Data Modeling Security Engineer

End Client: State of South Carolina

Job Title: Data Modeling Security Engineer

Location: Columbia, SC 29210 (Remote)

Duration: 12 Months

Position Type: Contract

Hours Per Week: 40 Hr

Interview Mode: Webcam

Ceipal ID: SSC_SECU439_MA

Requirement ID: 11439

This position will serve as a Data Modeling Security Engineer focused on Cribl ingestion within the Department of Administration’s Division of Information Security. The successful candidate will demonstrate extensive experience designing, implementing, and maintaining data modeling using Cribl for log ingestion in large-scale security environments. This contractor will work 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.

Successful Candidate: This contractor 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 security, 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 of South Carolina.

• 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)
• 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 Department of Administration’s Division of Information Security.

Required Skills (Ranked in Order of Importance):

• Cribl data modeling and log pipeline design and implementation
• Strong understanding of enterprise security architecture and engineering principles
• Experience implementing and supporting enterprise security tools (SIEM, XDR, Vulnerability Management, DLP, endpoint security)
• Experience developing automation and integrations using scripting languages such as Python and Bash
• Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices, threat detection, and defensive security strategies
• Experience with Linux and Windows operating systems, including system hardening and security configuration
• Understanding of networking concepts, security protocols, and secure system design

Preferred Skills (Ranked in Order of Importance):

• Hands-on Cribl data modeling experience
• Hands-on SIEM administration, analysis, and reporting experience
• Experience building and deploying Linux-based security sensors
• Familiarity with security frameworks and compliance standards such as NIST CSF, CJIS, IRS 1075, and CMS MARS-E

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