Cybersecurity Engineer 4 – Splunk SIEM

Description

This role is part of a proposal submission. All offers of employment are conditional and subject to the awarding of the contract. The company reserves the right to modify, delay, or cancel the recruitment process based on the outcome of the award.

Cybersecurity Engineer 4 – Splunk SIEM

· Location: Onsite – Columbus, OH or Richmond, VA Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)

· Job Type: W-2

· Shift: Monday–Friday, standard business hours between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. local time

· Pay Range: Up to $140,000 annually

· Security Clearance: Active Top Secret (TS) required

· Travel Requirements: Approximately six trips annually, four days per trip, between Washington, DC, Columbus, OH, and Richmond, VA.

Ryan Consulting Group, Inc. is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer 4 – Splunk SIEM to provide cybersecurity engineering, administration, and operational support for the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). The role is responsible for maintaining Splunk Core and Splunk Enterprise Security (ES) infrastructure, developing customized security dashboards and correlation searches, and supporting enterprise security monitoring and incident response operations.

Key responsibilities include:

· Administer, maintain, and support Splunk Core and Splunk Enterprise Security (ES) infrastructure.

· Develop and customize Splunk ES correlation searches, security rules, dashboards, reports, and data monitors to identify potential threats and support incident response.

· Analyze security logs, intrusion detection system (IDS) data, threat intelligence reports, vendor information, and other security data sources.

· Maintain Splunk ES backend infrastructure, including upgrades, troubleshooting, daily maintenance, and operational support.

· Research, plan, install, configure, troubleshoot, maintain, and back up components of the DLA Splunk Enterprise Log Management (ELM) architecture.

· Develop security monitoring use cases, active channels, and trend analysis capabilities to improve threat identification and data mining.

· Provide security analysis and recommendations to support Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) Incident Handlers and Information Assurance Managers (IAM).

· Support cybersecurity engineering activities involving the planning, design, development, testing, demonstration, and integration of information systems.

· Apply analytical and systematic approaches to resolving cybersecurity-related technical and operational challenges.

Requirements

· Minimum seven (7) years of relevant IT cybersecurity experience, preferably within the federal government.

· Hands-on experience integrating, administering, and sustaining Splunk Core and Splunk Enterprise Security (ES) environments.

· Experience creating customized Splunk dashboards and reports using security threat data.

· Experience developing and maintaining Splunk ES correlation searches, security rules, and monitoring capabilities.

· Experience supporting Splunk infrastructure upgrades, maintenance, troubleshooting, and enterprise log management.

· Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance required at the time of proposal submission.

· Must satisfy both of the following Department of Defense Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF) qualifications at the Intermediate level:

o Primary: DCWF 521 – Cyber Defense Infrastructure Support Specialist.

o Secondary: DCWF 451 – System Administrator.

· Candidates may satisfy each DCWF qualification through an approved education, training, or certification pathway.

· A bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or Software Engineering may satisfy the education pathway for both DCWF roles.

· Alternatively, qualifying training or certifications may satisfy the DCWF requirements. Certifications recognized under both roles include CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Cloud+, GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC), and Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP). A single qualifying certification may satisfy both roles.

· Must be able to work onsite at the DLA facility in Columbus, OH or Richmond, VA.

· Must be available for required travel.

Certification Requirements

The following certifications are mandatory and must be held at the time of submission:

· CompTIA Linux+

· Splunk Administrator certification

Benefits at RYAN

RYAN offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families. Some benefits may vary by contract.

· Paid Holidays (varies by contract)

· Paid Time Off (PTO)

· Bereavement, Military, and Parental Leave

· 401(k) or Roth Retirement Plan with Employer Matching

· Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

· Health Savings Account (with employer contribution)

· Group Term Life Insurance

· Pet Insurance

· Employee Discount Perks

· Voluntary Life Insurance

· Short- and Long-Term Disability

· Accident, Cancer, and Critical Illness Insurance

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement:

Ryan Consulting Group, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, training, compensation, benefits, and termination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Ryan Consulting Group, Inc. is also committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability in the application process, please contact [email protected].

Drug-Free Workplace Statement:

Ryan Consulting Group, Inc. is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace, in compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, which is a requirement for all federal contractors. We recognize the impact that drug and alcohol abuse can have on the safety, health, and productivity of our workforce, and we are dedicated to providing a work environment that is free from illegal drugs and alcohol. All employment offers are conditional upon successfully passing a drug screening.

Pay Transparency Statement:

Ryan Consulting Group, Inc. complies with all relevant pay transparency laws in each state and jurisdiction where we operate. This includes providing salary ranges and pay data in compliance with state or local laws where applicable. We also ensure that applicants and employees in relevant states are informed of their right to inquire about pay information as required by state or local laws. Employees and applicants in states where pay transparency laws are in effect can expect to be provided with salary information upon request during the hiring process.