Senior Data Modeling Secuirty Engineer

Job Title: Sr. Data Modeling Security Engineer
Job Location: Columbia, SC (Hybrid- occational visit to onsite)
Position Type: W2 Contract 
Duration: 12 months

Primary Skills: Cribl Data Modeling, Log Pipeline Design & Implementation, Enterprise Security Architecture, SIEM, XDR, Vulnerability Management, DLP, Endpoint Security, Linux-Based Security Sensors, Security Automation, Python, Bash, Linux, Windows, System Hardening, Networking Concepts, Security Protocols, Secure System Design, Threat Detection, Defensive Security Strategies, Technical Documentation, Cribl data modeling, SIEM administration, analysis, and reporting, Linux-based security sensors, security frameworks,NIST CSF, CJIS, IRS 1075, CMS MARS-E

Position Overview:
This is a new role directly supporting data modeling security architects. This position will serve as a Data Modeling Security Engineer focused on Cribl ingestion within a Division of Information Security. The successful candidate will show extensive experience successfully designing, implementing, and maintaining data modeling using Cribl for log ingestion in large-scale security environments. This contractor will be working with a large enterprise security team and will assist full-time security architects and engineering staff with the design, implementation, and integration of Cribl data modeling to enhance technologies and programs.

The successful candidate will be primarily focused on data modeling Cribl pipelines while providing hands-on technical support across multiple security disciplines, including but not limited to SIEM, XDR, Vulnerability Management, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Security Awareness, endpoint, Linux sensor deployment, and security automation initiatives. The role requires experience in data modeling, information security architecture, and solution design to support the strategic planning, design, implementation, and continuous improvement of secure systems and services.

Daily Duties / Responsibilities:

Preference will be given to a candidate who can occasionally work onsite as needed and perform local administrative tasks within the state.

• Primarily assist in the planning, design, deployment, and operational support of enterprise security platforms, including:

  • Cribl data modeling and log pipeline ingestion

  • Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

  • Assist with design and configuration of Linux-based security sensors and endpoint monitoring tools

• Secondarily assist in the planning, design, deployment, and operational support of enterprise security platforms, including:

  • Extended Detection and Response (XDR)

  • Vulnerability Management platforms and processes

  • Data Loss Prevention (DLP) solutions

  • Security Awareness and training platforms

• Collaborate with security architects to design and implement enterprise security solutions that align with leadership's business goals, regulatory requirements, and organizational risk tolerance

• Design, deploy, and manage countermeasures to address known security threats and contribute to mitigation strategies for emerging threats to enterprise data, systems, and services

• Ensure consistent application of security controls across enterprise infrastructure and applications; validate control effectiveness and recommend improvements

• Support incident detection and response activities through monitoring, log analysis, and reporting

• Develop technical documentation, implementation guides, and standard operating procedures as needed

• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the Division of Information Security

Additional Requirements:

• This position will participate in an on-call roster

• Preference given to local candidates who can physically come onsite to SC facilities when needed

Required Education/Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree in an Information Technology or Information Security related field

• Eight years of relevant work experience may be substituted in lieu of education

• Five years of experience in supporting large IT environments and/or system deployments

Preferred Education/Certifications:

• CISSP,

• Security