Splunk Administrator / SIEM Analyst

Description We are seeking a Splunk Administrator / SIEM Analyst to support enterprise security monitoring, log ingestion, analytics, and incident response activities within a DISA-domain environment . The selected candidate will operate and administer Splunk and related SIEM/analytics platforms , support server and platform log onboarding, and help prepare analytics capabilities for OCI environments. This role requires hands-on experience with SIEM administration , security analytics , incident response support , and scripting/automation across tools such as Splunk, Elastic, and other analytics platforms . Experience with WAF , identity systems such as OHS/OAM , and WebLogic is highly desired. PeopleSoft experience is not required , but candidates should understand logging, monitoring, and analytics relevant to enterprise application environments. Location Crystal City, VA - On-Site/Hybrid Work Schedule Must be available to support either: Day Shift: 0800-1600 Swing Shift: 1600-0000 Key Responsibilities Administer, operate, and maintain Splunk and other SIEM/analytics platforms. Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot log ingestion pipelines from servers, applications, and enterprise platforms. Ensure reliable onboarding, normalization, and availability of security and operational logs. Develop and maintain searches, dashboards, alerts, reports, and analytics use cases. Support incident response (IR) activities through log analysis, event correlation, and investigative data support. Assist with tuning SIEM content to improve detection fidelity and reduce false positives. Support analytics and logging requirements associated with OCI readiness/preparation. Work within a DISA-domain environment and coordinate with stakeholders across security, infrastructure, and application teams. Support monitoring and analysis for technologies including WAF, identity/access management, OHS/OAM, and WebLogic. Create scripts and automation to improve SIEM administration, data onboarding, correlation, and reporting. Validate that server, application, and platform data sources are properly integrated into SIEM tools. Document configurations, data flows, standard procedures, and operational issues. Requirements Must be a U.S. Citizen with an active Secret Clearance Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent operational experience) 5+ years of dedicated engineering experience focused on log management and SIEM platforms. Certifications: Active CompTIA Security+ (IAT Level II compliant). Experience administering Splunk in an enterprise environment. Experience with SIEM operations, monitoring, and analytics. Working knowledge of incident response processes and security event investigation. Ability to support log ingestion, parsing, normalization, and platform/server onboarding. Experience scripting or automating tasks within SIEM or analytics platforms. Hands-on experience with one or more of the following: Splunk, Elastic, other SIEM/analytics platforms. Ability to work Day or Swing shift: 0800-1600 or 1600-0000. Experience operating in a DISA-domain or similarly controlled enterprise environment. Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and documentation skills. Desired Qualifications Experience with Web Application Firewalls (WAF). Experience with identity and access management systems, including OHS/OAM. Experience supporting or monitoring WebLogic environments. Familiarity with OCI logging, monitoring, or analytics preparation. Understanding of logging and analytics for enterprise application platforms. Experience with PeopleSoft is a plus, but not required. Preferred Skills SIEM content development, correlation rule tuning, and dashboard creation. Scripting with tools/languages used for automation and data handling in SIEM environments. Cross-team coordination with security, system administration, and application support teams. Ability to quickly identify gaps in log coverage and recommend remediation. Additional Information All candidates will be subject to a complete background check to include, but not limited to Criminal History, Education Verification, Professional Certification Verification, Verification of Previous Employment and Credit History. Public Trust background investigations can take approximately four to eight weeks and requires fingerprinting. Other Information For information on SFI's benefits please visit This is a full-time W2 position. Spatial Front Inc. is an Equal-opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Spatial Front Inc. participates in E-Verify. Salary Description $100,000-$150,000 #J-18808-Ljbffr Spatial Front