About the Role
The role involves supporting security operations through the configuration and management of Splunk and Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response platforms, ensuring effective monitoring, incident response, and system integration.
Responsibilities
- Configure and manage Splunk environments for security monitoring and analytics
- Develop and deploy SOAR playbooks to automate incident response workflows
- Integrate security tools and data sources into centralized logging and response platforms
- Support compliance with federal cybersecurity standards and reporting requirements
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues within Splunk and SOAR systems
- Collaborate with security analysts to improve detection and response capabilities
- Maintain documentation for system configurations and operational procedures
- Monitor system performance and optimize for scalability and reliability
- Implement security controls and access policies for Splunk and SOAR platforms
- Assist in the onboarding of new data sources into the security ecosystem
- Provide technical support during security incidents and investigations
- Participate in system upgrades and patching activities
- Ensure secure coding and configuration practices across automation tools
- Work with cross-functional teams to align security automation with operational needs
- Conduct testing of automated response workflows to verify accuracy and effectiveness
Nice to Have
- Certifications such as Splunk Certified Admin or SOAR platform-specific credentials
- Experience supporting government or defense-related IT systems
- Familiarity with NIST or other federal cybersecurity frameworks
- Prior work in a 24/7 security operations center environment
- Knowledge of cloud security monitoring in AWS or Azure environments
Compensation
Competitive salary and benefits package
Work Arrangement
Remote position within the State of Louisiana
Team
Part of a cybersecurity engineering team focused on security operations and automation
Security Clearance
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance
Education Requirements
Bachelor's degree required in computer science, cybersecurity, or related technical discipline
Work Location
- Fully remote role
- Applicant must reside within the State of Louisiana
Application Instructions
- Submit resume and relevant certifications
- Include experience with Splunk and SOAR platforms in application
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