Splunk Cybersecurity SME

Insight Global is looking for a Splunk Cybersecurity SME to support USPS and their cyber operations. This person will act as the main POC for everything Splunk.

The pay range for this position is $68/hr - $70/hr

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· 5+ Years of Splunk Experience Required
· Manages knowledge objects (fields, extractions, tags, event types, lookups, workflow actions, aliases, macros, and so on) – through automations, scripting, management server functions; to include .conf and .cfg files in scope of the last four Splunk Enterprise versions
· Experience with Splunk deployment and configuration management in large-scale environments
· Proficiency in writing complex Splunk queries, dashboards, and alerts using SPL (Search Processing Language)
· Experience with REST APIs for Splunk and external system integration
· Ability to analyze and troubleshoot complex data ingestion and parsing issues
· Designing and developing an automations workflow and dashboard interface for such
· Self-starter with a service-oriented mindset who will take action, find ways to solve problems, and move projects to conclusion independently
· Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to translate research insights into practical solutions that address real-world challenges.
· Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
· Experience in mentoring and guiding junior researchers or team members

· Ability to leverage the Splunk AI Assistant and other AI tools to increase accuracy and efficiency of task and other deliverables
· Advanced knowledge of Unix/Linux and/or Windows systems administration and troubleshooting
· Strong scripting skills in Bash, Python, JavaScript, SQL and PowerShell for automation and integration tasks
· Experience with Splunk upgrades, patching, and performance tuning
· Proficiency in integrating Splunk with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)
· Understanding of security and compliance requirements and implementation of role-based access controls (RBAC) in Splunk
· Strong knowledge of logging standards and best practices across application and infrastructure layers
· Extensive knowledge of defense-in-depth principles, Network and Security architecture, network topology, IT device integrity, and common security elements.
· Executes new projects as well as data and user onboarding
· Strong understanding of IT and Cyber industry standards and technologies to include such controls governed by NIST, FISMA, and FedRamp
· Experience installing and utilizing and developing with the Splunk App for Data Science and Deep Learning.
· Experience installing and utilizing and developing with the Splunk SOAR Automation toolset
· Experience or background in the Cybersecurity, Systems/Network Administration or Observability industry

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.