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Tential Solutions

Senior SOC Security Engineer

Tential Solutions, Rockville, Maryland, us, 20849

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About the Role We are seeking a highly skilled Senior SOC Security Engineer with deep expertise in Splunk ES and Splunk SOAR to join our dynamic cybersecurity team. This role blends real‑time threat detection and response with deep knowledge of Splunk ES and Splunk SOAR for automation priorities.

As a senior member of the SOC, you will lead incident response efforts, mentor junior analysts, and collaborate with the internal Splunk team on automation project initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Monitor, detect, and respond to security incidents using SIEM and EDR tools

Conduct deep‑diving investigations into complex threats and vulnerabilities

Perform threat hunting and develop detection use cases for emerging attack vectors

Collaborate with the internal Splunk team on automation initiatives

Implementation and configuration of SOAR

Develop and implement automation playbooks and orchestrations for incident response, threat hunting, and other security operations tasks

Develop and maintain playbooks for incident response and other ad hoc use cases

Mentor SOC analysts and contribute to continuous improvement of SOC processes

Stay current with threat intelligence, zero‑days, and security trends

Required Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or a related technical field

Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of formal education for exceptional candidates

5+ years of experience in SOC operations and incident response

Desired certifications such as CISSP, Splunk Certified SOAR Engineer, CEH

Technical Skills

SIEM & EDR tools: Proficiency with platforms like Splunk, Sentinel, CrowdStrike

Experience with RESTful APIs, webhooks and other integration methods

Familiar with programming/scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash) for automation

Cloud security: Familiarity with AWS, Azure, or GCP security configurations and container security

Threat modeling & vulnerability management: Ability to assess risks and guide mitigation strategies

In‑depth technical skills for troubleshooting and security‑related investigations

Soft Skills & Leadership

Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail

Excellent communication skills for cross‑functional collaboration

Ability to mentor junior analysts and lead incident response efforts

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