple levels of an organization to identify needs and use cases, develop a set of requirements, design a solution, and implement that solution, all using Splunk.
• Conduct thorough threat assessments and risk analysis to identify potential vulnerabilities and security gaps.
• Assist with Getting Data In (GDI) in the context of an implementation
• Design and execute proactive threat hunting strategies to detect and respond to advanced cyber threats.
• Collaborate with internal teams and clients to develop comprehensive cybersecurity strategies and incident response plans.
• Provide technical guidance and expertise to junior team members and client stakeholders on cybersecurity best practices.
• Implement and maintain Splunk SIEM solutions for our clients, ensuring optimal performance and security posture.
• Develop and customize Splunk Enterprise Security applications to meet specific client requirements and security objectives.
• Lead project teams with technical guidance, mentor junior resources, and manage client expectations professionally Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree in computer science, computer engineering, cybersecurity, data analytics, or similar. A Masters Degree in a related field is a plus.
• 8+ years of experience in an IT-related position.
• Splunk Core Certified Consultant (formerly Splunk Accredited Consultant Fundamentals and Splunk Certified Consultant II) certification.
• Splunk Enterprise Security Accreditation required.
• 2+ years experience with Splunk - Experience with Splunk Enterprise Security (accreditation preferred) - Experience with other Splunk premium security tools or products (UBA, RBA, Phantom) is a plus.
• Extensive experience in threat hunting, red teaming, or penetration testing, with a deep understanding of common attack vectors and methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze large datasets and identify actionable insights.
• Experience with additional security tools a plus including, risk tools, BAS/CART, EDR, Kali, IDS/IPS, Firewall, MFA. 5. Experience with both Linux and Windows, including the Linux command line and tools such as vi. 6. Experience with scripting languages (bash), development languages (Java, Python), and databases. 7. Proven ability to communicate effectively, across levels of an organization. 8. A self-starter who can remain motivated when working individually. 9. 2-5 years of consulting experience. 10. Familiarity with GRC (governance, risk & compliance) experience a plus - NIST, FISMA, HIPPA, etc.
Date Posted: 14 March 2025
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