Parsons Corporation · 1 day ago
Principal Security Operations Analyst
United States
Full-time
Remote
Lead/Staff
$121K/yr - $217K/yr
10+ years expParsons Corporation is a leader in defense and critical infrastructure markets, seeking a Principal Security Operations Analyst to enhance their cybersecurity operations. The role involves leading the design and administration of cybersecurity tools, particularly focusing on Splunk, and ensuring the security of systems and data through advanced engineering and strategic planning.
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No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead the design, administration, and optimization of Splunk environments for security monitoring, log management, and threat detection
Architect, implement, and maintain enterprise cybersecurity tools and platforms
Tune, monitor, and troubleshoot security tools to ensure performance, reliability, and scalability
Integrate security tools with third-party platforms, APIs, and cloud services
Administer and optimize Cribl for efficient data routing, filtering, and transformation
Conduct gap analyses and evaluate emerging security technologies
Collaborate with IT, SOC, and business teams to align security architecture with enterprise objectives
Develop technical documentation, standards, procedures, and security reports
Provide technical leadership and mentorship on security engineering best practices
Qualification
Required
10+ years of Splunk administration and architecture experience
10+ years of Linux OS administration and system architecture experience
Strong understanding of security threats, attack methodologies, networking, and operating systems
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences
Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance
Splunk Certifications (One or More Required): Splunk Cloud Certified Admin, Splunk Enterprise Security Certified Admin, Splunk Accredited Splunk Cloud Fundamentals Consultant, Splunk Core Certified Consultant, Splunk Enterprise Certified Admin, Splunk Enterprise Certified Architect, Splunk Enterprise Cluster Administration
Preferred
Experience supporting or leading SOC or SOC-adjacent teams
Deep knowledge of SIEM platforms, IDS/IPS, firewalls, proxies, and security monitoring tools
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and cloud security architectures
Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible)
Experience with containers and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell)
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making skills
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Paid time off
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
401(k)
Life insurance
Flexible work schedules
Holidays to fit your busy lifestyle
Company
Parsons Corporation
Parsons is an engineering, construction, technical and management services firm for national security and global infrastructure markets.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$700M2024-02-21Post Ipo Debt· $700M
2019-05-07IPO
Leadership Team
Carey Smith
Chair, President and CEO
Matthew Ofilos
Chief Financial Officer
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