Senior Splunk Information Security Engineer

Overview

On Site
80/hr - 95/hr
Full Time

Skills

Technical Support
Training
Management
Dashboard
Computer Science
Information Security
Linux
Microsoft Windows
Communication
Documentation
Onboarding
Log Management
Computer Networking
TCP/IP
Dragon NaturallySpeaking
DNS
Terraform
Ansible
Splunk
Elasticsearch
Red Hat Linux
RHCSA
Amazon Web Services
CISSP
Scripting
Python
Windows PowerShell
Bash
NIST SP 800 Series
FedRAMP
DoD

Job Details

One of our clients, a multinational software corporation operating in the national security space, is seeking their next Senior Splunk Engineer!
Key Responsibilities:
  • Install, configure, and maintain Splunk infrastructure (forwarders, indexers, search heads)
  • Perform upgrades and patching to ensure security and stability
  • Monitor performance and resolve issues impacting system functionality
  • Integrate Splunk with other platforms across IT and security environments
  • Develop and maintain documentation for configurations and operational procedures
  • Provide end-user support and conduct stakeholder training
  • Oversee data ingestion, parsing, and indexing processes
  • Build and manage dashboards, alerts, reports, and custom visualizations
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • Splunk Enterprise Certified Administrator
  • Minimum 5 years of hands-on Splunk Administration experience
  • Minimum 3 years of hands-on AWS experience
  • Proficiency in Linux and Windows environments
  • Strong communication, troubleshooting, and documentation skills
  • Experience with infrastructure monitoring, data onboarding, and log management
  • Familiarity with networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, etc.)
  • Exposure to IaC tools such as Terraform or Ansible
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with Splunk Enterprise Security (ES)
  • Red Hat certifications (RHCSA/RHCSE)
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect or SysOps Admin
  • CISSP or similar security certifications
  • Background in automation/scripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash)
  • Knowledge of NIST 800-171/800-53 or FedRAMP frameworks
  • Prior DoD or classified environment experience
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