Sr. Splunk Engineer - TS/SCI with CI Poly | Chantilly, VA

Optiv • Herndon, VA

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About The Position

Optiv + ClearShark is looking for a highly skilled Sr. Splunk Engineer (Federal Managed and Advanced Services) to join our cybersecurity team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for implementing, managing, and optimizing the Splunk platform to automate and orchestrate security operations. This role requires expertise in developing custom playbooks for various stakeholders, integrating with other security tools, and enhancing the overall security posture of the organization.

Requirements

• Currently holds a TS/SCI with CI polygraph.
• Security Certification (i.e, Security+, CISSP, etc) required.
• Experience operating in classified environments.
• Strong understanding of identity, SIEM, cybersecurity, and infrastructure concepts.
• Splunk Core certification required.
• Robust understanding of identity, SIEM, cybersecurity, and infrastructure concepts.
• Strong Linux and scripting (Python, Ansible, Terraform, JSON, others.) experience.
• Experience working in a Security Operations Center (SOC)
• Experience operating in classified environments.
• Initial understanding of leadership concepts and ideas.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• 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.
• Open to government workers and/or government experience.
• 7-10 years of related work experience required

Nice To Haves

• Splunk IT Service Intelligence (ITSI) certification desired.
• Splunk Certified Architect/Consultant preferred.
• Experience with, or interest in, learning, deploying, and maintaining Splunk SOAR.
• Experience with, or interest in, learning, deploying, and maintaining Splunk Enterprise Security.
• Experience with, or interest in, learning, deploying, and maintaining Cribl Stream.

Responsibilities

• Create custom Splunk reports, dashboards, and content per customer requirements.
• Ability to troubleshoot Splunk instances.
• Execute all tasks outlined in the scope of work and follow standard operating procedures with minimal oversight.
• Work with clients to analyze and understand their needs and objectives.
• Serve as the escalation level for complex issues as necessary.
• Aid Associate, Level I, and Level II Engineers on sophisticated tasking.

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)
• A company committed to championing Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion through our Employee Resource Groups

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees