Splunk Engineer - Consultant Certified / SOAR Accreditation / TS/SCI CI Poly (R-00052)

As a Splunk Engineer at True Zero Technologies, you will design, implement, and manage Splunk SOAR environments for federal clients. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include developing custom playbooks, administering enterprise environments, integrating with various tools, and collaborating with large teams. You'll be instrumental in enhancing our clients' security operations through effective data management and automation.

To become a Splunk Engineer at True Zero Technologies, you'll need 3-5 years of relevant experience, Splunk SOAR Accreditation, and a strong knowledge of Python. Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS and experience with advanced Splunk SOAR configurations will be highly regarded. Strong written and oral communication skills are also essential as you will work with multiple customers.

At True Zero Technologies, the work culture for Splunk Engineers is collaborative and community-oriented. We prioritize knowledge sharing and encourage participation in workshops designed to foster professional growth. The team uses internal communication tools like Slack to stay connected and support each other in achieving common goals within a thriving and innovative environment.

Absolutely! True Zero Technologies is committed to the professional growth of our Splunk Engineers. You'll have access to training programs, certification reimbursements, and opportunities to contribute to technical blogs and webinars. We believe investing in our employees' skills leads to better outcomes not just for them but for our clients as well.

True Zero Technologies offers a competitive benefits package for our Splunk Engineers, including a salary paid bi-monthly, full medical coverage with premiums covered, a generous PTO plan, 401k matching program, monthly reimbursements for communication costs, and paid maternity/paternity leave. We prioritize the well-being and satisfaction of our employees to ensure a great work-life balance.

In preparing to answer this question, emphasize your experience level, the planning process, and collaboration with teams. Discuss your methods for assessing client needs and how you tailor installations to meet their specific security requirements, including scalability and integration.

Share a specific example highlighting your processes, the challenges faced, and how you overcame them. Illustrate the impact of your custom playbook on improving security responses or automating processes, showcasing your technical ability and problem-solving skills.

Detail your past experiences with integrations, mentioning specific tools you've worked with and how you ensured seamless data flow and automation. Discuss any challenges you faced to demonstrate your technical acumen and adaptability.

Emphasize your commitment to continuous learning through professional courses, community forums, and industry publications. Discuss any professional networks or resources you engage with to enhance your understanding of Splunk advancements.

Explain your proficiency in Python, providing examples of scripts or applications you've developed for Splunk SOAR functionalities. Highlight how your coding skills facilitated automation or improved incident response.

Outline a systematic troubleshooting process you follow, from identifying symptoms to verifying system configurations. Stress the importance of logs, metrics, and collaborative problem solving with team members.

Discuss specific contributions, such as identifying vulnerabilities, implementing response playbooks, or improving incident detection times. Use metrics if possible to quantify improvements in the security posture.

Provide a brief overview of SELinux's functionality and security benefits. Illustrate how you have configured SELinux settings in previous roles to enhance the security of Splunk SOAR installations.

Define your approach to creating and maintaining documentation, emphasizing clarity, consistency, and collaboration. Mention any tools or platforms you use to ensure all team members have access and can contribute.

Discuss strategies you use to manage client expectations through regular updates, feedback loops, and comprehensive reports. Highlight your ability to translate technical details into user-friendly language.