Enterprise Logging Solution (ELS) Lead - Clearance Required

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Description:

We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Logging Solution (ELS) Lead to support an enterprise cybersecurity program delivering 24/7 Security Operations Center (SOC) services. This role provides technical leadership for enterprise-scale logging, monitoring, SIEM engineering, and telemetry integration across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead the design, engineering, configuration, and optimization of enterprise logging platforms supporting SOC operations
• Serve as the primary technical authority for SIEM architecture and logging infrastructure
• Design and manage log ingestion pipelines, including parsing, normalization, enrichment, and storage strategies
• Oversee onboarding of new data sources across applications, endpoints, networks, cloud environments, and identity systems
• Ensure log health monitoring, pipeline resiliency, and integrity validation for continuous reliability
• Enable development of dashboards, correlation rules, and alerting by ensuring high-quality, normalized log data
• Maintain compliance with logging standards, federal mandates, and Zero Trust visibility requirements
• Drive modernization initiatives, including automation, cloud logging integrations, and data optimization
• Produce technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, data dictionaries, and detailed engineering reports
• Support vulnerability assessments, compliance audits, and cross-team engineering reviews
• Collaborate with SOC operations, security engineering, and other cybersecurity teams to support mission objectives

Here's what you need (Required Qualifications):

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience serving as a senior Splunk Administrator or Architect
• One of the following certifications (listed in preference):
  • Certified Splunk Architect (II)
  • Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP)
• Strong understanding of project management principles and experience applying them in technical environments
• Experience working with interconnected, heterogeneous enterprise systems
• Strong understanding of industry standards and technologies supporting federal cybersecurity operations
• Experience working in enterprise IT environments as an applications or systems administrator
• Experience supporting Windows and Linux environments
• Experience with scripting and automation in Linux and/or Windows environments
• Strong networking and security background
• Experience with cloud environments and orchestration tools, including Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Bonus Points If You Have (Desired Qualifications):

• Certified Splunk Architect
• Splunk Certified Admin or Splunk Certified Engineer
• Splunk Core Certified Consultant
• Security+ certification
• Cloud provider certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, etc.

Security Clearance:

• Active Secret (TS eligible desired)

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related field

Work Schedule:

• Monday-Friday, Hybrid

Compensation and Benefits:

Cydecor offers a comprehensive compensation package including Health and Dental Insurance, Vision and Life Insurance, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability, 401(K) + company match, Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Company Holidays, Tuition and Professional Development Assistance and more.

What We Believe

We have an unwavering commitment to diversity with the aim that every one of our people has a full sense of belonging within our organization. As a business imperative, every person at Cydecor has the responsibility to create and sustain an inclusive environment.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Cydecor is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer (EEO/AA). All employment and hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs without regard to race, religion, color, sexual orientation, nationality, gender, ethnic origin, disability, age, sex, gender identity & expression, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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