Cyber Engineer Architect - SIEM Security Architect

VulnU; Northern (KY); Remote; USD 170,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Retirement match

Job summary

GDIT is seeking a Cyber Engineer Architect – SIEM Security Architect to advance security across national objectives. You will deploy and integrate Splunk, SIEM, EDR, and ticketing tools while coordinating with cross‑functional teams to strengthen protective controls.

You will work remotely, leveraging cutting-edge visibility and threat-management tools, and mentor junior staff within a mission-focused environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on experience deploying and architecting cybersecurity solutions (SIEM/IDS/IPS).
• 5+ years deploying and architecting Splunk in distributed environments.
• Experience with risk mitigation and compliance awareness.

Responsibilities

• Architect and deploy cybersecurity solutions focusing on SIEM, IDS/IPS, web filtering, network forensics, and firewall management.
• Lead Splunk integrations including SOAR with tools like Palo Alto, CrowdStrike, and ServiceNow.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enforce security controls aligned with NIST and FedRAMP.

Skills

Log Management

SIEM

SIEM Tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer/Systems Engineering or related field

Tools

Splunk

Palo Alto Prisma Access

CrowdStrike

F5

Gigamon

Tenable One

Job description

# Cyber Engineer Architect - SIEM Security ArchitectGDIT · gdit.comCategory: Detection & ResponseLocation: RemoteSalary: $170,144 – $201,250Clearance: Public Trust## Quality of lifeWhat the posting states. Hover or tap a perk to see the line it came from.* Paid parental leave* Retirement matchType of Requisition:RegularClearance Level Must Currently Possess:NoneClearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:NonePublic Trust/Other Required:OtherJob Family:Cyber and IT Risk ManagementJob Qualifications:Skills:Log Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), SIEM ToolsCertifications:NoneExperience:10 + years of related experienceUS Citizenship Required:NoJob Description:Cyber Engineer Architect –SIEM Security ArchitectJoin GDIT as a Cyber Engineer Architect where innovation meets mission-critical infrastructure. We are seeking a forward-thinking engineer with a passion for network visibility, secure access, and cloud-edge integration. In this role, you’ll leverage tools like Splunk, Palo Alto Prisma Access, CrowdStrike, F5, Gigamon, and Tenable One to enhance availability, scalability, and protection of systems supporting national objectives.HOW A CYBER ENGINEER ARCHITECT WILL MAKE AN IMPACT· 10 years of hands-on experience deploying and architecting cybersecurity solutions including Security Information & Event Management (SIEM), Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS), web content filtering, network forensics, and firewall management.· Architect and deploy solutions using Splunk and Palo Alto.· Lead the integration of Splunk SOAR with security tools, including SIEM (Splunk), Palo Alto, EDRs (e.g., CrowdStrike), and ticketing platforms (e.g., ServiceNow).· Integrate Gigamon and ExtraHop visibility solutions to enable deep packet inspection, flow mapping, and toolchain optimization with Splunk.· Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and enforce system security controls aligned with NIST and FedRAMP frameworks, to include customer Enterprise Log Management standard.· Troubleshoot and resolve system issues and provide escalation support for infrastructure-related incidents.· Coach and mentor junior team members, fostering communication, collaboration, and encouragement. Works independently under limited supervision.· Convey technical and architectural information to customer and customer support towers to improve security awareness and understanding of MSS solutions.WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED● Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field.● Required Experience: 10 years of experience supporting complex IT cybersecurity infrastructure with a focus on risk mitigation and compliance awareness, with 5 years experience deploying and architecting Splunk in a distributed implementation.● Tools Proficiency: Splunk Cloud, Splunk ES, Splunk SOAR, & Splunk UBA● Experience with secure remote access, cloud migration, load balancing, and traffic visibility platforms.● Certifications: Required - Splunk Certified Architect; Preferred – Splunk Core Consultant, Splunk Advanced Power User, Splunk Cloud Admin, Palo Alto Networks PCNSE, , or equivalent.● Clearance: None. The selected candidate will be subject to a security investigation.● Location: Remote.GDIT IS YOUR PLACE● Full-flex work week to own your priorities● 401K with company match● Comprehensive health and wellness packages● Internal mobility team dedicated to your career growth● Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications● Cutting-edge tech you can learn from● Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidaysThe likely salary range for this position is $170,144 - $201,250. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.Scheduled Weekly Hours:40Travel Required:Less than 10%Telecommuting Options:RemoteWork Location:Any Location / RemoteAdditional Work Locations:Total Rewards at GDIT:Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. GDIT typically provides new employees with 15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness and an additional 10 paid holidays per year. Paid leave and paid holidays are prorated based on the employee’s date of hire. The GDIT Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most. Our Identity Verification Process:As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes. About Our Work:We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events atgdit.com/tc.Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans