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Description

Salary: $64,000 - $76,000/year

Work location: On-site 5 days per week. Possible transition to hybrid in the future.

The Junior Security Operations Engineer will support enterprise cybersecurity operations working with SMEs managing Splunk, Cribl and Armis. This role focuses heavily on supporting Splunk and associated security tooling to enhance visibility, detect threats, and support compliance and incident response activities across primarily on-premise and Cloud environments.

Duties and responsibilities include:

SIEM & Security Tools Support (Primary Focus):

Support and maintain Splunk for log ingestion, search, and security analysis etc.

Working in tandem with TMI team to support M-21-31 mandate. 

Assist with onboarding, integrating, and validating data sources into SIEM platforms.

Support Armis for asset visibility and security monitoring.

Support Cribl for log routing, transformation, and pipeline optimization.

Ensure reliable log ingestion and data flow into centralized security systems.

Log Management & Data Handling:

Analyze logs from Windows, Linux, network, and enterprise systems.

Understand log sources and their relevance to security investigations.

Ensure logs are centralized, searchable, and investigation-ready.

Troubleshoot missing, delayed, or malformed log data.

Troubleshooting & Operational Support:

Troubleshoot SIEM platforms and supporting infrastructure.

Assist internal teams with security-related technical issues.

Resolve issues related to log ingestion, connectivity, and performance.

Troubleshoot Splunk Universal Forwarders, resolve issues on Windows and Linux platforms."

Environment & Platform Awareness:

Develop understanding of enterprise infrastructure, architecture, and data flows.

Understand how logs are generated and consumed by various platforms.

Understand interactions between systems and security tools.

On-Premise Support & Collaboration:

Work on-site full-time initially for hands-on exposure and collaboration.

Support on-prem systems and infrastructure as needed.

Work directly with engineers, admins, and stakeholders to resolve issues.

Required Qualifications:

Foundational experience supporting SIEM platforms, particularly Splunk.

Experience with enterprise IT/cybersecurity tools such as Cribl, Armis, or Axonius.

Experience analyzing logs and security events across enterprise environments.

Working knowledge of Windows and Linux systems from a security or operational perspective.

Ability to troubleshoot log ingestion, system connectivity, and tool performance issues.

Strong analytical, documentation, communication, and collaboration skills.

Desired Qualifications:

Exposure to Whitehouse mandates e.g. M-21-31 or similar compliance and security frameworks.

Experience with SIEM engineering, tuning, or data source onboarding.

Familiarity with tool integrations (e.g., Armis, Cribl).

Basic scripting (python, PowerShell, *nix shell) or automation experience to support log handling or troubleshooting.

Education Requirement: B.S. in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or similar area of study or equivalent practical experience required. M.S. in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or similar area of study preferred.

Clearance Requirement: Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust.

The salary range for this position depends upon multiple factors including location, the individual's knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, and contract-specific budget constraints and organizational requirements.

Gunnison Consulting Group's total compensation package also includes bonus and profit-sharing opportunities, depending on company and employee performance. Available employee benefits include:

• 3 weeks of Personal Leave your first year
• 11 paid Holidays each year
• 5 days of Flexible Time Off each year
• 401(k) company match at 50% up to 10% of your salary
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Public Transportation Subsidies
• Certifications and Training Allowance - $2,500/year!

Why Join Gunnison?

• Gunnison takes on ambitious projects. We target fun,      challenging work that requires creative thinking and innovation.
• Quality is our top priority.
• Gunnison employee benefits meet or exceed what other      companies in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area offer.
• There is a great sense of camaraderie at Gunnison. This      is an atmosphere we will maintain as we continue to grow.
• We are growing rapidly and the opportunity for      individual professional growth with Gunnison is outstanding.
• We hire for careers at Gunnison, not to fill a      position.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Must be eligible for employment in the United States. We are unable to sponsor candidates at this time.

In 1994 Gunnison Consulting Group began serving the greater Washington, D.C. metro area, focused on tackling our customers' most ambitious technology projects. By creating a culture dedicated to enabling our customers and employees to achieve more than they ever thought they could, the company has thrived for over 25 years.