job summary: Description: Purpose: As a Security Infrastructure Consultant specializing in SIEM platforms such as Splunk, your technical responsibilities include problem identification, design, implementation, testing, and solution deployment.Viewed by customers as a subject matter expert, your performance is measured by delivery of agreed solutions within budgeted hours.Works on problems of complex scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action. Requirements Required Skills: - 8 or more years of technical experience required, including at least 5 years in security services. - 6 + years of hands-on experience in the following technologies: - Splunk Cloud - Splunk Enterprise Security module - Firewall technologies such as those by Palo Alto, Checkpoint or Cisco - Security of Windows Servers - Security of Linux Servers - Good analytical skills required - Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and be able to: 1. Read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals 2. Document procedures that conform to a prescribed style and format - This role is for individuals with demonstrable hands on experience with the design and deployment of Splunk. This is not a SOC analyst role. Preferred Skills: - Previous consulting experience within a Professional Services organization - Splunk Cloud deployment certifications such as Splunk Core Certified Consultant, Splunk Enterprise Security certified admin, - Industry certification such as CISSP, CCSE, MCITP, - SANS or other Security certifications, such as GCIA, GCIH, GREM, GPEN, CEH Education: - Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in Computer Science or a related field Experience: - 8-10 years related work experience location: Fairfax, Virginia job type: Contract salary: $89.33 - 99.33 per hour work hours: 8am to 5pm education: Bachelors responsibilities: Essential Functions 6+ Years' experience with Installing, implementing, and configuring Spunk, including the Splunk Enterprise Security module.6+ years managing log source types that are typically configured to alert through Splunk (e.g. Firewalls, Active Directory, EDR platforms, DNS servers, proxies and other tools)Is highly motivated, flexible and can pivot to other security technologies as required.Design, recommend and make architecture design decisions based on customer input, business, compliance and security requirements on behalf of customer specifically with regards to Splunk.Develop documentation for Operational teams based on security best practices.Document (textual and graphical as appropriate), communicate, recommend and take appropriate action to resolve, risks and issues associated with security vulnerabilities across the Customer IT Environment.Work with minimal supervision as an individual contributor and as part of a team. qualifications: Experience level: ExperiencedMinimum 8 years of experienceEducation: Bachelors skills: Telecom Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility). Applications accepted on ongoing basis until filled.