Security Engineer - Mid-Atlantic region (Remote in NC, VA, WV, MD, DC, DE, NJ, or PA)

GuidePoint Security; Herndon (VA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in cybersecurity is seeking a Security Engineer to join their innovative team. This remote role focuses on optimizing SIEM/SOAR solutions and offers the opportunity to work with top organizations in the Mid-Atlantic region. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Splunk and Cribl, with a passion for enhancing security practices. Join a collaborative environment that values growth and offers comprehensive benefits, where your expertise will help shape the future of cybersecurity solutions.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits

Remote Work Options

Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years of cybersecurity experience with a focus on Splunk or Cribl.
• Strong analytical skills and experience in data security practices.

Responsibilities

• Consult on Splunk/Cribl deployments and troubleshoot client environments.
• Develop security-focused content for threat detection and dashboards.

Skills

Splunk

Cribl

Python

Bash

Data Security Practices

Communication Skills

Teamwork Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Information Security

Equivalent Experience

Tools

Splunk

Cribl

macOS

Windows

Linux/Unix

Job description

Security Engineer (SIEM/SOAR/SOC Optimization) - Mid-Atlantic region (Remote in NC, VA, WV, MD, DC, DE, NJ, or PA)

Join to apply for the Security Engineer (SIEM/SOAR/SOC Optimization) - Mid-Atlantic region (Remote in NC, VA, WV, MD, DC, DE, NJ, or PA) role at GuidePoint Security.

GuidePoint Security provides trusted cybersecurity expertise, solutions, and services that help organizations make better decisions and minimize risk. They evaluate security posture and ecosystems holistically, enabling top organizations to identify threats and optimize resources.

Note: This is a remote position; applicants in the Mid-Atlantic region (NC, VA, WV, MD, DC, DE, NJ, PA) are preferred.

Job Description

• Provide consulting on Splunk or Cribl deployments (on-premise, cloud, or Enterprise Security)
• Design, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot client environments
• Complete tasks efficiently with proper reporting and documentation
• Innovate to improve solution delivery processes
• Share knowledge to optimize implementation methodologies
• Develop security-focused content for Splunk, including threat detection logic and dashboards
• Interface regularly with customer technical and business staff, including stakeholders
• Serve as the technical point of contact for customer engagements

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in information security or related field with at least 3 years of cybersecurity experience
• At least two years of Splunk/Cribl experience covering search, reporting, data parsing, dashboards, scripting (Python, Bash), data extraction, Routes, Pipelines, Functions
• Knowledge of data security practices and systems (NIST, ATT&CK, CIM)
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Splunk Consultant Certification
• Cribl and SOAR experience are preferred but not required

Preferred Experience

• BS/BA or equivalent experience, or over 5 years of experience
• 3-5 years of Splunk or Cribl engineering experience
• Experience with macOS, Windows, Linux/Unix, scripting skills
• Strong analytical, mentoring, and communication skills
• Regulatory experience (GDPR, ISO27K, HIPAA, PCI, etc.) is a plus

GuidePoint offers comprehensive benefits, remote work options, and growth opportunities in a collaborative environment. The role is full-time, mid-senior level, in IT services and consulting industries.