SIEM Engineer/Analyst (Splunk)

True Zero Technologies

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

True Zero Technologies, a veteran-owned small business, was founded on the principle that the purposeful enablement of people and technology in an organization directly ties to the quality of its outcomes. True Zero recognizes that those outcomes begin and end with our people, and that is what we have built a community of like-minded, driven, and passionate individuals and innovators who are aligned in a common goal of delivering top-tier services to our customers. Our culture and commitment have been recognized through numerous accolades, including being named one of the Best Places to Work in 2023 in two categories ("Prosperous and Thriving" ($5MM–$50MM in gross revenue) and "Mid-Atlantic Region" (DC, DE, MD, NC, VA, WV)), and again in 2025 as a Best Places to Work honoree. In addition, True Zero earned coveted spots on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies in America in 2022, 2023, and 2025, a testament to our sustained growth driven by our people-first approach and unwavering dedication to excellence.

Requirements

An active Secret security clearance.
Successful applicant must obtain and maintain the required security clearance or other authorization(s) within the necessary timeframe required by applicable contract(s).
Active DoD 8570 IAT Level III certification (Security+ CE, CISSP, etc.) and relevant Computer Environment Certification
8+ years in cybersecurity operations, with specific expertise in Splunk and UBA and SOAR technologies.
5+ years of experience with an enterprise Logging and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solution, to include log collections, management, correlation, aggregation. ingestion, parsing, use case, dashboard, and triggers development.
Ability to support Cybersecurity reviews, SOP development and maintenance including assisting in the generation of security artifacts, such as security plans, POA&M, and security CONOPS.
Splunk Core Certified Power User (must have)
Splunk Enterprise Security Certified Admin
Splunk Certified Cybersecurity Defense Analyst
Splunk Certified Architect

Responsibilities

Ensure log review SOPs align with STIG and organizational requirements.
Validate log generation, storage, and security configurations across systems.
Confirm system clocks are synchronized to ZULU time for consistent timestamping.
Perform regular analysis of log data to identify anomalies, misconfigurations, or potential threats.
Document findings and escalate suspicious activity to incident response teams.
Integrate DHRA and third-party data feeds into the Splunk SIEM platform.
Deploy and maintain loggers, connectors, and event collectors to ensure data continuity.
Develop and tune correlation rules, filters, and alerts to detect significant security events.
Create and maintain use cases to support threat detection and compliance monitoring.
Deploy and upgrade Splunk components including ESM, SOAR, and UBA modules.
Coordinate with IT operations and program managers for system modifications and downtimes.
Monitor log rotation and archival processes to ensure compliance with retention policies.
Conduct regular checks on storage capacity and automate log lifecycle management.
Conduct in-depth analysis of network, system, and application logs.
Identify trends, detect intrusions, and support forensic investigations.
Work with stakeholders to refine logging strategies and respond to audit findings.
Recommend improvements based on policy changes, technology updates, and security needs.

Benefits

Competitive salary, paid twice per month
Best in class medical coverage
100% of medical premiums covered by True Zero
Company wide new business incentive programs
Contribution Incentives (i.e. white papers, blog posts, internal webinars, etc.)
3 weeks of PTO starting + 11 Paid Holidays Annually
401k Program with 100% company match on the first 4%
Monthly reimbursement of Cell Phone and Home Internet costs
Paternity/Maternity Leave
Investment in training and certifications to broaden and deepen your technical skills