Splunk SOC Engineer
The Work
Join us in shaping the future of security operations. As a Splunk SOC Engineer, you will serve as a subject matter expert within Security Operations, working closely with internal teams, stakeholders, and leadership to strengthen the organization’s cyber defense posture. You will contribute to key security decisions, deliver innovative solutions, and support the continuous evolution of Security Operations Center (SOC) capabilities.
You will be responsible for designing, operating, and improving security monitoring and response capabilities while ensuring alignment with enterprise standards, risk frameworks, and architectural guidelines.
Key responsibilities include:
- Design and implement Security Operations Center (SOC) strategies to enable effective detection, analysis, and response to cyber threats.
- Govern and optimize the use of enterprise security tools and architecture frameworks, with a strong focus on Splunk SIEM.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure alignment with enterprise security policies, risk management frameworks, and compliance requirements.
- Build, configure, and maintain security monitoring and detection solutions that protect digital identities, systems, and sensitive data.
- Develop and enhance Splunk dashboards, alerts, correlation searches, and reporting to support SOC operations and decision‑making.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to increase SOC maturity, operational efficiency, and response effectiveness.
Qualifications
Here’s what you will need:
- Expert proficiency in Security Operations Center (SOC) planning and operations.
- Minimum 4 years of experience in security operations, SOC, or SIEM‑focused roles.
- Hands‑on experience with Splunk Security Information and Event Management (SIEM).
- Solid understanding of security monitoring, incident response, log management, and detection engineering concepts.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Bonus Points If You Have
- Advanced proficiency in Security Delivery Governance within enterprise environments.
- Advanced expertise in Splunk SIEM, including SPL query development, use‑case design, correlation rule tuning, and dashboard optimization.
- Experience working in large‑scale enterprise or managed security services environments.
- Familiarity with industry security and risk frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001).
- Relevant certifications such as Splunk Core / Power User / Enterprise Security, CISSP, or GIAC.
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