Senior Cyber Security Engineer (Splunk/TS) - USSOCOM EDAT Zero Trust

Kentro • Tampa, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Kentro is seeking a Senior Cyber Security Engineer (Splunk) to lead the critical UEBA and SOAR implementation for the Zero Trust initiative at U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM). In this role, you will integrate the DoW Visibility and Analytics pillar with the Automation and Orchestration pillar, providing advanced Tier 3 and Tier 4 engineering and technical support to the customer. This is an onsite position in Tampa, FL.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or 4+ additional years of cybersecurity experience in lieu of a degree.
• 10+ years of experience in an enterprise and/or cybersecurity-focused environment.
• Experience with Splunk administration and engineering.
• Experience with Splunk Enterprise Security (ES) operations and configurations.
• Experience with Splunk telemetry integration, workflow engineering, and tuning
• Proficiency with Unix and Windows environments.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position approximately 50% of the time.
• Occasionally move throughout the office to access equipment, communicate with coworkers, and support operational requirements.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and team members through in-person meetings, telephone, email, and virtual collaboration platforms.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level III/ DoW 8140 (511) Advanced certification (e.g., CISSP)
• Top Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility
• Must be a US Citizen

Nice To Haves

• Splunk certifications such as Splunk Certified Cybersecurity Defense Architect, Splunk Enterprise Certified Architect, Splunk Certified Cybersecurity Defense Engineer, Splunk Core Certified Advanced Power User, Splunk Core Certified Consultant
• Experience with scripting or programming languages (e.g., Bash, Python, Java, Perl, .NET).
• Familiarity with developing and deploying operational and security use cases within Splunk.
• Familiarity with DoW & NSA Zero Trust Guidance
• Familiarity with DoW RMF ATO process and answering controls
• Familiarity with USSOCOM SOFNET

Responsibilities

• Working with the customer and other support contracts to ensure timely and reliable integration of Zero trust efforts.
• Working collaboratively with other ISSOs and key stakeholders to the RMF process.
• Creating and managing RMF artifacts and the entire ATO lifecycle.
• Coordinating with Cybersecurity SMEs to identify requirements and process improvements.
• Assisting cybersecurity assessors as required.
• Interpreting DISA STIG requirements.
• Acts as a member of a team, supporting teammates and collaborating with a “do what it takes” attitude to ensure product and team success.
• Hands on approach to performing your own assessments with enclave and network infrastructure devices.
• Ensuring product quality and timeliness of work, providing advice and guidance, resolving problems to meet objectives, and providing periodic performance reports.
• Provide input on best practices and procedures.
• Developing new and refining existing processes to enhance quality and productivity.

Benefits

• paid time off
• healthcare benefits
• supplemental benefits
• 401k including an employer match
• discount perks
• rewards
• education reimbursement for certifications, degrees, or professional development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior