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Contractual Splunk Security Engineer Jobs in California

Sr. Security Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$70 - $84/hr

Title: Sr. Security Engineer Location: Fulton, MD (HYBRID) or Raleigh, NC (HYBRID) Duration ... Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, Amazon CloudWatch, AWS CloudTrail * EDR & Threat Protection: Microsoft ...

IT Security Engineer

Irvine, CA · On-site

$45 - $52.27/hr

IT Security Engineer Location:Irvine, CA (onsite) Contract: 12+ Month Schedule: Monday-Friday 8 ... Monitor and analyze security events, logs, and alerts using tools like Splunk or Sentinel to detect ...

Senior Security Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$184K - $208K/yr

Experience with SIEM platforms (Splunk, Sentinel, Elastic, or similar) for log analysis and detection engineering * Solid networking knowledge - firewalls, proxies, DNS security, network segmentation ...

Senior Security Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$184K - $208K/yr

Experience with SIEM platforms (Splunk, Sentinel, Elastic, or similar) for log analysis and detection engineering * Solid networking knowledge - firewalls, proxies, DNS security, network segmentation ...

SecOps & Intelligence Advanced SOAR/SIEM engineering (Sentinel, Splunk, CrowdStrike); MITRE ATT&CK mapping. Network Defense Deep-packet inspection; BGP security; SD-WAN; SASE; Micro-segmentation.

Leidos is seeking a Sr. RMF Security Engineer to support a project at a Navy base in San Diego ... Experience with SIEM/log monitoring tools (e.g., Splunk, ArcSight) and high-assurance / Type 1 ...

Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO ... Experience with log/SIEM and health monitoring tools (e.g., Splunk, ArcSight). Experience with High ...

IT System Security Engineer

Irvine, CA · On-site

$110K - $130K/yr

Expertise in SIEM technologies (e.g., Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, QRadar, or similar). * Strong ... engineering with a focus on security. * Experience in threat hunting, security incident ...

Expertise in SIEM technologies (e.g., Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, QRadar, or similar). * Strong ... engineering with a focus on security. * Experience in threat hunting, security incident ...

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Contractual Splunk Security Engineer information

What is the difference between Contractual Splunk Security Engineer vs Contractual Security Analyst?

AspectContractual Splunk Security EngineerContractual Security Analyst
CertificationsSplunk Certified Security Intelligence Professional, CISSP (preferred)CompTIA Security+, GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)
Work EnvironmentFocus on Splunk platform deployment, configuration, and security monitoringBroader security monitoring, incident response, and risk assessment
Industry UsagePrimarily in cybersecurity teams utilizing Splunk for SIEMAcross various industries for security operations and analysis
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding specialized Splunk security rolesGeneral security monitoring roles

The Contractual Splunk Security Engineer specializes in deploying and managing Splunk for security purposes, requiring specific certifications and technical expertise. In contrast, the Contractual Security Analyst performs broader security monitoring and incident response tasks, often with different certifications. Both roles are vital in cybersecurity but differ in focus and technical scope.

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Sr. Security Engineer

INSPYR Solutions

San Jose, CA • On-site

$70 - $84/hr

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Posted 14 days ago


Job description

Title: Sr. Security Engineer
Location: Fulton, MD (HYBRID) or Raleigh, NC (HYBRID)
Duration: Initial 12 month contract with extensions
Compensation: $70/hour - $84/hour
Work Requirements: , Holders or Authorized to Work in the U.S.
 
Sr. Security Engineer
Key Responsibilities:
  • Monitor security alerts and events using SIEM and security monitoring tools.
  • Analyze and triage escalated security incidents; conduct in-depth investigations.
  • Respond to and contain security incidents, ensuring proper escalation when necessary.
  • Perform root cause analysis and recommend mitigation strategies.
  • Support threat hunting activities and proactive identification of risks.
  • Develop and tune correlation rules, alerts, and dashboards.
  • Monitor and investigate security events in **Kubernetes** and containerized environments, identifying misconfigurations, suspicious activity, and potential threats.
  • Collaborate with infrastructure and DevOps teams to improve the security posture of Kubernetes clusters and container workloads.
  • Document incidents, investigations, and recommendations in ticketing systems.
  • Collaborate with IT, engineering, and business units to ensure security best practices.
  • Mentor and assist Tier 1 analysts with complex investigations.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert by investigating and presenting intelligence on the latest cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices weekly or bi-weekly.
Required Skills & Experience:
  • 5+ years of experience in a Security Operations Center or similar security role.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Proactively identify tasks and take ownership to ensure their completion.
  • Demonstrate initiative and the capability to work autonomously with minimal supervision.
  • Experience securing and monitoring **Kubernetes** clusters and containerized workloads.
  • Understanding of Kubernetes architecture, including pods, namespaces, services, RBAC, network policies, and secrets management.
  • Experience with Kubernetes security tools such as **Falco, Kubescape, Trivy, Aqua Security, Prisma Cloud, or Wiz Kubernetes Security** is a plus.
  • Experience with the following tools/platforms:
    • Cloud Security: Wiz, Azure Defender for Cloud, AWS Security Hub, related cloud-native security tools
    • Container & Kubernetes Security: Kubernetes, Amazon EKS, Azure AKS, container runtime security, image scanning, admission controllers
    • Vulnerability Management: Tenable
    • SIEM & Monitoring: Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, Amazon CloudWatch, AWS CloudTrail
    • EDR & Threat Protection: Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Cisco AMP
    • Identity & Access: Microsoft Defender for Identity, Azure Active Directory
    • Data Loss Prevention: Code42, O365 DLP
  • Familiarity with Microsoft 365 security and Azure security controls.
  • Experience with AWS security tools and controls.
  • Knowledge of TCP/IP, network protocols, and common attack vectors.
  • Ability to interpret and analyze log data from various sources, including Kubernetes audit logs and container runtime logs.
  • Understanding of incident response methodologies and frameworks (e.g., NIST, SANS).
  • Knowledge of vulnerability management processes and remediation.
  • Experience with scripting (Python) for automation and investigation is a plus.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, 5x8 SOC environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelor''s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Relevant certifications (e.g., Security+, CEH, GCIA, GCIH, Azure Security Engineer, AWS Security Specialty, Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS) or Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)).
  • Experience with threat intelligence platforms (TIPs).
  • Familiarity with regulatory frameworks (e.g., FedRAMP, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, MITRE ATT&CK).
  • Experience with SOAR platforms for orchestration and automation.
  • Experience securing cloud-native applications, Kubernetes platforms (EKS, AKS), and containerized CI/CD pipelines.

About INSPYR Solutions
Technology is our focus and quality is our commitment. As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients’ business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, project, and talent solutions. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities. Learn more about us at inspyrsolutions.com.
 
INSPYR Solutions provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, INSPYR Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.