Senior Security Engineer FEDERAL GOVERNMENT CONTRACT Job at DSN, Bethesda, MD

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  • DSN
  • Bethesda, MD

Job Description

Senior Security Engineer - Long term contract
FEDERAL CONTRACT "REMOTE NOW SUBJECT TO CHANGE IN NEAR FUTURE"
DC AREA CANDIDATES ONLY!!

Responsibilities
· Develop and implement security strategies and architectures aligned with business objectives and industry standards.
· Design, build, and maintain Splunk environments, including data ingestion, indexing, search, reporting, and visualization.
· Develop and fine-tune Splunk searches, reports, and dashboards to identify security threats and incidents. Create interactive and informative dashboards that provide actionable insights into security posture.
· Utilize Splunk's visualization capabilities to effectively communicate security risks and trends to both technical and non-technical audiences.
· Leverage Splunk's alerting and notification features to proactively respond to security threats.
· Conduct threat hunting and incident response activities using Splunk and other security tools.
· Collaborate with security teams to investigate security incidents, determine root causes, and implement preventive measures.
· Lead the design and implementation of zero-trust security architectures, including identity and access management (IAM), micro-segmentation, and least privilege principles.
· Stay up to date on the latest security trends and technologies.
  • Develop technology implementation strategies to meet emerging Federal requirements
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • 8+ years of experience in Cybersecurity with a recent focus in security engineering.
  • In-depth knowledge of Splunk architecture, administration, and development.
  • Proven ability to create and maintain complex Splunk dashboards that meet the needs of various stakeholders.
  • Strong understanding of security principles, including threat modeling, risk assessment, and incident response.
  • Hands-on experience with zero-trust architecture and implementation.
  • Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, etc.) for automation and analysis.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
“Bonus Requirements”
  • Splunk Certified Architect
  • Splunk Certified Admin
  • CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
  • CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor)
  • Security+
  • Other relevant security certifications

Job Tags

Contract work, Remote job,

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