Cyber Security Principal

Job#: 3011692

Job Description:

Job Title: Cybersecurity Spunk Developer

Location: Fully Remote

Employment Type: Contract (1 year)

Shift: Monday\u2013Friday, 8 AM\u20135 PM

If interested, please email an updated resume to Julissa at [email protected]

Role Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled Splunk Developer to support a growing Cyber Risk Defense program. This role focuses on developing advanced machine learning (ML) solutions to enhance cybersecurity, privacy, and compliance across clinical systems. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Splunk Enterprise, Python development, and ML frameworks, with a strong understanding of UNIX-based environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain ML models for anomaly detection and privacy risk.
• Build and support Splunk-based solutions in containerized environments (PodMan).
• Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to evolve ML use cases.
• Analyze clinical workflows and data to enhance privacy and threat detection.
• Create custom Splunk applications leveraging the Splunk AI Toolkit.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 5\u201310 years of experience in Splunk development (not administration).
• Strong Python development skills in UNIX environments (RedHat, PodMan).
• Experience with ML/AI frameworks such as Random Forest, XGBoost, Isolation Forest, Autoencoders.
• Familiarity with model tuning, interpretability tools (SHAP, LIME), and handling imbalanced datasets.
• Hands-on experience with feature engineering, data cleaning, encoding, and model validation.
• Active Splunk Enterprise Security Certified Admin or Splunk Core Certified Consultant credential.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Highly technical and independent; not customer-facing.
• Able to quickly understand existing systems and improve ML models.
• Comfortable working autonomously and collaborating with technical teams.

Team & Culture:

• Join a collaborative, mission-driven team focused on secure healthcare delivery.
• Work within a privacy-focused cybersecurity group emphasizing technical excellence and continuous improvement.

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.

Employee Type:

Contract

Remote:

Yes

Location:

Greenwood Village, CO, US

Job Type:

Date Posted:

November 10, 2025

Pay Range:

$80 - $100 per hour

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