Senior SIEM/Data Integration Engineer - Cribl/Splunk (TS/SCI)

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Kentro is seeking a highly skilled and motivated SIEM/Data Integration Engineer to design, build, and manage the critical telemetry pipeline for a landmark Zero Trust initiative at U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM). This role is the lynchpin for security visibility, ensuring that the high-volume, complex data generated by modern security tools is intelligently processed and delivered to security analysts in a timely, cost-effective, and usable format.

Your primary responsibility will be to architect and operate the Cribl Stream environment, creating an intelligent data pipeline that sits between the cloud-native security tools (Microsoft Purview, Microsoft Sentinel) and the enterprise Splunk SIEM. You will be the technical expert responsible for ingesting, filtering, transforming, enriching, and routing massive streams of security data across the NIPR, SIPR, and Top Secret networks. By optimizing the flow of data, you will also play a crucial role in managing the performance and cost of the enterprise SIEM, ensuring the long-term sustainability of the Command's security monitoring capabilities.

Responsibilities:

• Telemetry Pipeline Architecture: Design, deploy, and maintain the Cribl Stream infrastructure, ensuring high availability and performance for the security telemetry pipeline across all network enclaves.
• Data Routing & Filtering: Develop and manage Cribl Stream routes to process security data, implementing rules to filter out low-value logs and route high-value telemetry to Splunk and Microsoft Sentinel.
• Data Integration: Configure data source collectors to ingest logs from Microsoft Purview, Microsoft Sentinel, and on-premise security tools, utilizing APIs (such as Microsoft Graph) to pull compliance data.
• Log Enrichment: Enrich security logs in-flight by adding valuable context, such as correlating user identity information with network events or adding geolocation data, before the data reaches the SIEM.
• SIEM Optimization: Proactively reduce Splunk ingestion volume and license costs by strategically filtering and summarizing data within Cribl Stream, while ensuring that the data delivered aligns with the Splunk Common Information Model (CIM).

Location: Onsite in Tampa, FL

• Senior Level: Master of Science (MS) degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Senior Level: 10+ years of related technical experience.
• Splunk Expertise: Extensive (5+ years) experience as a Splunk administrator or engineer, with deep expertise in data onboarding, parsing, index-time processing, and search performance optimization.
• Pipeline Management: Direct, hands-on experience (2+ years) designing and managing a telemetry pipeline or log routing solution, with a strong preference for Cribl Stream.
• Scripting & Automation: Proficiency in scripting using languages such as Python or PowerShell for data manipulation and API interaction.
• Data Parsing: Strong understanding of regular expressions (Regex) for complex data parsing, extraction, and normalization.

Preferred Experience & Skills ("Nice-to-Haves"):

• Cribl Certified Observability Engineer (CCOE) certification.
• Splunk certifications such as Splunk Certified Architect or Enterprise Security Certified Admin.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Sentinel and Microsoft Purview as data sources.
• Experience working in a large, complex DoD or USSOCOM environment.

Certifications:

• Required: CompTIA Security+ CE, CompTIA CySA+, or a higher-level certification to meet DoD 8570 IAT Level II requirements.
• Preferred: Splunk Core Certified Advanced Power User, Splunk Enterprise Certified Admin/Architect, or Cribl CCOE certifications.

Clearance:

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.

The Company

We believe in generating success collaboratively, enabling long-term mission success, and building trust for the next challenge. With you as our partner, let’s solve challenges, think innovatively, and maximize impact. As a valued member of our team, you have the unique opportunity to work in a diverse range of technology and business career paths, all while supporting our nation and delivering innovative technology solutions. We are a close community of experts that pride ourselves on creating an environment defined by teamwork, dedication, and excellence.

We hold three ISO certifications (27001:2013, 20000-1:2011, 9001:2015) and two CMMI ML 3 ratings (DEV and SVC).

Industry Recognition

Growth | Inc 5000’s Fastest Growing Private Companies, DC Metro List Fastest Growing; Washington Business Journal: Fastest Growing Companies, Top Performing Small Technology Companies in Greater D.C.

Culture | Northern Virginia Technology Council Tech 100 Honoree; Virginia Best Place to Work; Washington Business Journal: Best Places to Work, Corporate Diversity Index Winner – Mid-Size Companies, Companies Owned by People of Color; Department of Labor’s HireVets for our work helping veterans transition; SECAF Award of Excellence finalist; Victory Military Friendly Brand; Virginia Values Veterans (V3); Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Corporate Breath Award

Benefits

We offer competitive benefits package including paid time off, healthcare benefits, supplemental benefits, 401k including an employer match, discount perks, rewards, and more.  We invest in our employees – Every employee is eligible for education reimbursement for certifications, degrees, or professional development.  Reimbursement amounts may fluctuate due to IRS limitations. We want you to grow as an expert and a leader and offer flexibility for you to take a course, complete a certification, or other professional growth and networking. We are committed to supporting your curiosity and sustaining a culture that prioritizes commitment to continuous professional development.

We work hard; we play hard. Kentro is committed to incorporating fun into every day. We dedicate funds for activities – virtual and in-person – e.g., we host happy hours, holiday events, fitness & wellness events, and annual celebrations. In alignment with our commitment to our communities, we also host and attend charity galas/events. We believe in appreciating your commitment and building a positive workspace for you to be creative, innovative, and happy.

Commitment Equal Opportunity Employment & VEVRAA

Kentro is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Kentro is strongly committed to compliance with VEVRAA and other applicable federal, state, and local laws governing equal employment opportunity. We have developed comprehensive policies and procedures to ensure our hiring practices align with these requirements.

As part of our VEVRAA compliance efforts, Kentro has established an equal opportunity plan outlining our commitment to recruiting, hiring, and advancing protected veterans. This plan is regularly reviewed and updated to ensure its effectiveness.

We encourage protected veterans to self-identify during the application process. This information is strictly confidential and will only be used for reporting and compliance purposes as required by law. Providing this information is voluntary and will not impact your employment eligibility.

Our commitment to equal employment opportunity extends beyond legal compliance. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees, including protected veterans, are treated with dignity, respect, and fairness.

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Accommodations

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you need to discuss reasonable accommodations, please email [email protected].