Sr. Consultant - SIEM | Remote, USA at Optiv

Orlando, Florida, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
CybersecurityIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree preferred and approximately 5-7 years of related work experience
  • Approximately 4-7 years of technical architecture experience
  • 3-5 years of consulting experience in SIEM preferred
  • Experience with Palo Alto Cortex XSIAM
  • 3+ years of experience with Microsoft Sentinel and Azure ADX highly preferred
  • Solid experience within one or more of the following Security Architecture and/or Enterprise Architectural Frameworks (e.g. SABSA, TOGAF, O-ESA)
  • Strong knowledge of multiple security concepts and methods such as vulnerability assessments, data classification, privacy assessments, incident response, security policy creation, enterprise security strategies, architectures and governance
  • Strong understanding of networking (TCP/IP, OSI model), operating system fundamentals (Windows, UNIX, mainframe), security technologies (firewalls, IDS/IPS, etc.) and application programming/scripting languages (C, Java, Perl, Shell)
  • Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and compliance issues affecting clients related to privacy and data protection, such as PCI DSS, GLBA, Basel II, EU Data Protection Directive, International Cross Border, and U.S. State Data Privacy Laws
  • Working knowledge of operating systems, virtual machine environments, mainframe security packages, and relational database management systems
  • Expert knowledge of using Microsoft Office
  • Ability to build relationships with and influence other functional areas
  • Well-developed negotiation skills
  • Ability to build consensus
  • Solid business acumen and basic project management expertise
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks in parallel
  • Willingness to travel to meet client needs
  • Related professional certifications such as top tier vendor certification
  • Strong technical and soft skills, proven self-starter, problem-solving ability, communication skills, ability to participate in diverse project teams, interface with customers/vendors/colleagues, establish/maintain relationships

Responsibilities

  • Comfortably delivers solo-based work or act as "point" for complex projects
  • Acts as technical escalation point to assist other consultants
  • Lead in capacity planning and HW specification recommendation efforts
  • Lead in all Technology deployment activities, connector configuration, custom rule development, workflow configuration and development, and third-party system integration
  • Lead User Acceptance Testing and bug-related engineering efforts
  • Design, implement and educate on specific technology build processes, code migration, and source control use
  • Effectively provide knowledge transfer and post production support activities as necessary
  • Excellent team communicator
  • Mentors less experienced consultants
  • Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional associations such as ISSA
  • Obtain and maintain top tier vendor certification
  • Consistently complete administrative project tasks like time and expense entry, status reporting, and project completion reporting
  • Acts as contributor in Optiv communities for solutions of focus
  • Actively contribute to improving operational efficiency on projects and internal initiatives
  • Deliver timely engagements and work closely with Practice Directors to drive training and education, career development, performance development, and collaboration across the team
  • Confirm that work is of the highest quality as per Optiv’s quality standards, by reviewing the work provided by other members

Skills

SIEM
Connector Configuration
Custom Rule Development
Workflow Configuration
Third-Party Integration
User Acceptance Testing
Code Migration
Source Control
Capacity Planning
Hardware Specification

Optiv

Cybersecurity advisory and solutions provider

About Optiv

Optiv helps businesses manage and reduce cyber risks by providing advisory services and solutions tailored to their specific needs. Their services cover the entire cybersecurity lifecycle, including strategy development, technology validation, and implementation of security measures. They serve nearly 6,000 clients across various industries, such as retail, manufacturing, and healthcare, ensuring that sensitive information is protected and digital systems remain secure. Unlike many competitors, Optiv focuses on customized solutions and ongoing support, adapting to the evolving cybersecurity landscape. Their goal is to empower organizations to secure their operations effectively and prepare for future challenges in technology, such as AI and IoT.

Denver, ColoradoHeadquarters
2015Year Founded
$12MTotal Funding
ACQUISITIONCompany Stage
Cybersecurity, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Risks

Rising competition from AI-driven cybersecurity firms like Secuvy.
Complexity in managing numerous cybersecurity tools may hinder effectiveness.
Meeting Zero Trust compliance deadlines requires significant investments.

Differentiation

Optiv offers comprehensive cybersecurity solutions tailored to diverse industry needs.
The company excels in Zero Trust architecture implementation for federal agencies.
Optiv's Future Point initiative explores AI, quantum computing, and IoT impacts.

Upsides

Optiv's AI Security Services enhance innovation and efficiency for clients.
Recognition as a leader in IDC MarketScape boosts Optiv's consulting credibility.
Increased cybersecurity budgets reflect growing demand for Optiv's services.

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