SIEM Engineer Sr (Splunk System)

Lower Colorado River Authority; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Job summary

Lower Colorado River Authority seeks a Senior Splunk Engineer to join our Austin-based team with a hybrid schedule. You will lead the operation and optimization of a Splunk system supporting critical infrastructure, ensuring alignment with NERC-CIP standards and security best practices.

You’ll implement Splunk solutions, monitor health, apply security patches, and collaborate with IT and Cyber Security teams to enhance performance and reliability.

Qualifications

• Nine or more years of experience in a technical field, computer science, engineering or network systems.
• A degree(s) in computer science, information technology, telecommunications, engineering, or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Successfully implement and manage Splunk solutions to maintain a flawless compliance system.
• Regularly perform security evaluation and implement security patches if applicable.
• Collaborate with other IT professionals to determine the guidelines for system operations.
• Develop and complete strategies to improve system performance, security and reliability.
• Research and coordinate with Cyber Security team to evaluate and onboard new policies to help improve the system security posture.
• Daily monitor system health and resolve issue in a timely manner.

Skills

Splunk admin

Security evaluation

System operations

NERC-CIP compliance

Education

BS in CS/IT/Engineering

Tools

Splunk

Job description

Here's The Role

Welcome to an outstanding opportunity to join our dynamic team at the Lower Colorado River Authority as a Splunk Engineer Senior! This is Austin based with hybrid schedule opportunity. In this role, you will be at the forefront of managing and operating a Splunk system supporting in safeguarding our critical infrastructure. Your expertise in operating sophisticated Splunk infrastructures will be instrumental in ensuring our operations are not only seamless but also fully aligned to NERC-CIP standards. If you're looking for a work-life balance, competitive benefits and inclusive working environment this will be a great opportunity for you

How You'll Contribute

• Successfully implement and manage Splunk solutions to maintain a flawless compliance system.
• Regularly perform security evaluation and implement security patches if applicable.
• Collaborate with other IT professionals to determine the guidelines for system operations.
• Develop and complete strategies to improve system performance, security and reliability.
• Research and coordinate with Cyber Security team to evaluate and onboard new policies to help improve the system security posture.
• Daily monitor system health and resolve issue in a timely manner.

How You're Qualified

• Nine or more years of experience in a technical field, computer science, engineering or network systems.
• A degree(s) in computer science, information technology, telecommunications, engineering, or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience.

How You'll Stand Out

• Extensive hands-on experience on operating and managing complex Splunk systems.
• Demonstrated experience managing Splunk within a critical infrastructure setting.
• An active Splunk certified admin or architect.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Prior working experience in NERC-CIP compliance environment.

How We'll Support You

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Equal Opportunity Employer

• LCRA provides equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at LCRA are based on business need, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, and veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state legal requirements governing nondiscrimination in employment.
• LCRA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact LCRA Human Resources [phone] or email [e-mail]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.