Government and Public Sector Cybersecurity Splunk Senior Consultant

Government and Public Sector - Technology Consulting - Cybersecurity - Splunk Senior Consultant

From strategy to execution the Government & Public Sector practice provides a full range of consulting and audit services to help our Federal State Local and Education clients implement new ideas to help achieve their mission outcomes. We deliver real change and measurable results through our diverse high-performing teams quality work at the highest professional standards operational know-how from across our global organization and creative and bold ideas that drive innovation. We enable our government clients to achieve their mission of protecting the nation and serving the people; increasing public safety; improving healthcare for our military veterans and citizens; delivering essential public services; and helping those in need. EY is ready to help our government build a better working world.

The opportunity

Ernst & Youngs US Government and Public Sector (GPS) practice is a robust and emerging practice with tremendous potential for growth - and we are prepared to tap into that potential. Our US GPS practice combines an understanding of the public sectors diverse needs focused on delivering improved public services with private sector leading practices. The Radiant Logic Engineer - Senior is responsible for Splunk implementation; The team has developed the strategy identified priority objectives and weve begun onboarding key sources to support the clients audit compliance mission. The project includes continued enhancement and operationalization of the solution within the client operating environment. Are you ready to join our team and help build a better working world

Your Key Responsibilities

The Radiant Logic Engineer provides support as an Identity Management Directory Services Administrator. Responsibilities include:

• Administration of LDAP/Directory Services products in Identity and Access Management such as but not limited to Red Hat Directory Server RadiantOne Identity Data Platform and Shibboleth
• Applying fundamental concepts processes practices and procedures on technical assignments. Performs work that requires practical experience and training
• Maintaining collaboration sites in which on-boarding documentation shall be obtained (This includes access to OIT CM tools of baseline code and product configuration.)
• Ongoing development support for new policy creation and other COTS software configuration related to new customer requirements. This shall be an ongoing effort as security policies related technologies and new credentialing rules evolve
• Supporting the review of existing processes and procedures and implement efficiency improvements to include automation of manual activities wherever possible
• Performing installations and configurations for LDAP/Directory Services products - Red Hat Directory Server and RadiantOne Identity Data Platform
• Performing installations and configurations for the SSO product Shibboleth
• Responsible for performing patching and system updates as necessary
• Analyzing and resolving infrastructure issues between LDAP/Directory Services products and enterprise environments
• Interfacing with customers as needed to support onboarding activities
• Using tools such as Splunk to perform auditing and logging with LDAP/Directory Services products
• Providing knowledge transfer and hands-on training to other team members.
• Creating and maintain documentation of all installations upgrades change requests and anything related to LDAP/Directory Services in a team shared centralized store
  • Monitor progress and manage risk while ensuring stakeholders are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes
  • Leverage knowledge of industry trends to identify engagement and client service issues; communicate this information to the on-site engagement team through written correspondence and verbal presentations.
  • Develop and review reports and presentations for both technical and executive audiences.
  • Assist staff by providing mentorship and coaching to grow their technical and consulting skills.
  • Work closely with engagement manager to co-lead and own multiple parts of the engagement delivery
  • Deliver quality client services. Drive high-quality work products within expected timeframes and on budget

To qualify for the role you must have

• A bachelors degree in a related field
• 3 years experience in related role demonstrating comprehensive knowledge of relevant technologies
• Must have an active Top Secret-level clearance or higher
• Must be comfortable working in-person as needed

Experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Cybersecurity assessments
  • IT and cybersecurity policies standards procedures and controls
  • Cybersecurity strategies and roadmaps
  • Cybersecurity awareness and training
  • Cybersecurity metrics and reporting
  • Cybersecurity organization design and implementation
  • Cybersecurity and risk management solution design and implementation (e.g. SNOW IRM Archer GRC RiskLens Azure Security Center etc.)
  • Federal RMF solution operations (e.g eMass CSAM Xacta etc.)
  • Cybersecurity and IT architecture experience (e.g. cloud security architect security architect)
• Demonstrated characteristics of a forward thinker and self-motivator who thrives on new challenges and adapts to learning new knowledge
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong presentation and communication skills
• Able to work collaboratively in a team environment

The EY Government and Public Sector Practices staffing model is to assign resources to projects aligned to the office within the metropolitan area you have been hired; however in certain circumstances travel may be required within and/or beyond your geographic region based on client and project needs. For roles within the federal practice the flexibility to travel up to approximately 30% is preferred. Within the state local and education practice the flexibility to travel up to approximately 80% is preferred.

Ideally youll also have

• Splunk Certifications highly preferred Splunk Core Certified Power User Splunk Core Certified Admin Splunk Core Certified Architect Splunk Certified Developer Splunk Enterprise Security Certified Admin Splunk Core Certified Consultant
• Project Management Professional Certification or Masters in IT Business Accounting Finance or related field(s)
• Experience working with government client(s)

What we look for

Were interested in intellectually curious people with a genuine passion for cybersecurity. With your broad exposure across Cyber well turn to you to speak up with innovative ideas that could make a lasting difference not only to us but also to the industry. If you have the confidence in both your presentation and technical abilities to grow into a leading expert here this is the role for you.

At EY youll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are with the global scale support inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And were counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself and a better working world for all.