Splunk Master with Security Clearance
Apply NowCompany: Base One Technologies
Location: Wash, DC 20032
Description:
Required Education/Experience
BS degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math or related field and 12 15 years of prior relevant experience with a focus on cyber security or Masters with 10 13 years of prior relevant experience. Required Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI
Primary Responsibilities
Conceptualize, Design, Build, and Maintain current and future NOSC supported tools and platforms.
Manage multiple assignments, changing priorities, and work independently with little oversight.
Provide direct support for onboarding data into Splunk via forwarder, scripted inputs, TCP/UDP and modular inputs from sources such as FireEye, BlueCoat proxies, Big IP, Cisco, Palo Alto, host syslogs, etc.
Support all support, guidance and develop processes to evaluate and improve all operating systems, hardware support, software, firmware solutions and provide advisement concerning future purchase of the same.
Create, manage, and support automation solutions for Splunk deployment and orchestration within a Cloud environment.
Work closely with senior engineers, other team members and application owners to solve technical problems at the network, system and application levels.
Conduct periodic architectural reviews of installed sensors to assess effectiveness and propose optimal installation alternatives as required.
Conduct network security architecture reviews to determine the size, and placement of intrusion monitoring equipment during the customer onboarding process.
Documentation and Reporting along with presentation, teamwork and DHS wide collaboration are among the expected duties and mission of the task order.
Build, implement and administer Splunk in Windows and Linux environments. Basic Qualifications
Require BS degree and 12 years of experience in system administration, database administration, network engineering, software engineering, and/or software development, with a concentration in Cybersecurity.
At least eight (8) years of experience with Splunk in distributed deployments
Proficiency managing Splunk using the Splunk command-line interface
Proficiency managing Splunk using configuration files
Experience onboarding data into Splunk via forwarder, scripted inputs, TCP/UDP and modular inputs from a variety of sources.
Proficiency onboarding data using Splunk developed add-ons for Windows, Linux, and common third-party devices and applications
Experience collaborating with separate engineering teams to configure data sources for Splunk integration
7+ Years experience in Linux, Windows and SQL/ODBC interfaces
Proficiency implementing and onboarding data in Splunk DB Connect
4+ Years experience in app interface development, using REST APIs
Experience with Splunk performing systems administration, including performing installation, configuration, monitoring system performance and availability, upgrades, and troubleshooting
Experience developing in XML, Bash, JavaScript and Python, Perl, PowerShell scripts
General networking and security troubleshooting (firewalls, routing, NAT, etc.)
Splunk architecture/design, implementation, and troubleshooting experience
Experience in managing, maintaining, and administering multi-site indexer cluster
Scripting and development skills (BASH, python, or java) with strong knowledge of regular expressions
Proficiency developing log ingestion and aggregation strategies per Splunk best practices
Proficiency normalizing data to Splunk Common Information Model (CIM)
Experience implementing and optimizing Splunk data models
Expertise developing security-focused content for Splunk, including creation of complex threat detection log and operational dashboards
Perform integration activities to configure, connect, and pull data with 3rd party software APIs.
Ability to autonomously prioritize and successfully deliver across a portfolio of projects
Undertakes day-to-day operational and user support
Department of Homeland Security ESOC employees are required to obtain an Entry on Duty (EOD) clearance to support this program. Must Have One of the Following J3 Certifications
SANS: GCWN - Windows Security Administrator, GISF - Security Fundamentals, GSSP - Secure Software Programmer, GICSP - Cyber Security Professional
Carnegie Mellon University: SEI (Software Engineering Institute)
ISC2: CCSP - Certified Cloud Security Professional, CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security, CSSLP - Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional, SSCP - Systems Security Certified Practitioner
CISCO: CCNP, CCIE Security
EC-Council: ECSP - EC-Council certified Secure Programmer
Microsoft: MCSE - Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert
RedHat: RHCA, RHCE
VMWare: VCA (Certified Associate), VCP (Certified Professional), VCAP (Certified Advanced Professional), VCIX (Implementation Expert), VCDX (Certified Design Expert)
NetApps: Converged Infrastructure Specialist, Certified Implementation Engineer Specialist, Certified Data Administrator Professional, Certified Storage Associate
BS degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math or related field and 12 15 years of prior relevant experience with a focus on cyber security or Masters with 10 13 years of prior relevant experience. Required Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI
Primary Responsibilities
Conceptualize, Design, Build, and Maintain current and future NOSC supported tools and platforms.
Manage multiple assignments, changing priorities, and work independently with little oversight.
Provide direct support for onboarding data into Splunk via forwarder, scripted inputs, TCP/UDP and modular inputs from sources such as FireEye, BlueCoat proxies, Big IP, Cisco, Palo Alto, host syslogs, etc.
Support all support, guidance and develop processes to evaluate and improve all operating systems, hardware support, software, firmware solutions and provide advisement concerning future purchase of the same.
Create, manage, and support automation solutions for Splunk deployment and orchestration within a Cloud environment.
Work closely with senior engineers, other team members and application owners to solve technical problems at the network, system and application levels.
Conduct periodic architectural reviews of installed sensors to assess effectiveness and propose optimal installation alternatives as required.
Conduct network security architecture reviews to determine the size, and placement of intrusion monitoring equipment during the customer onboarding process.
Documentation and Reporting along with presentation, teamwork and DHS wide collaboration are among the expected duties and mission of the task order.
Build, implement and administer Splunk in Windows and Linux environments. Basic Qualifications
Require BS degree and 12 years of experience in system administration, database administration, network engineering, software engineering, and/or software development, with a concentration in Cybersecurity.
At least eight (8) years of experience with Splunk in distributed deployments
Proficiency managing Splunk using the Splunk command-line interface
Proficiency managing Splunk using configuration files
Experience onboarding data into Splunk via forwarder, scripted inputs, TCP/UDP and modular inputs from a variety of sources.
Proficiency onboarding data using Splunk developed add-ons for Windows, Linux, and common third-party devices and applications
Experience collaborating with separate engineering teams to configure data sources for Splunk integration
7+ Years experience in Linux, Windows and SQL/ODBC interfaces
Proficiency implementing and onboarding data in Splunk DB Connect
4+ Years experience in app interface development, using REST APIs
Experience with Splunk performing systems administration, including performing installation, configuration, monitoring system performance and availability, upgrades, and troubleshooting
Experience developing in XML, Bash, JavaScript and Python, Perl, PowerShell scripts
General networking and security troubleshooting (firewalls, routing, NAT, etc.)
Splunk architecture/design, implementation, and troubleshooting experience
Experience in managing, maintaining, and administering multi-site indexer cluster
Scripting and development skills (BASH, python, or java) with strong knowledge of regular expressions
Proficiency developing log ingestion and aggregation strategies per Splunk best practices
Proficiency normalizing data to Splunk Common Information Model (CIM)
Experience implementing and optimizing Splunk data models
Expertise developing security-focused content for Splunk, including creation of complex threat detection log and operational dashboards
Perform integration activities to configure, connect, and pull data with 3rd party software APIs.
Ability to autonomously prioritize and successfully deliver across a portfolio of projects
Undertakes day-to-day operational and user support
Department of Homeland Security ESOC employees are required to obtain an Entry on Duty (EOD) clearance to support this program. Must Have One of the Following J3 Certifications
SANS: GCWN - Windows Security Administrator, GISF - Security Fundamentals, GSSP - Secure Software Programmer, GICSP - Cyber Security Professional
Carnegie Mellon University: SEI (Software Engineering Institute)
ISC2: CCSP - Certified Cloud Security Professional, CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security, CSSLP - Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional, SSCP - Systems Security Certified Practitioner
CISCO: CCNP, CCIE Security
EC-Council: ECSP - EC-Council certified Secure Programmer
Microsoft: MCSE - Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert
RedHat: RHCA, RHCE
VMWare: VCA (Certified Associate), VCP (Certified Professional), VCAP (Certified Advanced Professional), VCIX (Implementation Expert), VCDX (Certified Design Expert)
NetApps: Converged Infrastructure Specialist, Certified Implementation Engineer Specialist, Certified Data Administrator Professional, Certified Storage Associate