Splunk Engineer

Splunk Engineer


Location: Alexandria, Virginia (Hybrid)


Role Overview

We are seeking a Splunk Engineer for a role based in Alexandria, VA. This position involves a hybrid work model, with a requirement for three days onsite per week. The engineer will be responsible for the configuration, maintenance, and development of Splunk solutions, supporting critical mission applications.


Key Responsibilities

• Configure and maintain Splunk Core, Enterprise Security, and other premium Splunk applications.
• Perform the onboarding of new data sets and routinely review the health of ingested data.
• Manage data inputs and indexing, and perform troubleshooting activities related to the Splunk Enterprise architecture and user access.
• Deploy technical add-ons and application plug-ins to establish baseline dashboards and alerts.
• Support teams in using Splunk for log analysis and monitoring through guidance on dashboard development best practices.
• Design efficient and reusable reports and dashboards to integrate data from multiple mission applications into Splunk.

Required Qualifications


Education: A Bachelor's degree is required. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.


Clearance: Ability to obtain/maintain DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance.


Experience: A minimum of 8 years of overall IT experience is required.


Technical Skills: A strong background in Splunk, with the ability to build, maintain, and develop within the platform is necessary.


Certifications: Candidates must hold one of the following active certifications prior to starting: CEH, Cloud+, CySA+, GFACT, GSEC, PenTest+, Sec+, or SSCP.


Preferred Qualifications

• Splunk Enterprise Certified Administrator certification.
• Foundational knowledge and experience with Linux operating systems.
• Experience working in cloud environments.
• Experience supporting government clients.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Compensation & Benefits

The anticipated salary range for this position is $140,000.00 to $150,000.00 annually. A comprehensive benefits package is available to eligible employees.


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