Principal Splunk Engineer - TS/SCI CI Poly | Colorado

Optiv • Denver, CO

10d • Remote

About The Position

Optiv + ClearShark is seeking a Principal Splunk Engineer to lead the delivery of engagements and provide significant value to customers. This role requires independent operation without direct supervision, mastery in a relevant capability, and the development of future opportunities. The Principal Splunk Engineer will execute statement of work tasks, lead a team of engineers (Associate, Level I, Level II, and Senior), and mentor them in their day-to-day operations and career development. This individual will be the most senior on a project, assisting other engineers with complex tasks. Excellent communication and leadership skills are essential for client and engineer interaction.

Requirements

• TS/SCI with a CI Poly required.
• Bachelor's Degree in a related area or at least 8 years of related work experience required.
• Experience operating in classified environments.
• Expert understanding of cybersecurity, and infrastructure concepts.
• Must be an expert in Splunk with preferred experience in Cribl and Falcon Search.
• Strong understanding of governance and compliance, specifically with FAR, DFARs, CUI and CMMC.
• Broad understanding of FedRAMP and IL constructs.
• Experience in leadership concepts and ideas.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Experience leading an engineering team, preferably having handled tasking, resolving personnel issues, and providing actionable feedback.
• Ability to clearly communicate complex messages to a variety of audiences.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Willingness to travel to meet client needs.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred experience in Cribl and Falcon Search.

Responsibilities

• Execute all tasks outlined in the scope of work and follow standard operating procedures with no direct oversight.
• Lead discussions with clients to analyze and understand their needs and objectives.
• Aid Associate, Level I, and Level II Engineers on sophisticated tasking.
• Lead technical discussions with the client to understand their engineering requirements.
• Lead the technical support strategy for clients during and after project implementation.
• Serve as the escalation level for complex issues as necessary.
• Document project progress, issues, and resolutions in a concise and timely manner.
• Consistently self-review work to identify and improve approaches for producing high-quality work.
• Review work of Associate, Level I, and Level II Engineers to assist in their approach for producing high-quality work.
• Monitor and approve timecards and expense reports for team members.
• Serve as a level of mentorship for Associate, Level I, and Level II Engineers.
• Perform annual performance reviews for each team member, as well as quarterly feedback sessions.
• Report any issues with the team to Principal leadership, as well as any kudos or positive feedback.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients to ensure satisfaction.
• Adhere to availability standards for responding to client inquiries.
• Lead the communication of technical concepts effectively to clients.
• Identify and communicate cross-sell and up-sell opportunities with the account team across services.
• Demonstrate proactive engagement in obtaining and maintaining certifications and cultivating technical proficiency in accordance with industry standards.
• Provide input to leadership on needed training and development.
• Proactively engage with mentors for assistance and guidance as necessary.
• Provide training opportunities to team members in various growth areas.
• Contribute to thought leadership exercises about Optiv + ClearShark’s services portfolio, to include but not limited to: blog posts, social media engagement, workshops, and panels.
• Oversee the creation of new Standard Operating Procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Benefits

• Work/life balance
• Professional training resources
• Creative problem-solving and the ability to tackle unique, complex projects
• Volunteer Opportunities. “Optiv Chips In” encourages employees to volunteer and engage with their teams and communities.
• The ability and technology necessary to productively work remotely/from home (where applicable)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal