As a Security Engineer specializing in data analysis and dashboard metrics reports, you will be responsible for
designing, implementing, and optimizing the Splunk enabled tools to empower our organization with actionable insights derived from security and application data. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, understanding business requirements, and translating them into effective Splunk solutions. Additionally, this role is responsible to build Dynatrace dashboards/alerts to monitor the health of cybersecurity applications.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Splunk Implementation and Optimization:
- Deploy and configure Splunk instances to collect, index, and analyze data from various sources.
- Optimize search queries and ensure efficient use of resources within the Splunk environment.
- Conduct in-depth analysis of structured and unstructured data to extract meaningful insights.
- Collaborate with data owners to understand data sources and requirements.
- Develop and implement search queries and data models for complex data analysis.
- Design and create interactive and visually appealing dashboards using Splunk and Dynatrace.
- Develop custom metrics reports to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Collaborate with stakeholders to understand reporting needs and translate them into effective visualizations.
- Implement automation scripts and workflows to streamline data collection and analysis processes.
- Integrate Splunk with other tools and systems to enhance overall functionality.
- Ensure the Splunk environment adheres to security best practices and compliance standards.
- Participate in security incident response activities as needed.
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Proven experience as a Splunk Engineer with a focus on data analysis and dashboard development.
- strong understanding of Splunk architecture, search processing language (SPL), and data models
- Proficiency in system monitoring and triaging with Dynatrace
- Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python or Bash.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills.
- Splunk certifications (e.g., Splunk Certified Power User, Splunk Certified Admin).
location: Chicago, Illinois
job type: Contract
salary: $70 - 80 per hour
work hours: 8am to 4pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
1. Splunk Implementation and Optimization:
- Deploy and configure Splunk instances to collect, index, and analyze data from various sources.
- Optimize search queries and ensure efficient use of resources within the Splunk environment.
- Conduct in-depth analysis of structured and unstructured data to extract meaningful insights.
- Collaborate with data owners to understand data sources and requirements.
- Develop and implement search queries and data models for complex data analysis.
- Design and create interactive and visually appealing dashboards using Splunk and Dynatrace.
- Develop custom metrics reports to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Collaborate with stakeholders to understand reporting needs and translate them into effective visualizations.
- Implement automation scripts and workflows to streamline data collection and analysis processes.
- Integrate Splunk with other tools and systems to enhance overall functionality.
- Ensure the Splunk environment adheres to security best practices and compliance standards.
- Participate in security incident response activities as needed.
qualifications:
- Experience level: Experienced
- Minimum 7 years of experience
- Education: Bachelors
skills:
- Proven experience as a Splunk Engineer with a focus on data analysis and dashboard development.
- Strong understanding of Splunk architecture, search processing language (SPL), and data models
- Proficiency in system monitoring and triaging with Dynatrace
- Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python or Bash.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills.
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: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
