Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Engineer 3 to join our team, supporting a critical initiative focused on enhancing cybersecurity measures. In this role, you will work closely with IT teams to conduct penetration testing, manage Splunk infrastructure, and implement key security solutions. Your expertise will help ensure the security and integrity of our systems and data.
Key Responsibilities
Penetration Testing (Pentest)
Conduct penetration tests on applications and systems in a timely and efficient manner.
Perform remote or on-site tests across a range of systems, networks, and applications to identify potential security vulnerabilities.
Analyze identified vulnerabilities and develop effective mitigation strategies.
Provide detailed reports that include findings, potential risks, and security recommendations.
Advise stakeholders on security best practices and ways to minimize potential risks.
Collaborate with IT teams to understand testing requirements and ensure thorough assessments.
Develop and implement new penetration testing methods, scripts, and tools to enhance testing efficiency.
Splunk Management & Data Collection
Manage and deploy the Splunk infrastructure, ensuring proper data collection across systems.
Handle server management for distributing Splunk Universal Forwarder (UF) instances and configuring syslog servers to collect data from infrastructure systems such as firewalls, IDS, and UPS devices.
Implement Splunk Heavy Forwarders for integrating data from databases or third-party systems.
Configure and utilize Splunk Event Collector to gather data from custom applications, including Java, .NET, JavaScript, and other web-based applications.
Utilize Splunk Stream to capture wire data, providing valuable insights into raw or statistical data.
Oversee re-architecture of syslog aggregation for Splunk, including modifications to syslog configurations (e.g., building for high availability, new storage configurations).
Expand the log source collection for existing data sources and add new sources as needed.
Develop custom scripts to enhance data collection and integrate non-standard products into the Splunk ecosystem.
Qualifications & Skills
Proven experience in penetration testing and cybersecurity engineering.
Strong working knowledge of Splunk, including deployment, management, and customization of data collection infrastructure.
Proficiency in developing scripts and tools for penetration testing and data collection.
Experience with security protocols, systems, and frameworks.
Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand security requirements.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze and mitigate risks.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to provide clear reports and recommendations.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in a remote environment.
Knowledge of web application security (Java, .NET, JavaScript, etc.).
Familiarity with syslog configurations and high availability setups.
Employment Type: Contractor
Salary: $ 95,000.00 Per Year
Job Tags
Contract work, For contractors, Remote job,