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Info Security Sys Engineering - Cleared Contractor - L2
LanceSoft Inc
- 🇦🇺 Australia | 🇺🇸 United States
- On-site
- 1 month ago
- $24.13 – $61.43 / hour
- SIEM
- Windows
- Linux
- Configuration Management
- TCP/IP
- Change Management
- Splunk
- LogRhythm
- Python
- triage
- Network Security
1 month ago
Location: Melbourne FL 32919 (Onsite)
Duration: 12 Months
Pay Range: $45-$50/hr on W2
Job Description:
- Senior Associate, Info Sec Systems Engineer (SIEM, Security Tools/Apps).
- Client is seeking an early to mid-career Information Security Systems Engineer (ISSE) to support Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platforms and related security tools in a managed enterprise environment for federal government customers.
- This role is primarily focused on SIEM engineering, including platform administration, log and data flow support, content development, and system troubleshooting across Windows and Linux environments.
- The selected candidate will also provide secondary support for related security tools and applications as needed.
- The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with SIEM or centralized logging platforms, a solid foundation in Linux system administration, and a working understanding of networking, log analysis, and enterprise security operations. This role offers the opportunity to build hands-on expertise with enterprise SIEM and security monitoring technologies while supporting mission-critical environments for federal customers.
Essential Functions:
- Administer, maintain, and support SIEM platforms and associated application components in Windows and Linux environments.
- Develop, tune, and maintain SIEM content, including dashboards, reports, alerts, rules, filters, queries, and data views.
- Support log ingestion, onboarding of new log sources, data normalization, and data flow optimization to improve visibility and use case performance.
- Troubleshoot SIEM platform issues, log collection problems, data flow interruptions, and system performance concerns.
- Perform system administration activities for servers hosting SIEM and related security applications..
- Use Linux command-line tools to perform routine administration, troubleshooting, and support tasks.
- Assist with SIEM platform upgrades, patching, configuration changes, and general lifecycle maintenance.
- Apply configuration management and change control practices to maintain system integrity, documentation, and version control.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation for system configurations, support procedures, and operational changes in accordance with engineering processes
- Collaborate with internal teams and customers to resolve technical issues and support mission and operational requirements.
- Provide secondary administration and support for related security tools and applications as assigned.
- Participate in routine operational support activities, including maintenance, troubleshooting, and after-hours support when required.
- Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or a graduate degree in a related field with 0-2 years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience supporting or administering SIEM, log management, or similar security monitoring platforms.
- Hands-on experience using Linux command-line tools to perform system administration or troubleshooting tasks.
- Basic understanding of TCP/IP communications, the OSI model, enterprise data flow concepts, log analysis, event monitoring, and troubleshooting in enterprise IT environments
- Experience following standard engineering, configuration management, or change management practices.
- Ability to develop and maintain clear technical documentation, including system configurations, procedures, and updates, in accordance with established engineering processes.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with internal teams, customers, and other technical stakeholders.
- Experience with SIEM platforms such as ArcSight, Splunk, LogRhythm, Exabeam, or similar technologies.
- Experience supporting security tools or applications in Windows and Linux server environments.
- Familiarity with log parsing, data normalization, filtering, or regular expressions.
- Experience with scripting or automation using Shell, Python, or similar languages.
- Experience with Windows system administration in an enterprise environment.
- Familiarity with security operations workflows, incident triage, or threat detection concepts.
- Familiarity with network security monitoring, intrusion detection, or event correlation concepts.
- Experience supporting government customers in a regulated or security-focused environment.
- Familiarity with NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-171, or similar security control frameworks.
- Relevant certifications such as Security+, Linux+, Network+, SIEM vendor certifications, or similar credentials
Info Security Sys Engineering - Cleared Contractor - L2 · LanceSoft Inc