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MANTECH · 2 weeks ago

Senior Splunk Cyber Security Engineer

Chantilly, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career, and customer-oriented Senior Splunk Cyber Security Engineer to join their team in Chantilly, VA. In this role, you will support a mission-critical initiative and contribute directly to cybersecurity operations through the administration and engineering of a large enterprise Splunk environment.

Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologySecurityTelecommunications

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Managing the day-to-day operation of large enterprise Splunk deployments

Troubleshooting data collection issues and resolving system conditions affecting stability or integrity

Deploying and maintaining both supported and unsupported Splunk add-ons

Executing Splunk Enterprise upgrades and patches

Configuring and deploying Splunk forwarders using centralized management tools

Maintaining and tuning Splunk Enterprise Security (ES) content and performance

Managing knowledge objects, data models, dashboards, alerts, and operational content

Supporting API integrations and external system connectivity

Developing and maintaining detailed engineering and compliance documentation

Contributing to Splunk deployment and architecture diagrams and system documentation

Enforcing role-based access controls and operational security policies

Collaborating with cyber analysts and engineering teams to improve detection and response capabilities

Applying relevant security policies, standards, and technical guidelines to ensure compliance

Qualification

Splunk administrationCybersecurity experienceSplunk Enterprise SecurityUnix proficiencyWindows proficiencyScripting languagesDoD 8570 IAT Level IICollaboration skillsDocumentation skills

Required

Bachelor's degree, or 4+ additional years of cybersecurity experience in lieu of a degree

5+ years of experience in an enterprise and/or cybersecurity-focused environment

Experience with Splunk administration and engineering

Experience with Splunk Enterprise Security (ES) operations and configurations

Proficiency with Unix and Windows environments

DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+, CCNA-Security, GSEC)

Must have a current/active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph

Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time

Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers via email, phone, or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations