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GuidePoint Security · 23 hours ago

Splunk Engineer, TS/SCI (Washington, DC)

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

GuidePoint Security provides trusted cybersecurity expertise, solutions and services to help organizations minimize risk. The Splunk Engineer will implement and operate next-generation security solutions, utilizing Splunk to monitor, detect, and analyze threats while supporting risk management and security compliance efforts.

Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologySecurity

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Work with an expert team focused on implementing and operating next-generation security solutions for government and commercial clients

Use Splunk and integrate it with other state-of-the-art tools like HBSS, Enterprise Security Manager (ESM), Network Security Manager (NSM), NetFlow, and/or Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) to monitor, detect, and analyze threats

Perform hands-on evaluation, implementation, and operation of leading security Cyber defense tools and technologies and apply in-depth defense strategies for large and complex networks to rapidly identify vulnerabilities and threats, prioritizing response actions, including developing effective countermeasures

Support the risk management and security compliance of specified cyber security tools

Apply thought leadership to solving complex security challenges in a highly collaborative and innovative work environment

Qualification

Splunk EnterpriseDoD 8570 IAT Level IIIDoD 8570 CSSP - ISWindows ServerLinux ServerDoD Risk Management FrameworkCustom dashboardsData validationLog ingestionProblem-solvingCommunication skills

Required

3+ years of experience utilizing Splunk Enterprise

Experience with deploying, configuring, and performing functional testing and data validation in a Splunk environment

Experience with Splunk performing systems administration, including performing installation, configuration, monitoring system performance and availability, upgrades, and troubleshooting in Windows and Linux Server environments

Experience creating custom dashboards, writing queries and generating reports, and setting up alerts and notifications

Familiarity with DoD Risk Management Framework

Top Secret/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain a Counter-Intelligence polygraph

Active DoD 8570 IAT Level III certification (CASP+ CE, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP (or Associate), GCED, GCIH, or CCSP)

Active DoD 8570 Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSSP) - Infrastructure Support (IS) certification (CEH, CySA+, GICSP, SSCP, CHFI, CFR, Cloud+, or CND)

HS diploma or GED and 7+ years of experience with supporting IT projects and activities, Associate's degree and 5+ years of experience with supporting IT projects and activities, or Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of experience with supporting IT projects and activities

DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification, including CCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, or SSCP

Ability to obtain a DoD 8570.01-M Cybersecurity Service Provider - Infrastructure Support Certification, including CEH, CySA+, GICSP, SSCP, CHFI, CFR, Cloud+, or CND Certification prior to start date

Preferred

Ability to ingest and parse logs within Splunk

Experience with fields abstraction

Experience with data modeling using Splunk

Experience with workflows and drilldown query

Experience administering Splunk in distributed deployments

Experience with performing site surveys, data gathering, and research and analysis regarding deploying and implementing security tools

Splunk Certified Power User or other advanced Splunk Certification

Experience with DevSecOps and Elasticsearch, Logstash & Kibana (ELK)

Possession of excellent oral and written communication skills, including using presentation expertise to convey complex ideas to client and internal staff

Possession of excellent problem-solving skills

Benefits

Group Medical Insurance options: Zero Deductible PPO Plan (GuidePoint pays 90% of the premium for employees and 70% for family plans (spouse/children/family) or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA (GuidePoint pays 100% of the employees premiums and 75% for family plans (spouse/children/family) and GPS will contribute in one lump sum: ($500 per EE annually / $1000 per family annually (includes spouse/children/family options)

Group Dental Insurance: GuidePoint pays 100% of the premium for employees and 75% of family plans

12 corporate holidays and a Flexible Time Off (FTO) program

Healthy mobile phone and home internet allowance

Eligibility for retirement plan after 2 months at open enrollment

Pet Benefit Option