Sr Cybersecurity Analyst (Splunk focused)

General Dynamics Information Technology•USA NE Home Office (NEHOME), NE

3d•$127,500 - $172,500•Remote

About The Position

As a Cybersecurity Analyst with a Splunk focus, you will provide cybersecurity and vulnerability management support for a suite of DOE business applications. You will support DOE’s Corporate Business Systems, which are used by over 14,000 users to fulfill the agency’s mission. You will join a 60+ person application delivery team supporting DOE across multiple task orders under a Blanket Purchase Agreement. The role involves gathering technical information about the organization’s mission, IT infrastructure, and existing security products; assisting with security policies and standards; and working with customers to assess and secure applications and databases. You will use security tools and SIEM processes to identify data patterns, provide metrics and operational intelligence, develop dashboards and visualizations, establish logging standards, and administer and secure Splunk infrastructure. You will also document systems and configuration standards, conduct vulnerability scans, and work with system owners to address vulnerabilities. The position is remote, with 40 scheduled hours per week and no travel required. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and be able to obtain and maintain a DOE clearance and pass a government background screening.

Requirements

At least 3 years of related experience is listed in the job qualifications.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline, with 5+ years of increasingly responsible and relevant experience defining security requirements; without a degree, 6–8 years of relevant experience is required.
At least 3.5 years of hands-on experience with Splunk design and administration.
Understanding of common hacking techniques, such as malware, and effective countermeasures.
Experience with Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server databases and their security configurations.
Ability to work well on a team, manage multiple assignments, and adapt to changing client needs.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE clearance and successfully pass a government background screening, including detailed forms and fingerprinting.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Trustwave DBProtect and Burp Suite.
Certified Splunk Enterprise Administrator.
Demonstrated experience with IT best practices for application, enterprise system, and network security.
Experience with antivirus, intrusion detection and protection systems, firewalls, Active Directory, vulnerability assessment tools, and other security tools used in large network environments.
Previous Department of Energy experience.

Responsibilities

Gather and organize technical information about organizational mission goals and needs, IT infrastructure, and existing security and information assurance products.
Assist in developing and applying security and information assurance policies, procedures, and standards.
Work with customers to minimize risks and assess and secure applications and databases.
Use cloud and cybersecurity-related experience to support security services.
Identify data patterns, provide metrics, diagnose problems, and provide business operations intelligence using tools such as Splunk, DBProtect, and Burp Suite.
Use SIEM systems and processes to deliver cybersecurity services.
Develop Splunk dashboards and visualizations to highlight application and database alert conditions.
Establish application and database logging standards in support of government mandates.
Design and customize complex search queries and promote advanced searching, forensics, and analytics.
Develop and document configuration standards, policies, and procedures for operating, managing, and securing Splunk infrastructure.
Develop dashboards, data models, visualizations, reports, and performance optimizations.
Create documentation for new and existing systems.
Execute and interpret vulnerability scans and collaborate with system owners to address vulnerabilities.
Apply diagnostic techniques to identify problems, investigate causes, and recommend solutions.

Benefits

401(k) with company match.
Customizable health benefits packages, including medical options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental, and vision plans.
Full-flex work weeks where possible.
Vacation, sick, and personal paid time off; typically 15 days of paid leave per calendar year for new employees, prorated based on hire date.
10 paid holidays per year, prorated based on hire date.
Paid parental leave and a paid family leave program of up to 160 hours in a rolling 12-month period for eligible employees.
Military, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
Short- and long-term disability benefits.
Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident insurance provided or available.
Rewards program for high-performing employees.
Internal mobility support.