hackajob · 19 hours ago
Senior Splunk Cyber Security Engineer
Chantilly, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years exphackajob is collaborating with MANTECH to connect them with exceptional tech professionals for the role of Senior Splunk Cyber Security Engineer. 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.
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No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.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
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
Preferred
Splunk certifications such as Architect, Consultant I/II, Admin, or Power User
Experience with scripting or programming languages (e.g., Bash, Python, Java, Perl, .NET)
Familiarity with developing and deploying operational and security use cases within Splunk
Company
hackajob
The AI-native tech hiring platform trusted by enterprises, scale-ups, and 1M+ tech professionals worldwide.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$33MKey Investors
Volition CapitalAVP,Downing VenturesDowning Ventures
2023-05-03Series B· $25M
2018-10-25Series A· $6.7M
2017-03-31Seed· $0.58M
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Mark Chaffey
CEO
Phil Kell
VP - Marketplace
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