What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Cribl Engineer - Secret Clearance | Remote, USA position at Optiv?
A Senior Engineer is an individual who can operate independently and will be entrusted with delivering success for Optiv ClearShark’s customers to achieve predetermined goals aligned with a statement of work. To be successful in this role, a Level I / III Engineer will be expected to specialize in a capability aligned with Optiv ClearShark’s service practices while also contemplating which future opportunities they would like to explore. They will be expected to execute all tasks provided in a statement of work in a timely fashion and to communicate any unexpected complexities that may arise to senior leadership. This individual may be the most senior engineer on a project and will be expected to assist Associate and Level I / II Engineers with tasking. Excellent communication skills are essential for this role, as these individuals will interact with clients regularly.
How you'll make an impact
Maintain a master’s understanding of the chief technologies they will be responsible for.
Have an advanced understanding of major technologies that will surround the chief technology in their environment.
Lead a team of engineers in developing workflows focused on tackling complex issues in an effort to solve problems efficiently. When necessary, provide mentorships for Associate, Level I, and Level II Engineers who may require it.
Spend 5% of their time focusing on developing corporate strategy, assisting with brand identity, and support operations.
Spend 5% of their time focusing on training and fine-tuning skills.
Spend 10% of their time managing the day-to-day operations of their team members and their respective career development efforts.
Spend 80% of their time on engagement delivery.
Engagement Management
Serve as a level of mentorship for Associate, Level I, and Level II Engineers
Report any issues with the team to senior leadership, as well as any kudos or positive feedback.
Client Engagement
Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients to ensure satisfaction.
Adhere to availability standards for responding to client inquiries.
Lead the communication of technical concepts effectively to clients.
Identify and communicate cross-sell and up-sell opportunities with the account team across services.
What we're looking for
Active Secret security clearance required.
Cribl Certified Admin preferred.
Splunk Core Certification preferred.
Experience working in classified environments.
Bachelor’s degree in a related area or at least 5 years of related work experience.
Robust understanding of identity, SIEM, cybersecurity, and infrastructure concepts.
Strong Linux and scripting (Python, Ansible, Terraform, JSON, etc.) experience.
Ability to troubleshoot Splunk instances.
Strong understanding of governance and compliance, specifically with FAR, DFARs, CUI and CMMC.
Broad understanding of FedRAMP and IL constructs.
Strong understanding of leadership concepts and ideas.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team.
Experience leading an engineering team, preferably having handled tasking, resolving personnel issues, and providing actionable feedback.
Ability to clearly communicate complex messages to a variety of audiences.
Excellent problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
Willingness to travel to meet client needs.
What you can expect from Optiv
A company committed to championing Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion through our Employee Resource Groups () .
Work / life balance
Professional training resources
Creative problem-solving and the ability to tackle unique, complex projects
Volunteer Opportunities. “Optiv Chips In” encourages employees to volunteer and engage with their teams and communities.
The ability and technology necessary to productively work remotely / from home (where applicable)
EEO Statement
Optiv ClearShark is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, status as an individual with a disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
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