IT - ADMIN - Security Architect - Consultant - Data Modeling Engineer

About the role

Location: Columbia, South Carolina (Remote). Role Overview: An experienced Data Modeling Security Engineer is sought to support enterprise cybersecurity initiatives. The primary focus of this role is on Cribl data modeling, log pipeline design, and log ingestion architecture. This position involves partnering with security architects and engineering teams to design, implement, and optimize security data pipelines within a large-scale enterprise security environment.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain Cribl data models, log pipelines, and ingestion frameworks.
• Support enterprise security platforms, including SIEM, XDR, Vulnerability Management, DLP, and endpoint security tools.
• Assist with the design and deployment of Linux-based security sensors and monitoring solutions.
• Collaborate with security architects to implement secure and scalable security solutions.
• Support threat detection, incident response, log analysis, and security monitoring activities.
• Develop automation, integrations, technical documentation, and operational procedures.
• Contribute to ongoing security engineering, compliance, and security modernization initiatives.

Requirements

• Experience with Cribl data modeling and log pipeline design and implementation.
• Experience supporting enterprise security technologies such as SIEM, XDR, Vulnerability Management, DLP, and endpoint security.
• Experience with Python and Bash scripting for automation and integration.
• Understanding of enterprise security architecture, security engineering principles, and defensive security strategies.
• Experience with Linux and Windows administration, hardening, and security configuration.
• Knowledge of networking, security protocols, and secure system design.
• A bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Information Security, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years supporting large-scale IT environments and enterprise security systems.

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on Cribl administration and data modeling experience.
• SIEM administration, analytics, and reporting experience.
• Experience deploying and supporting Linux-based security sensors.
• Familiarity with NIST, CJIS, IRS 1075, or CMS MARS-E security frameworks.
• CISSP, Security+, or other relevant cybersecurity certifications.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans (optional layer of financial protection).
• ESPP (employee stock purchase program).
• 401K program with company match after 12 months of tenure (contributions typically allowed within 30 days of starting).
• HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan).
• SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions.
• Corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
• On-demand training program; access to certification prep and library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars after 6+ months tenure; certification discounts and perks for associations including CompTIA and IIBA.
• Dedicated customer service team for consultants; certified Career Coach.
• Full list of benefits, programs, support teams and resources available in the ‘Welcome Packet’.