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LingaTech

Cyber Security Engineer

LingaTech, Fairfax, Virginia, United States, 22032


Location:

Fairfax, VA - Candidates residing within 50 miles from this locationPosition Type:

HybridContract Length:

7 months, with extension

Position Overview:The Splunk Cyber Security Engineer manages and maintains Splunk backend operations, including data ingestion, log source onboarding, index management, and system updates. This role involves ensuring optimal Splunk performance, supporting the Operations Technology Network, and performing Linux system administration tasks such as security patching, syslog maintenance, and troubleshooting Splunk-related outages.

Required Skills:

3 years of experience with Splunk Core3 years of experience with Splunk ES2 years of networking knowledge3 years of experience with Splunk Management of Indexes3 years of experience with Splunk Apps and Addon's Configuration Knowledge3 years of experience with Red Hat Linux AdministrationPreferred Skills:

3 years of Change Management experience2 years of experience with Linux Syslog Administration3 years of experience with Splunk Log Source Onboarding3 years of Splunk Maintenance experience2 years of Splunk Gov Cloud experienceDuties:

Manage and maintain Splunk backend operations, including index management, onboarding new log sources, and ensuring data ingestion processes are properly configured and optimized.Perform Splunk change management tasks, such as installing, updating, and researching apps and add-ons to enhance system functionality.Administer and maintain Red Hat Linux systems, ensuring timely updates, security patching, and syslog service maintenance.Troubleshoot and resolve Splunk-related issues, provide on-call support for outages, and ensure data flows efficiently across the Operations Technology Network.Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance Splunk performance and align configurations with organizational security and operational requirements.