Splunk/Cribl Engineer

Summary

Join GuidePoint Security as a Splunk/Cribl Consultant and provide expert cybersecurity consulting services to clients. This remote position, ideally located in the Mid-Atlantic region, requires a Bachelor's degree in information security and at least three years of experience. You will design, configure, and maintain client environments, develop security content for Splunk, and serve as the technical point of contact. Excellent communication and teamwork skills are essential. GuidePoint offers competitive benefits, including comprehensive health insurance, paid time off, and a retirement plan.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in information security (or similar field) with a minimum of 3 years of cybersecurity industry experience
• At least two years of Splunk/Cribl specific experience with knowledge in the following areas: Search and reporting
• At least two years of Splunk/Cribl specific experience with knowledge in the following areas: Data parsing and normalization
• At least two years of Splunk/Cribl specific experience with knowledge in the following areas: Creating dashboards and visualizations
• At least two years of Splunk/Cribl specific experience with knowledge in the following areas: Basic scripting (Python, Bash)
• At least two years of Splunk/Cribl specific experience with knowledge in the following areas: Data extraction techniques
• At least two years of Splunk/Cribl specific experience with knowledge in the following areas: Routes, Pipelines, Functions
• Extensive knowledge of data security practices and systems including NIST, ATT&CK, CIM Object Model, etc
• Excellent communications and teamwork skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Splunk Consultant Certificate

Responsibilities

• Provide consulting services focused on Splunk or Cribl including on-premise, cloud, or Enterprise Security deployments
• Design, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot client specific environments
• Completes tasks in an efficient and timely manner with effective progress reporting and documentation
• Seeks innovative ways to improve the process of delivering focused solutions to clients
• Shares suggestions and knowledge capital to help optimize implementation methodology
• Develop security-focused content for Splunk, including threat detection logic and operational dashboards
• Regularly interface with customer technical and business staff, including the project sponsor and stakeholders in sometimes complex engagements
• Serve as the technical point of contact on customer engagements

Preferred Qualifications

• Cribl experience
• SOAR experience
• BS/BA degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, related discipline, equivalent experience, or over 5 years’ experience
• 3-5 years of professional Splunk or Cribl engineering experience
• The ideal candidate will have macOS and Windows operating system experience, as well as scripting skills. Linux/Unix skills are a plus
• Strong analytical skills to define risk, identify potential threats, and develop and document action/mitigation plans
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to mentor/train staff and bring awareness to current and emerging threats
• Ability to work efficiently and self-motivate with little to no supervision
• Strong written and verbal communications skills with an ability to present technical risks and issues to technical and non-technical audiences internal and external to the organization
• Regulatory experience is a plus (GDPR, ISO27K, SSAE16, HIPAA, PCI, etc.)

Benefits

• Remote workforce primarily (U.S. based only, some travel may be required for certain positions, working on-site may be required for Federal positions)
• Group Medical Insurance options: Zero Deductible PPO Plan (GuidePoint pays 90% of the premium for employees and 70% for family plans (spouse/children/family) or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA (GuidePoint pays 100% of the employees premiums and 75% for family plans (spouse/children/family) and GPS will contribute in one lump sum: ($500 per EE annually / $1000 per family annually (includes spouse/children/family options)
• Group Dental Insurance: GuidePoint pays 100% of the premium for employees and 75% of family plans
• 12 corporate holidays and a Flexible Time Off (FTO) program
• Healthy mobile phone and home internet allowance
• Eligibility for retirement plan after 2 months at open enrollment
• Pet Benefit Option