Cyber Security Architect

Position: Cyber Security Architect

Role Overview

The Senior Splunk Security Specialist is responsible for the administration, development, and integration support of a Splunk F Information and Event Management (SIEM) platform. This role focuses on designing, implementing, and managing technical security architecture across large, distributed, and cross‑platform environments.

The role supports enterprise‑scale security monitoring initiatives by enabling new integrations, evolving SIEM use cases, and ensuring the platform continues to meet modern security and operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide engineering and operational support for the Splunk Cloud SIEM platform across multiple environments and operating systems
  


• Support implementation, configuration, and ongoing administration of Splunk Cloud
  


• Design and deliver integrations and enhancements based on evolving business and security requirements
  


• Contribute to the ongoing development of enterprise security monitoring capabilities and operating models
  


• Translate business requirements into secure technical solutions and architecture designs
  


• Develop and maintain dashboards, use cases, and security operational processes
  


• Support platform evolution through new functionality, integrations, and modernization initiatives
  


• Ensure deliverables align with defined project timelines and quality standards
  

General Skills & Competencies

• Leadership experience in developing and implementing technical security architectures
  


• Extensive experience with at least two cloud service providers (AWS, Azure, GCP)
  


• Strong background in enterprise security services, identity technologies, databases, and network protocols
  


• Experience designing secure solutions in large, complex environments
  


• Working knowledge of ITIL‑based processes and the ability to guide others
  


• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, communication, and decision‑making skills
  


• Proven ability to work collaboratively and meet delivery deadlines
  


• Awareness of emerging security technologies, trends, and best practices
  


• Solid understanding of information security principles, policies, and practices
  

Experience & Skill Set Requirements

Security Information & Event Management (45%)

• Advanced experience with SIEM technologies
  


• Hands‑on expertise with Splunk Cloud (mandatory)
  


• Experience with Azure Sentinel
  

Cloud Technologies

• Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
  


• Platform as a Service (PaaS)
  


• Software as a Service (SaaS)
  

Agile Project Delivery (15%)

• Experience working in agile delivery environments
  


• Hands‑on experience with:
  




• Backlogs
  


• User stories
  


• Scrum ceremonies
  


• Sprint‑based delivery
  

Security Operations (35%)

• SIEM use case development, rationalization, and configuration
  


• SIEM dashboard creation
  


• Development and documentation of security operational processes (playbooks/runbooks)
  


• Practical experience with the MITRE ATT&CK framework
  

Additional Experience (5%)

• Previous public sector experience is considered an asset
  

Must‑Have Qualifications

• Strong SIEM expertise with Splunk Cloud and/or Azure Sentinel
  


• Experience building SIEM dashboards and applying the MITRE framework
  


• Operational security experience, including use case development and configuration
  

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