Security Tools Engineer SIEMLogA for NATO with security clearance

Mons - Belgium

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 15 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Would you like to join the leading international intergovernmental organization

The Security Tools Engineer (SIEM/LogA) is responsible for the management configuration maintenance and support of SIEM and Log Aggregation tools primarily Splunk Enterprise and Microfocus ArcSight ESM. The role involves establishing monitoring mechanisms supporting project activities troubleshooting infrastructure issues and implementing upgrades and optimizations to ensure a secure stable and efficient security monitoring environment.

Responsibilities:

Management maintenance and configuration of SIEM/LogA tools:
- Security Incident Event Management (SIEM) Splunk Enterprise Security Microfocus ArcSight ESM;
- Log Aggregation (LogA) - Splunk Forwarders Microfocus Arcsight Loggers and Connectors
Setup a monitoring mechanism detecting potential issues in real time. The issues shall not be limited to the software configuration but to everything related to the proper delivery of the service (loss of log sources performance issue HW resources data parsing )
Continuously monitor all system components (SIEM LogA log sources) and take appropriate actions for solving detected issues.
Support project activities related to SIEM/LogA capability; act as a subject matter expert (SME) and point of contact (POC) to facilitate further system development
Provide technical support in troubleshooting infrastructure and operational issues and collaborating with other teams for a successful resolution;
Provide required support and assistance for integration with external tools
Ensure that any SIEM/LogA specialised applications are installed configured and running properly and in line with dependencies with others systems or applications required
Identify upgrade requirements and areas of improvement to ensure an up-to-date and stable environment. Justify business needs prepare documentation and propose implementation plan for the Change Management Board.
Implement the approved changes following co-ordination with other stakeholders
Proactively recommend optimizations to capabilities to provide effective and efficient service operations.
Review security documentation and provide technical advice when requested.
Maintain awareness of new technologies and developments industry standards and best practices; participate in knowledge sharing with SIEM/LogA community and develop solutions efficiently.
Create technical and/or executive level reports as required.
Provide subject matter expertise and input for any future projects and system expansion
Perform other essential duties as assigned.
Standard working hours with the exception of working in nonstandard working hours up to 360 hours annually.
In addition it may exceptionally be required to work non-standard hours in support of a major Cyber Incident or on a shift system for a limited period due to urgent operational needs.

Required qualifications and experience:

Essential to have a Bachelors Degree in Computer Science combined with a minimum of 2 years experience as Cyber Tools Engineer or similar position involving technical ICT Engineering knowledge and management of cyber tools or a Secondary education and completed advanced vocational education (loading to a professional qualification or professional accreditation) with a minimum of 4 years post related experience.
Extensive practical experience with Splunk (deployment installation configuration and maintenance)
Practical experience in designing Splunk based solutions
Knowledge of Splunk Enterprise security Phantom and UBA
Expert level and previous experience related to SIEM/LogA management activities
Demonstrable experience of analysing and interpreting system security and application logs in order to diagnose faults and spot abnormal behaviours.
Practical hands-on experience in systems and tools administration especially Linux environment.
Comprehensive knowledge of the principles of computer and communication security networking and the vulnerabilities of modern operating systems and applications.
Practical skills in writing bash python or ansible scripts to support repetitive tasks automation Linux system and application administration and troubleshooting
Demonstrable ability to work autonomously and proactively to understand the chain of command and to follow internal processes
Good communication abilities both written and verbal with the ability to clearly and successfully articulate complex issues to a variety of audiences and teams.
Solid understanding of regular expressions

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Would you like to join the leading international intergovernmental organizationThe Security Tools Engineer (SIEM/LogA) is responsible for the management configuration maintenance and support of SIEM and Log Aggregation tools primarily Splunk Enterprise and Microfocus ArcSight ESM. The role involves ...

Responsibilities:

Management maintenance and configuration of SIEM/LogA tools:
- Security Incident Event Management (SIEM) Splunk Enterprise Security Microfocus ArcSight ESM;
- Log Aggregation (LogA) - Splunk Forwarders Microfocus Arcsight Loggers and Connectors
Setup a monitoring mechanism detecting potential issues in real time. The issues shall not be limited to the software configuration but to everything related to the proper delivery of the service (loss of log sources performance issue HW resources data parsing )
Continuously monitor all system components (SIEM LogA log sources) and take appropriate actions for solving detected issues.
Support project activities related to SIEM/LogA capability; act as a subject matter expert (SME) and point of contact (POC) to facilitate further system development
Provide technical support in troubleshooting infrastructure and operational issues and collaborating with other teams for a successful resolution;
Provide required support and assistance for integration with external tools
Ensure that any SIEM/LogA specialised applications are installed configured and running properly and in line with dependencies with others systems or applications required
Identify upgrade requirements and areas of improvement to ensure an up-to-date and stable environment. Justify business needs prepare documentation and propose implementation plan for the Change Management Board.
Implement the approved changes following co-ordination with other stakeholders
Proactively recommend optimizations to capabilities to provide effective and efficient service operations.
Review security documentation and provide technical advice when requested.
Maintain awareness of new technologies and developments industry standards and best practices; participate in knowledge sharing with SIEM/LogA community and develop solutions efficiently.
Create technical and/or executive level reports as required.
Provide subject matter expertise and input for any future projects and system expansion
Perform other essential duties as assigned.
Standard working hours with the exception of working in nonstandard working hours up to 360 hours annually.
In addition it may exceptionally be required to work non-standard hours in support of a major Cyber Incident or on a shift system for a limited period due to urgent operational needs.

Required qualifications and experience:

Essential to have a Bachelors Degree in Computer Science combined with a minimum of 2 years experience as Cyber Tools Engineer or similar position involving technical ICT Engineering knowledge and management of cyber tools or a Secondary education and completed advanced vocational education (loading to a professional qualification or professional accreditation) with a minimum of 4 years post related experience.
Extensive practical experience with Splunk (deployment installation configuration and maintenance)
Practical experience in designing Splunk based solutions
Knowledge of Splunk Enterprise security Phantom and UBA
Expert level and previous experience related to SIEM/LogA management activities
Demonstrable experience of analysing and interpreting system security and application logs in order to diagnose faults and spot abnormal behaviours.
Practical hands-on experience in systems and tools administration especially Linux environment.
Comprehensive knowledge of the principles of computer and communication security networking and the vulnerabilities of modern operating systems and applications.
Practical skills in writing bash python or ansible scripts to support repetitive tasks automation Linux system and application administration and troubleshooting
Demonstrable ability to work autonomously and proactively to understand the chain of command and to follow internal processes
Good communication abilities both written and verbal with the ability to clearly and successfully articulate complex issues to a variety of audiences and teams.
Solid understanding of regular expressions