Search Jobs

Systems Engineer IV

Burbank, CA 91505

Posted: 08/16/2024 Employment Type: Contract Department: Core Technologies - Contract Job Number: 29387 Industry: SOFT - Software Companies

Job Description

Position Title: Systems Engineer IV

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract opportunity for Systems Engineer IV with our client that is fully remote.

Job Responsibilities:
As security engineer, ideal candidate is expected to:
  • Plan, design, engineer and implement security-related technologies
  • Identify and communicate opportunities to enhance the security posture 
  • Build and / or manage enterprise security platforms effectively (mainly Splunk and SOAR)
  • Communicate effectively across all levels of management to articulate security goals and vision.
  • Build and / or manage enterprise security platforms effectively
Design and Architecture:
  • Lead the design, deployment, and maintenance of Splunk infrastructure across multiple environments Develop and implement best practices for scaling and optimizing Splunk deployments.
  • Architect complex Splunk solutions tailored to the organization’s needs, ensuring data integrity and optimal performance.
Data Ingestion and Management:
  • Integrate and ingest data from various sources (applications, network devices, security tools) into Splunk, ensuring data normalization and enrichment.
  • Create and manage data models, field extractions, lookups, and accelerations.
Dashboard and Alerting:
  • Design, develop, and maintain custom dashboards, reports, and alerts for different stakeholders (IT, Security, Compliance).
  • Implement real-time monitoring and alerting solutions to detect and respond to critical incidents.
Security and Compliance:
  • Work closely with the Security Operations Center (SOC) to support security monitoring, threat detection, and incident response efforts.
  • Ensure Splunk deployments meet compliance requirements and are aligned with industry standards (e.g., PCI, HIPAA, GDPR).
Collaboration and Support:
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (developers, network engineers, security analysts) to ensure seamless integration of Splunk with other systems.
  • Provide mentoring and training to junior Splunk engineers and other IT staff.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex Splunk-related issues, ensuring minimal downtime and service disruption.
Automation and Scripting:
  • Develop scripts and automation tools to streamline Splunk administration, data ingestion, and reporting tasks.
  • Utilize Splunk’s REST API for advanced integrations and custom solutions.
Documentation and Reporting:
  • Maintain detailed documentation of Splunk architecture, configurations, processes, and procedures.
  • Generate periodic reports on Splunk performance, usage, and incidents for management review.
Job Qualifications:
  • A minimum of 5+ years of hands-on experience in building, designing, and maintaining enterprise security tools such as SIEM and SOAR.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience working with Splunk in a large-scale environment.
  • Proven experience in designing and managing Splunk Enterprise, and Splunk Cloud
  • 5+ years of successfully implementing advanced cyber security technology in a complex environment
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or other related discipline or 5+ years of previous technical security experience
  • Strong knowledge of Splunk SPL (Search Processing Language) and regular expressions
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their integration with Splunk.
  • Hands on technical experience with networking and computing system architectures, specifically, the security aspects thereof.
  • Hands on technical experience with compliance and regulatory frameworks and how they affect architecture designs and reviews.
  • Must have 5+ scripting experience (using Python or other equivalent languages)

Job Details:
  • Contract: 6 months
  • Pay range: $92/hr
  • Location: Fully Remote (EST hours)


Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.

About Protingent: Protingent is a niche provider of top Engineering and IT talent to Software, Electronics, Medical Device, Telecom, and Aerospace companies nationwide. Protingent exists to make a positive impact and contribution to the lives of others as well as our community by providing relevant, rewarding, and exciting work opportunities for our candidates.

Meet Your Recruiter

Send an email reminder to:

Share This Job:

Related Jobs:

Login to save this search and get notified of similar positions.

About Burbank, CA

Ready to kickstart your career in the vibrant hub of Burbank, California? Surround yourself with the glitz and glam of the entertainment industry while enjoying a plethora of job opportunities in this bustling city, home to major studios like Warner Bros. and Walt Disney. Explore the charming cafes, art galleries like the Hollywood Entertainment Museum, or catch a show at the historic Colony Theatre. With easy access to outdoor adventures at Griffith Park and a diverse culinary scene, Burbank offers a perfect blend of work and play. Join us in discovering your perfect career match in this dynamic and exciting region!