Splunk Analyst

Description of Work

• Create Splunk dashboards and queries.
• Develop scripts and code with security tools.
• Develop processes and schedule to review existing methodologies and queries for all divisional metrics.
• Become knowledgeable on the CDM technical requirements for SSA's CDM program. Understand your role in CDM activities.
• Involved in a wide range of security issues including architectures, firewalls, electronic data traffic, and network access.
• Design, manage, and maintain agency SIEM infrastructure.
• Maintenance, configuration and implementing products, appliances and devices on the SSA's network.

Basic Qualifications

Minimum knowledge, skills, abilities needed.

• Bachelor's degree and 7 years of experience, Master's degree and 5 years of experience, or 11 years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• At least 6 years of experience using: Splunk, specifically Splunk scripting and on-boarding of large collection of meta data from different sources into Splunk.
• At least 4 years of experience with: In-depth knowledge of designing, upgrading, maintaining and implementing network devices on a large scale enterprise.
• At least 4 years of experience with: Coordination and communication with other remotely deployed team members.
• At least 4 years of experience with: Developing documentation with processes and procedures.
• At least 4 years of experience with: Proposing, implementing automation features in a large enterprise environment.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in developing and tailoring reporting from network security tools.
• Must be US Citizen or US Permanent Resident (Green card holder).
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a US Public Trust clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

Candidates with these skills will be given preferential consideration.

• Have completed at least one of Splunk Certifications. At minimum, the candidate must have Splunk Core Certified Power User certification. Splunk Admin or Architect Level Certifications is preferred.
• Prior experience supporting the Social Security Administration or similar government agencies a plus.
• Understanding of business processes supporting IT programs, networks, and/or cybersecurity programs.
• Understanding of network technologies, work flows, IT reporting, etc.
• Must be a self-starter, position is remote from the other team members.
• Must communicate clearly to team members, be comfortable with coordination, collaboration and communication when performing network activities.