Senior Splunk Detection Engineer
Description For Senior Splunk Detection Engineer
Bank of America's Security Operations and Threat Response team is seeking a Senior Splunk Detection Engineer to strengthen the bank's cyber security posture. This role involves analyzing large datasets to uncover threats, developing innovative detection methods, and collaborating with various security teams. The position requires expertise in Splunk, threat hunting, and security operations, working within a global organization that serves millions of customers.
The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of experience in security operations or related fields, with strong skills in Splunk Procedure Language and data analysis tools. They will work on developing detection strategies, analyzing security threats, and mentoring junior team members. The role combines technical expertise with strategic thinking, requiring both hands-on technical skills and the ability to work across a complex, global organization.
This is an opportunity to join a leading financial institution's cybersecurity team, working on critical infrastructure protection and threat detection. The position offers the chance to work with cutting-edge security tools and technologies, while contributing to the security of a major financial institution. The role requires 5% travel and offers a hybrid work arrangement across multiple locations including Denver, Washington DC, and Chicago.
Bank of America is committed to being a great place to work, focusing on responsible growth and delivering value for clients, teammates, communities, and shareholders. The company offers a collaborative environment where you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact in the cybersecurity landscape.
Responsibilities For Senior Splunk Detection Engineer
- Analyzing and correlating large data sets to uncover novel threats and attack techniques
- Collaborating with data science, threat research, and cyber defense control teams
- Developing and documenting new detection content
- Mentoring junior members of the Security Operations and Threat Response team
- Working with Cyber Defense operational and technical teams to develop detection strategies
- Writing efficient SPL and Macros within short timelines
Requirements For Senior Splunk Detection Engineer
- Minimum of 8+ years of experience in Security Operation, Incident Response, Detection Engineering, Defensive Security/Purple Team, or Cyber Threat Intelligence
- Direct experience performing content detection engineering and threat hunting
- Significant experience working with Splunk Procedure Language
- Experience with large datasets and log analysis tools including Splunk, Python, Pandas, SQL, Hadoop, Hue
- Experience with enterprise scale EDR, SIEM, and SOAR tools
- Previous experience performing digital forensics or incident response
- Experience analyzing system, network, and application logging
- Experience consuming and analyzing Cyber Threat Intelligence
- Familiarity with offensive security strategies
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