Dark Wolf Solutions is seeking a skilled and proactive System (SIEM) Engineer to join our dynamic team. The System Engineer will be responsible for managing and monitoring our installed hardware and software systems, ensuring their reliability and performance. This role involves assisting with network tap design and system surveys to optimize data sampling and transport, evaluating existing systems to support technical refreshes, and leading or assisting with hardware installations and software deployments at various mission system sites.
The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical aptitude, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment. Experience with scripting and command-line interfaces is essential, and a relevant industry certification is highly valued.
Responsibilities:
- Manage and monitor installed hardware and software systems to ensure optimal performance and availability.
- Assist with the design and implementation of network taps to ensure accurate and efficient data sampling and transport.
- Conduct system surveys to gather necessary information for network tap deployments and system integrations.
- Evaluate the performance and capabilities of existing systems to identify areas for improvement and support technical refresh initiatives.
- Lead and/or assist with the physical installation of hardware components at mission system sites.
- Lead and/or assist with the deployment and configuration of software applications at mission system sites.
- Troubleshoot hardware and software issues, providing timely and effective resolutions.
- Document system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps.
- Collaborate with other technical teams to ensure seamless system integration and operation.
- Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and best practices in system engineering.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in any or all of the following technologies: Trellix Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), SentinelOne EDR, Elastic including Elastic/Logstash/Kibana (ELK) Stack, Gigamon Test Access Points (TAPs) and Aggregators, RedHat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).
- Proven experience managing and monitoring hardware and software systems.
- Experience assisting with network tap design and implementation.
- Experience conducting system surveys to gather technical requirements.
- Experience evaluating existing systems and contributing to technical refresh planning.
- Experience leading or assisting with hardware installation and software deployment activities.
- Proficiency in Python, Linux Command Line Interface (CLI), and Bash scripting.
- Possession of one or more of the following certifications (or equivalent): CCNA, Security+, CCNP, JNCIS-Sec, or JNCDA.
- Ability to travel to mission system sites as required for installation and deployment activities.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience with network monitoring and analysis tools.
- Familiarity with various operating systems and server environments.
- Experience with configuration management tools.
- Experience working in a mission-critical or government-related environment.
This position is located in Colorado Springs, CO.
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In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
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Dark Wolf Solutions Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA Office
5110 Edison Ave, Colorado Springs, CO, United States
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