Triangle Cyber, LLC · 3 months ago
Splunk Subject Matter Expert (SME)
Triangle Cyber is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Cybersecurity Splunk Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join their team for a federal contract engagement. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, deploying, and maintaining on-premises and cloud-based Splunk environments to support enterprise-level monitoring, alerting, and reporting.
Computer & Network Security
Responsibilities
Designing, deploying, and maintaining on-premises and cloud-based Splunk environments to support enterprise-level monitoring, alerting, and reporting
Collaborating across DevOps, Security, and IT teams to optimize performance, ensure data integrity, system availability, and support mission-critical operations
Managing knowledge objects (fields, extractions, tags, event types, lookups, workflow actions, aliases, macros, and so on) – through automations, scripting, management server functions; to include .conf and .cfg files within the scope of the last four Splunk Enterprise versions
Writing complex Splunk queries, dashboards, and alerts using SPL (Search Processing Language)
Using REST APIs for Splunk and external system integration
Analyzing and troubleshooting complex data ingestion and parsing issues
Designing and developing task automation workflows and dashboard interfaces
Taking action, finding ways to solve problems, and moving projects to a conclusion independently
Mentoring and guiding junior researchers or team members
Qualification
Required
Must be a U.S. citizen
Must have five (5) or more years of hands-on Splunk experience
Must be able to manage knowledge objects (fields, extractions, tags, event types, lookups, workflow actions, aliases, macros, and so on) – through automations, scripting, management server functions; to include .conf and .cfg files within the scope of the last four Splunk Enterprise versions
Must have experience with Splunk deployment and configuration management in large-scale environments
Must be proficient in writing complex Splunk queries, dashboards, and alerts using SPL (Search Processing Language)
Must have experience using REST APIs for Splunk and external system integration
Must demonstrate the ability to analyze and troubleshoot complex data ingestion and parsing issues
Must be able to design and develop task automation workflows and dashboard interfaces
Must be a self-starter with a service-oriented mindset who will take action, find ways to solve problems, and move projects to a conclusion independently
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to translate research insights into practical solutions that address real-world challenges
Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
Experience in mentoring and guiding junior researchers or team members
Preferred
Ability to leverage the Splunk AI Assistant and other AI tools to increase the accuracy and efficiency of tasks and other deliverables
Advanced knowledge of Unix/Linux and/or Windows systems administration and troubleshooting
Strong scripting skills in Bash, Python, JavaScript, SQL, and PowerShell for automation and integration tasks
Experience with Splunk upgrades, patching, and performance tuning
Proficiency in integrating Splunk with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)
Understanding of security and compliance requirements and implementation of role-based access controls (RBAC) in Splunk
Strong knowledge of logging standards and best practices across application and infrastructure layers
Extensive knowledge of defense-in-depth principles, Network and Security architecture, network topology, IT device integrity, and common security elements
Executes new projects as well as data and user onboarding
Strong understanding of IT and Cyber industry standards and technologies, include such controls governed by NIST, FISMA, and FedRamp
Experience installing, utilizing, and developing with the Splunk App for Data Science and Deep Learning
Experience installing, utilizing, and developing with the Splunk SOAR Automation toolset
Experience or background in the Cybersecurity, Systems/Network Administration, or Observability industry