Cyber Security Engineer – Splunk Administrator - Reston, United States - QinetiQ

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    Company Overview

    We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems in 50+ locations world-wide. Much of our work contributes to innovative research in the fields of sensor science, signal processing, data fusion, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and augmented reality (AR).

    QinetiQ US's dedicated experts in defense, aerospace, security, and related fields all work together to explore new ways of protecting the American Warfighter, Security Forces, and Allies. Being a part of QinetiQ US means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend.

    Why Join QinetiQ US?

    If you have the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges, then you will experience a unique working environment where innovative teams blend different perspectives, disciplines, and technologies to discover new ways of solving complex problems. In our diverse and inclusive environment, you can be authentic, feel valued, be respected, and realize your full potential. QinetiQ US will support you with workplace flexibility, a commitment to the health and well-being of you and your family and provide opportunities to work with a purpose. We are committed to supporting your success in both your professional and personal lives.

    Position Overview

    We are seeking a Cyber Security Engineer who will primarily focus on the day-to-day operations of administration and data management for a Splunk Cloud FedRAMP deployment in a mid-sized, global, internet facing, hybrid, multi-cloud environment.

    Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot and resolve a wide variety of issues related to Splunk log ingestion, Splunk forwarders, etc.
  • Develop standard operating procedures and documentation associated with job functions and end users.
  • Maintain technical expertise on relevant industry standards and in multi-cloud computing and virtualization technologies
  • This individual will have opportunities to gain experience with other cyber security disciplines
  • Required Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph required #qinetiqclearedjob
  • Strong understanding of Splunk administration, data management, log aggregation, index management and management of Splunk technical add-ons for a wide variety of services
  • Familiarity with Linux and Windows administration
  • Familiarity working with Jira, Scrum and Agile development environments
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