ProSync Technology Group, LLC (ProSync) is an award-winning, SDVOSB Defense Contracting company with a strong military heritage and a record of excellence in supporting the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community. If you have prior military service or government contracting experience, are proud to serve and support our nation, and want to help support ProSync's mission to "Define and Redefine the State of Possible,” please apply today!

The Junior Security Operations Engineer will support enterprise cybersecurity operations working with SMEs managing Splunk, Cribl and Armis. This role focuses heavily on supporting Splunk and associated security tooling to enhance visibility, detect threats, and support compliance and incident response activities across primarily on premise and Cloud environments.

Responsibilities:

SIEM & Security Tools Support (Primary Focus):

• Support and maintain Splunk for log ingestion, search, and security analysis etc.
• Working in tandem with TMI team to support M-21-31 mandate.
• Assist with onboarding, integrating, and validating data sources into SIEM platforms.
• Support Armis for asset visibility and security monitoring.
• Support Cribl for log routing, transformation, and pipeline optimization.
• Ensure reliable log ingestion and data flow into centralized security systems.

Log Management & Data Handling:

• Analyze logs from Windows, Linux, network, and enterprise systems.
• Understand log sources and their relevance to security investigations.
• Ensure logs are centralized, searchable, and investigation ready.
• Troubleshoot missing, delayed, or malformed log data.

Troubleshooting & Operational Support:

• Troubleshoot SIEM platforms and supporting infrastructure.
• Assist internal teams with security related technical issues.
• Resolve issues related to log ingestion, connectivity, and performance.
• Troubleshoot Splunk Universal Forwarders, resolve issues on Windows and Linux platforms.

Environment & Platform Awareness:

• Develop understanding of enterprise infrastructure, architecture, and data flows.
• Understand how logs are generated and consumed by various platforms.
• Understand interactions between systems and security tools.

On Premise Support & Collaboration:

• Work on site full time initially for hands on exposure and collaboration.
• Support on prem systems and infrastructure as needed.
• Work directly with engineers, admins, and stakeholders to resolve issues.

• A minimum of 1 year of foundational experience supporting SIEM platforms, particularly Splunk and Armis.
• Experience analyzing logs and security events across enterprise environments.
• Working knowledge of Windows and Linux systems from a security or operational perspective.
• Ability to troubleshoot log ingestion, system connectivity, and tool performance issues.
• Strong analytical, documentation, communication, and collaboration skills.
• An active Public Trust clearance is required in order to qualify.

Education & Certifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or similar area of study or equivalent practical experience.
• Any Splunk certification is required.

Desired Skills

• A Master's in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or similar area of study.
• Exposure to Whitehouse mandates e.g. M-21-31 or similar compliance and security frameworks.
• Experience with SIEM engineering, tuning, or data source onboarding.
• Familiarity with tool integrations (e.g., Armis, Cribl).
• Basic scripting (python, PowerShell, *nix shell) or automation experience to support log handling or troubleshooting.
• Cribl training or experience.
• Armis training or experience.
• Security+ or other foundational security certifications.
• Cloud (Azure and AWS) knowledge (training and/or certifications).

Join PROSYNC and enjoy our great benefits!

Compensation:

• We offer bonuses that are awarded quarterly to our employees and our compensation rates are highly competitive.

Health & Retirement:

• We offer a comprehensive Health Benefits package and 401K Retirement plan so you can take care of yourself and your family, now and in the future. Other health-related benefits include an employee assistance program for those difficult times or when you need to take care of your mental health.

Education:

• Individual growth is a priority at ProSync. Employees are encouraged to take advantage of our company-sponsored continuing education program so you can get your degree or that next certification you need to propel you to the next level.

Work/Life Balance:

• A healthy work/life balance is essential for building and executing your work effectively at ProSync, but it’s also necessary to allow you the room to pursue everything else you want to develop in your personal life.. We offer generous Paid Time Off and 11 paid holidays a year. ProSync also provides flexible work options that work with your schedule and lifestyle.