Job DescriptionSplunk EngineerApril Start – 12 months contract with great extensions!Location – ACT – Flexible / Remote work arrangements can be negotiatedAustralian Citizens with current Baseline clearanceInfinite Consulting is seeking an experienced Splunk Engineer for our esteemed Federal Government Client. This is an ASAP start for a 12 month initial contract, with 2x12 months options to extend possible based on funding and approval.About the Role :As the Splunk Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining the overall Splunk architecture and the effectiveness and efficiency of the SIEM. You will work closely with other members of the SOC and Cybersecurity team.Key Responsibilities include :Manage Splunk Cloud environment application updates, dashboarding, integrations and health checksOnboard new data / log sourcesRun queries and searches to inform SOC requestsPerform data quality and data model assessments on a periodic basisMaintain Heavy Forwarding logging infrastructureMaintain existing on-premise Splunk enterprise and SOAR - including patching, application updates, integrations and health checksInvestigate technologies to assist with vulnerability analysis and remediation effortsStay up-to-date with the latest security threats, vulnerabilities, and trends in the cybersecurity industry.Essential experience :Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security, Information Technology, or related field. Relevant certifications such as Splunk User, Core, Architect, ES and SOAR are preferred.3+ years of experience in cybersecurity with knowledge of common cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and attack vectors.Experience with Splunk Enterprise Security, Splunk Cloud and Splunk SOARExperience with case, incident, and ticket management; experience with ITSM tools such as ServiceNow and AtlassianAbility to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.Submission Requirements :Initial term : 12 monthsExtension : 2x12 months extension optionsClearance : Australian Citizens with current Baseline security clearanceSubmission deadline : 1 / 03 / 2024If you are interested in finding out more about the role, apply today or contact Varsha on for a full assignment brief.#J-18808-Ljbffr