Cyber Security Specialist

September 21, 2026

IAM Security Engineer About the Role :Client’s IAM (“Identity and Access Management”) team is leading an initiative to implement enhanced logging and monitoring of access changes across high-risk applications, leveraging technologies such as Splunk and Cortex. The IAM Security Engineer will be responsible for Highly Privileged Access (HPA) Logging and Monitoring. This role partners closely with Synchrony’s technology teams to onboard applications to the Monitoring Framework which includes determining the applications logging capabilities through the discovery process and onboarding the applications to Splunk. Key Responsibilities:• Facilitate discovery and engagement with application owners.• Conduct interviews, working sessions, and document onboarding.• Document and escalate risk mitigation plan for apps that cannot onboard.• Coordinate troubleshooting efforts when preparing apps for onboarding.• Report ongoing status and raise required escalations.• Analyze log data to identify relevant log events to map to Splunk data models.• Develop Splunk technology add-ons to properly parse, event type, and tag application security data.• Test and quality assure Splunk configurations (e.g., confirm appropriate events are in logs and properly mapped to Common Information Model, confirm Splunk standards are followed).• Release apps to production Splunk team.• Develop and execute test plans and cases for new application functionality• Collaborate with developers to reproduce and troubleshoot issues• Maintain detailed test documentation Required Qualification:• A total of 3 years working experience, with a minimum of 1 years engineering and/or architecture experience in IAM or adjacent InfoSec domains, such as Data Protection or Security Engineering and in lieu of a degree 5+ years of working experience.• A minimum of 1-year hands-on experience with IAM technologies• Deep understanding of Splunk Cloud and Splunk Processing Language (SPL)• Experience working in a cloud (PaaS) environment• Knowledge of foundational IAM concepts – Authentication, Authorization, RBAC, etc• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills• Ability to prioritize work efforts based on risk and project timelines• Experience working in Agile methodology, leveraging Jira and Jira Align Compensation:$50/hr - $55/hrThis is the targeted compensation range for this role. Please note that this range is provided as a guideline and the final offer will be based on several factors, including but not limited to, skillset and competencies, level of experience, education, certifications, and location. Benefits:We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) Work Authorization:Work sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Equal Employment Opportunity:Zillion Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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