Platform Boundary Defense - Splunk Engineer

Racking and cabling the Platform Boundary Defense (PBD) system
• Designing, testing, deploying, hardening, configuring and tuning the SIEM architecture components (Splunk or equivalent)
• Creating Engineering Changes to support the lifecycle including engineering documentation
• Performing vulnerability scans of the system and review on a weekly basis
• Coordinating among stakeholders, including Security Engineers, Network Administrators, System Administrators, Information Assurance Managers (IAMs) / Information Systems Security Managers (ISSMs), certification authorities, accreditation authorities (and representatives), program managers, vendors, etc., necessary to properly identify, document, mitigate, and manage risk attributed to the target system, network, and/or application
• Identifying, developing (either directly, or in coordination with applicable experts), and incorporating common artifacts found in an RMF accreditation package, e.g., system architecture and boundaries, hardware and software inventories, risk assessment reports, POA&Ms, data flows, and other necessary system, network, and application documentation
• Using vulnerability scanning and assessment tools (e.g., ACAS/HBSS) necessary to identify and document compliance
• Designing, implementing and hardening SIEM architectural components
• Working full-time onsite in a secured lab space, where the majority of work must be performed to support this tasking

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• DoD 8570.1 IAT Level II certification to start
  • Must have one of the following security certifications: Security+, SCNP, SSCP, CISSP, GSEC
• Five (5) years of experience in relevant technical field, to include: Technology Analysis and Assessment, Design Definition, Development of Systems Specification, Systems Analysis, Systems Architecture, Systems/Equipment Integration, Test & Evaluation Criteria, and Logistics support of C5ISR requirements
• Back-end Splunk experience (installing/hardening/configuring the Splunk architectural components)
• Proven experience in one or more of the following:
  • System administration experience on DoD-deployed systems
  • Experience in designing, maintaining and deploying Splunk enterprise architecture, with a preference for experience within a DoD environment
  • Being comfortable with the creation of in-depth, accurate technical documentation
  • CANES/ADNS experience for Afloat vessels would be beneficial
  • Participation in SIT/AISIT events

• One of the following OS/OE trainings or certifications is desired:
  • Splunk Enterprise Certified Admin
  • Splunk Enterprise Certified Architect
• Splunk architecture design experience
• Experience in designing, maintaining and/or deploying Splunk or other enterprise SIEM systems in a DoD environment
  • This includes Splunk system architecture design, installation and hardening of Splunk components, and also administration and customization of Splunk ingest configuration and dashboards
• Experience utilizing DISA STIGs to harden and secure Linux systems, specifically Splunk backend components
• Design, testing and validation experience on DoD-deployed systems, specifically related to Splunk or other Logging/SIEM systems
• Have a solid understanding of current operating system security design best practices
• Knowledge of the RMF process and supporting deliverables is a plus
• Self-motivated with the ability to work both independently and in a collaborative environment
• Knowledge of systems engineering activities and process improvement approaches strongly desired
• Experience with Automation solutions (such as Ansible) highly preferred

SRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AS WELL AS, A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE SECRET LEVEL WITH TOP SECRET ELIGIBILITY

• Opportunities for travel

Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced information technology and engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry, as well as independent institutions. At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary backgrounds. This team is challenged daily to provide cutting edge technology solutions to our clients.

SRC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with a company match, life insurance, vacation and sick paid time off accruals starting at 10 days of vacation and 5 days of sick leave annually, 11 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a work environment that encourages excellence and more. For positions requiring a security clearance, selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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