Splunk Security Engineer at Horizontal Talent in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Job Description:

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Job Summary: We are seeking a Certified Splunk Security Engineer with strong exposure in both the IT and OT environments. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of experience, preferably in the Utility industry, and have familiarity with Tanium and/or Industrial Defender.
Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage Splunk solutions across IT and OT environments.


• Monitor and analyze security events to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities.


• Develop and maintain Splunk dashboards, reports, and alerts to improve situational awareness.


• Collaborate with IT and OT teams to ensure the integration and proper functioning of Splunk within the infrastructure.


• Conduct regular system audits and compliance checks in line with industry standards.


• Support standard patching/upgrade/break-fix activity and leverage vendor support as needed for investigative purposes.


• Provide technical support and training to staff on Splunk functionalities and best practices.


• Participate in the planning and execution of Splunk-related projects, including upgrades and expansions.


• Collaborate on operational support processes and documentation needs.

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.


• 5-7 years of experience in security engineering, with a focus on Splunk in IT and OT environments.


• Certification in Splunk, with a strong understanding of both Splunk Enterprise and Splunk for Industrial IoT.


• Experience with Tanium and/or Industrial Defender for endpoint security and operational technology monitoring.


• Knowledge of the Utility industry's security requirements and regulatory standards.

• Splunk Certified Architect


• Splunk Certified Enterprise Security Admin


• Certifications in Tanium and/or Industrial Defender

• Proficiency in Splunk administration, configuration, and advanced searching.


• Strong analytical skills for threat detection and response.


• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.


• Detail-oriented with a focus on security and compliance.

• Familiarity with regulatory compliance standards relevant to the Utility industry, such as NERC CIP, is highly desirable.


• Experience with scripting and automation for security tasks is a plus.