Splunk Ingest Engineer| Remote| 1+ year contract

Title: Splunk Ingest Engineer

Location: 100% Remote

Duration:1+ year contract

Rate : $Open

Minimum Qualifications

·         Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field or equivalent professional experience

·         Effective communication and collaboration skills

·         Problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically about security

·         Continuous learning mindset to stay updated with the rapidly evolving cyber threat landscape

·         Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in Splunk Administration

·         The below ideal core competencies and experience should align candidates for success in the NS2 Environments:

o    Windows and Linux operating system administration

o    Hardware, software, and network-level troubleshooting

o    Automation via infrastructure as Code (IaC), e.g. Terraform, Ansible, etc.

o    Programming/scripting experience e.g.: Python, PowerShell, Bash, Golang, C, JS, SQL, etc.

o    Log management and parsing strategies

o    CI/CD pipeline experience e.g.: Jenkins, Concourse, Github Actions, etc.

o    Cloud Platforms, e.g. AWS, Azure, GCP

o    Familiarity with security compliance frameworks and regulations such as NIST 800-171 or 800-53

Relevant certifications :

·         Splunk Architect certification

·         Splunk Administrator certification

·         Red Hat Enterprise Linux certifications, such as RHCSE or RHCSA

·         Cloud provider (AWS, Azure, GCP) certifications

·         Prior DoD or FedRAMP experience