Splunk Engineer - TS/SCI (Washington, DC)

GuidePoint Security • Washington, DC

10h • Remote

About The Position

As a Splunk Engineer you will work with an expert team focused on implementing and operating next-generation security solutions for government and commercial clients. You’ll 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. You'll 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. You’ll support the risk management and security compliance of specified cyber security tools. You'll apply thought leadership to solving complex security challenges in a highly collaborative and innovative work environment.

Requirements

• MUST possess a TS/SCI w/Poly (CI or FS)
• MUST have Splunk Architect Certification or Splunk Certified Consultant
• 3+ years of experience utilizing Splunk Enterprise
• Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of experience with supporting IT projects and activities, Associate’s degree and 5+ years of experience with supporting IT projects and activities OR HS diploma or GED and 7+ years of experience with supporting IT projects and activities
• 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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Implement and operate next-generation security solutions for government and commercial clients.
• Use Splunk and integrate it with other 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.
• 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.

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). If you choose the High Deductible / HSA plan, GPS will contribute in 4 equal quarterly installments: ($850 per EE annually / $1750 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree