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Security Information Event Manager (SIEM) Administrator

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Range $120,000.00 - $124,000.00
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Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
401K Matching
Paid Time Off
Paid holidays
professional training opportunities
Pet insurance

Job Description

Castalia Systems is a reputable business partner specializing in delivering mission-critical solutions to the Federal Government. With a strong foothold in providing advanced technology services, Castalia Systems focuses on areas such as securing and managing data, systems engineering, and development. Renowned for pioneering in the field of Artificial Intelligence design and application, the company leverages its extensive expertise to address the evolving needs of its federal clients. The skilled team at Castalia Systems consistently delivers innovative IT solutions and cutting-edge platforms, setting the organization apart from its competitors by prioritizing quality and state-of-the-art technology that aligns with the customers' mission requirements.

This particular opportunity is for a full-time, onsite Security Information Event Manager (SIEM) Administrator, specializing in Splunk. The position necessitates a U.S. citizen and prefers candidates with a Secret security clearance. The role is pivotal in managing and optimizing the organization’s security information and event management system. Responsibilities include implementing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing Splunk Enterprise and Splunk Enterprise Security environments for effective security incident monitoring and response. The SIEM Administrator will configure data inputs, build security dashboards, generate alerts, and collaborate to enhance the organization’s security posture. Castalia Systems offers an attractive annual salary range from $120,000 to $124,000, supplemented by a comprehensive benefits package designed to support an employee’s total well-being. Employees eligible for benefits include those working at least 30 hours weekly, with benefits extending beyond traditional offerings to include pet insurance. The role is based in a typical office environment and does not require travel, allowing focused engagement with security operations and close collaboration with system administrators.

Job Requirements

  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Secret clearance preferred
  • High school diploma
  • At least 4 years of system, network administration, or developer experience and 2 years of Splunk administration or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science in lieu of experience
  • Must meet Intermediate Proficiency Level qualifications according to DoD 8140.03-M
  • Possession of IAM-II certification
  • Splunk Enterprise Certified Admin credential
  • Experience administering Linux servers
  • Experience with SIEM Content Development

Job Qualifications

  • High School Diploma
  • At least 4 years of system, network administration, or developer experience and 2 years of Splunk administration or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science in lieu of experience
  • Must meet Intermediate Proficiency Level qualifications according to DoD 8140.03-M
  • Possession of IAM-II certification such as CISM, CISSP (or associate), GSLC, CCISO, CAP, CASP+ CE, or HCISSP
  • Splunk Enterprise Certified Admin credential
  • Experience administering Linux servers
  • Experience with SIEM Content Development
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Job Duties

  • Implement, install, and troubleshoot Splunk Enterprise and Splunk Enterprise Security systems
  • Maintain and administer SE and ES configurations, indexes, apps, and knowledge objects
  • Monitor system health, capacity, and performance to proactively address issues
  • Configure new data inputs to expand data collection capabilities
  • Create security dashboards, reports, alerts, and notifications
  • Collaborate with system administrators to enhance security monitoring capabilities
  • Perform updates and patches on the Splunk platform
  • Audit and review security practices to prevent security incidents
  • Maintain documentation of system configurations and changes

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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