The Travelers Companies, Inc

Cybersecurity Ops Technologist - Splunk SIEM Engineer

The Travelers Companies, Inc • $99K — $163K *
Hartford, CT 06106In-Person
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree or Certificate in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field.
  • 5 years of Cybersecurity experience, specifically in security operations and log aggregation.
  • Extensive proficiency with SIEM platforms and data pipelining.
  • Strong critical thinking to creatively solve complex problems.
  • Proficient in Linux and Windows command-line and scripting languages.
  • Understanding of SOC workflows and security engineering collaboration.
  • Knowledge of networking, network security, and threat mitigation methodologies.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor and manage SIEM platform health and data ingestion.
  • Investigate anomalies and resolve engineering issues using critical thinking.
  • Analyze malicious activity to identify exploited weaknesses and methods.
  • Conduct research and create alerts from diverse data sources.
  • Develop tools and processes using CI/CD best practices for operational efficiency.
  • Optimize systems necessary for effective security operations.
  • Take responsibility for continuous production availability of Cybersecurity controls.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance for employees and eligible family members starting on day one.
  • 401(k) matching program up to 5% of eligible pay and a fully funded pension plan.
  • Minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off plus nine paid holidays each year.
  • Wellness Program offering tools, discounts, and mental health resources.
  • Volunteer opportunities with matching gifts and rewards for charitable contributions.
Full Job Description
Job Category

Technology

Compensation Overview

The annual base salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees are also eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards.

Salary Range
$99,100.00 - $163,400.00

Target Openings

1

What Is the Opportunity?

As a Cybersecurity Ops Technologist I - Splunk SIEM Engineer, You will continuously manage and monitor SIEM platform health, data ingestion pipelines, and detection coverage gaps, applying critical thinking and structured problem-solving to investigate anomalies, resolve engineering issues, and drive improvements across the detection ecosystem. You will collaborate closely with SOC analysts and threat detection engineers to translate operational needs into scalable, high-fidelity detection solutions that enhance the team's ability to identify and respond to threats with speed and confidence.What Will You Do?
  • Tackle complex engineering and analytical activities that directly support the timely detection, identification, alerting, and response capabilities of the SOC and Threat Detection teams.
  • Analyze identified malicious activity to determine weaknesses exploited, exploitation methods, effects on system and information.
  • Conduct research, analysis, and correlation across a wide variety of all source data sets broadly and create alerts and controls, as appropriate.
  • Builds tools and processes following CI/CD best practices to drive efficiency and support systems and team members across our line of business.
  • Lead efforts to monitor health and optimize systems/components necessary for security operations to function.
  • Provide Product and/or System ownership encompassing full responsibility for the ongoing production availability and effectiveness of Cybersecurity controls.
What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?
  • Degree or Certificate in Cybersecurity, Computer Science or related field.
  • 5 years of experience in Cybersecurity with experience operating in security operations, working with log aggregation platforms and cloud automation.
  • Extensive experience using and managing SIEM platforms or data pipelining tools.
  • Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to approach problems creatively, reverse-engineer complex challenges, and develop effective solutions.
  • Proficient in Linux and Windows command-line environments and scripting languages.
  • Familiar with security operations center (SOC) workflows and processes, enabling effective cross-functional collaboration and support across security and engineering teams.
  • Technical knowledge of computer networking concepts and protocols, network security methodologies, cyber threats and vulnerabilities, authentication, authorization, and access control methods.
  • Ability to effectively communicate meaningful insights regarding the organization's threat environment in order to improve its risk management posture.
  • Experience Administrating Splunk
  • Experience Administrating SIEM
  • Experience w/ Python
  • Experience w/ AWS Cloud Services


What is a Must Have?
  • Bachelor's degree or its equivalent in work experience.
  • 2 years of experience working in a Technology related field or role.


What Is in It for You?
  • Health Insurance: Employees and their eligible family members - including spouses, domestic partners, and children - are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
  • Retirement: Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum. If you have student loan debt, you can enroll in the Paying it Forward Savings Program. When you make a payment toward your student loan, Travelers will make an annual contribution into your 401(k) account. You are also eligible for a Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers.
  • Paid Time Off: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.
  • Wellness Program: The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health program provides access to free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs.
  • Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.


To learn more about our comprehensive benefit programs please visit http://careers.travelers.com/life-at-travelers/benefits/.

About The Travelers Companies, Inc

Travelers is an insurance leader, committed to keeping pace with the ever-changing needs of their customers and anticipating their needs for the future. There is no stronger testament to their dedication to protecting customers from loss than their continued innovation and ability to transform their industry. In fact, from the first-ever auto and space travel policies and hybrid car discount, to the 2009 founding of The Travelers Institute for public policy, their history of advancements has propelled their company—and their industry—towards ever higher standards for customers. Travelers is a company that works hard at the science of what they do: they analyze information, process perspectives and measure results to create the best combination of products and services. They work equally hard at customer service and how they interact with the people whom they do business. Over the years, they've strived to earn their customer's loyalty by continually improving their abilities to listen and respond to their needs.

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Join the vibrant team at The Travelers Companies, Inc, a leader in the insurance industry, and propel your career to new heights with a company known for its commitment to innovation, leadership, and professional growth.

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At The Travelers Companies, Inc, we pride ourselves on a culture that fosters diversity, networking, and innovation. Our team is our family, and we support each other's professional and personal growth. The benefits at Travelers are comprehensive, designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees, including health, wellness, and continuous education.

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Our hiring process is straightforward and transparent, designed to find passionate, curious, and solution-driven team players. From the initial application and resume submission to the interview, we ensure that every candidate is treated with respect and given a fair chance to demonstrate their capabilities.

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We believe in nurturing talent and providing our team with the tools they need to succeed. Our career development programs include professional training, diversity training, and skills enhancement workshops. These resources are tailored to foster innovation and empower our employees with the latest industry knowledge and best practices.

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Learn more about The Travelers Companies, Inc
Size
30,800 employees
Market Cap
$44.1 billion
Industry
Finance & Insurance
Net Income
$2.6 billion
Founded
1853
5 Year Trend
+4.7%
Revenue
$32 billion
NASDAQ
TRV
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