Cybersecurity Spunk Specialist - DirectViz Solutions, LLC
Adelphi, MD
About the Job
DirectViz Solutions, (DVS) is a rapidly growing government contractor that provides strategic services that meet mission IT needs for government customers. DVS provides innovative information technology solutions to government clients through the knowledge and expertise of our dedicated employees. DVS is an employee-centric employer that provides competitive compensation, comprehensive medical plans, 401k match, PTO accrual, professional development reimbursement, corporate-funded technology certifications, and employee recognition and appreciation programs.
At DVS, we recognize that our employees are our number one resource. If you are a problem-solving people-person, apply today!
We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Cybersecurity Splunk Specialist to oversee and manage the cyber security compliance requirements for log and audit monitoring. The ideal candidate will have experience configuring and maintaining Splunk for organizational monitoring of audit logs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Tune Splunk to follow DoD Army and A&A regulations to ensure that any threat events are identified, investigated, and responded to in Windows, Linux, and Mac environments.
- Direct and monitor reporting in the log dashboards to reflect compliance status of directed information assurance vulnerability alerts and bulletins, task orders, and other compulsory cyber security directives.
- Create viewable dashboards to provide visibility into ingested log data.
- Create alerts that trigger/activate on configured settings or anomalous activity to deploy or send notifications to the required POC or groups.
- Collaborate with internal departments to ensure all required logs are being ingested and effectively categorized.
- Coordinate with other IT teams to ensure a unified approach to information security and compliance.
- Stay up to date on emerging cyber threats and ensure the organization's security posture evolves accordingly.
Required Qualifications:
- Experience: Minimum of 6 years in cybersecurity or related field with a focus on log analysis and management.
- DoD 8570 IAT II compliant by obtaining/maintaining required certifications such as CISSP, CASP+, Security+.
- Ability to attain / maintain active Top Secret DoD clearance.
- Proven experience with Splunk configuration and management.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to resolve technical issues efficiently.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare detailed reports and present complex information clearly.
Physical and Mental Qualifications:
- Be able to maintain awareness during scheduled working hours.
- Prolonged periods sitting or standing at desk and working on a computer (mouse and keyboard)
- Able to lift up to 15 pounds.
- Excellent verbal and written communication; good command of the English language
- Execute tasks independently and work as a team.
- Learns and memories routine tasks.
- Strong organizational, grammar, business correspondence, and self-management skills
- Candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodation will be provided for employees with disabilities.
- DVS retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.
DirectViz Solutions, LLC (DVS) is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), age, gender identity, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.
DVS has a zero-tolerance policy for harassment, threats, coercion, discrimination, and intimidation. Employees may file a complaint or exercise any right protected by Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, Section 4212 of the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, or the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998.