SIEM Subject Matter Expert

Job Brief

Incentives such as one time sign-on bonus available.

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is looking for a SIEM Subject Matter Expert to support our government customer located in Honolulu, Hawai'i.

Description of Responsibilities

• SIEM infrastructure engineering, implementation and management.

• Ensure compliance with DISA STIG/SRG standards for CSSP related systems.

• Develop data integration strategies to enhance threat detection and response capabilities.

• Normalize data from sensors and log sources for use within data centric ecosystem.

• Implement log forwarding and maintain data pipelines ensuring continuous delivery as per customer requirements.

• Maintain documentation and automation scripts for system management.

• Manage hardware and software upgrades for CSSP systems.

• Engineer solutions to fulfill CSSP requirements of customer.

• Provide 24/7 on‑call support for critical system issues.

• Provide technical support and develop Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) for tactical edge customers using security sensors and applications.

• Ensure compliance with Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG) and Security Requirements Guides (SRG) standards.

• Annually review and update disaster recovery, backup, and COOP plans as well as related documentation.

• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

• Qualified under DoDCyber Defense Infrastructure Support Specialist with either Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science adjacent discipline or certified in lieu of education: FITSP-D, GDSA, CASP+, CCSP, Cloud+, CSSLP, or GSEC or Advanced Level Certifications. Secondary required certification:
Confluent, Elastic, RHEL, CentOS certification.

• Able to implement, maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize the SIEM system to ensure effective security monitoring and incident response.

• Experience with Linux administration and familiarity with Windows server technologies.

• Proficiency in SIEM Administrations.

• Strong understanding of data management, data routing, and data security principles.

• Experience with the CORA Inspections, and DISA STIG/SRG compliance policies.

• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills.

• Strong documentation and communication abilities.

Citizenship and Clearance

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

• Minimum Secret clearance; must be TS eligible based on investigation type (T5).

Compensation and Benefits

Employees enjoy competitive salaries. Eligible full‑time employees enjoy a 401K plan with company match; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; and 11 paid holidays.

EEO Statements

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer of individuals with disabilities and veterans. We are proud to state that we do not illegally discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of any protected categories. If you are a person with a disability and you need an accommodation during the application process, please  to request accommodation. We E-Verify all employees.

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