Junior Security Operations Engineer

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain Splunk for log ingestion, search, and security analysis etc.
• Working in tandem with TMI team to support M-21-31 mandate.
• Aid with onboarding, integrating, and validating data sources into SIEM platforms.
• Support Armis for asset visibility and security monitoring.
• Support Cribl for log routing, transformation, and pipeline optimization.
• Ensure reliable log ingestion and data flow into centralized security systems.
• Analyze logs from Windows, Linux, network, and enterprise systems.
• Understand log sources and their relevance to security investigations.
• Ensure logs are centralized, searchable, and investigation ready.
• Troubleshoot missing, delayed, or malformed log data.
• Troubleshoot SIEM platforms and supporting infrastructure.
• Assist internal teams with security related technical issues.
• Resolve issues related to log ingestion, connectivity, and performance.
• Troubleshoot Splunk Universal Forwarders, resolve issues on Windows and Linux platforms.

Requirements

• A minimum of 1 year of foundational experience supporting SIEM platforms, particularly Splunk and Armis.
• Experience analyzing logs and security events across enterprise environments.
• Working knowledge of Windows and Linux systems from a security or operational perspective.
• Ability to troubleshoot log ingestion, system connectivity, and tool performance issues.
• Strong analytical, documentation, communication, and collaboration skills.
• An active Public Trust clearance is required in order to qualify.

Education & Certifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or similar area of study or equivalent practical experience.
• Any Splunk certification is required.

Desired Skills

• A Master's in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or similar area of study.
• Exposure to Whitehouse mandates e.g. M-21-31 or similar compliance and security frameworks.
• Experience with SIEM engineering, tuning, or data source onboarding.
• Familiarity with tool integrations (e.g., Armis, Cribl).
• Basic scripting (python, PowerShell, *nix shell) or automation experience to support log handling or troubleshooting.
• Cribl training or experience.
• Armis training or experience.
• Security+ or other foundational security certifications.
• Cloud (Azure and AWS) knowledge (training and/or certifications).

Benefits

Join PROSYNC and enjoy our great benefits!

• We offer bonuses that are awarded quarterly to our employees and our compensation rates are highly competitive.
• We offer a comprehensive Health Benefits package and 401K Retirement plan so you can take care of yourself and your family, now and in the future.
• We offer an employee assistance program for those difficult times or when you need to take care of your mental health.
• We encourage individual growth and provide a company-sponsored continuing education program so you can get your degree or that next certification you need to propel you to the next level.
• We offer generous Paid Time Off and 11 paid holidays a year.
• We provide flexible work options that work with your schedule and lifestyle.