SIEMEngineer

Hybrid in Washington D.C., DC, US • Posted 7 hours ago • Updated 7 hours ago
Contract W2
Hybrid
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Skills

  • Accountability
  • Computer Networking
  • Cyber Security
  • DSL
  • Dashboard
  • GSEC
  • HTTP
  • Migration
  • Python
  • Splunk
  • Security+
  • Security Operations
  • Windows PowerShell
  • Vulnerability Management

Summary

Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical discipline (4 years experience in lieu of degree)
  • 5+ years experience relevant IT/cybersecurity experience.
  • 3+ years of hands-on SIEM administration experience supporting enterprise or similarly complex environments.
  • Hands-on experience with Splunk Enterprise, including SPL, data ingestion, forwarders, indexes, searches, dashboards, alerts, and platform troubleshooting.
  • Experience onboarding and troubleshooting enterprise log sources and understanding telemetry flow from source systems through collection, ingestion, indexing, and search.
  • Working knowledge of SQL and experience querying data for analysis, troubleshooting, validation, or reporting.
  • Experience with or working knowledge of Elastic, Elasticsearch, Kibana, or comparable search and analytics technologies, with the ability to rapidly develop deeper Elastic expertise.
  • Understanding of enterprise logging concepts, including collection, parsing, normalization, enrichment, indexing, retention, and data quality.
  • Strong Linux command-line skills and working knowledge of Windows/Linux systems, networking, and common protocols such as TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, TLS, and syslog.
  • Familiarity with enterprise cybersecurity technologies such as EDR, firewalls, IDS/IPS, identity systems, and vulnerability management platforms.
  • Demonstrated ability to independently troubleshoot technical problems, analyze unfamiliar data, test assumptions, identify root causes, and develop practical solutions.
  • Strong technical curiosity, ownership, accountability, and ability to learn new technologies, platforms, and query languages.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to document technical processes and collaborate effectively across teams.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Hands-on experience with Elastic Stack / Elastic Security, including Elasticsearch, Kibana, Elastic Agent/Fleet, Beats, or Logstash.
  • Experience with KQL, ES|QL, EQL, Query DSL, or comparable search and analytics languages.
  • Experience supporting a SIEM migration, particularly Splunk-to-Elastic or a comparable enterprise migration.
  • Experience with Splunk ES, Splunk CIM, Elastic Common Schema (ECS), or distributed Splunk environments.
  • Experience with security detection engineering, correlation rules, alert tuning, threat hunting, or MITRE ATT&CK.
  • Experience with scripting or automation using Python, PowerShell, Bash, REST APIs, or similar technologies.
  • Experience working in or closely supporting a Security Operations Center (SOC).
  • Relevant technical certifications such as Splunk, Elastic, Security+, CySA+, GSEC, or comparable certifications.
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  • Dice Id: 10426916
  • Position Id: 9085555
  • Posted 7 hours ago
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Recruiter @ Hadiamondstar Software Solutions LLC
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