Sr. Splunk SME/Engineer (TS Required)

August Schell • Alexandria, VA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

August Schell is seeking a Splunk Subject Matter Expert with advanced hands-on experience in designing, deploying, and maintaining large-scale Splunk environments. This role requires strong technical capabilities in troubleshooting complex system issues, creating custom dashboards, and managing Splunk clusters aligned with best practices. The candidate will support a Department of Defense customer from the Mark Center in Alexandria, VA (hybrid role).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Information Assurance or other relevant field.
• At least 10 years of experience in Splunk administration or engineering roles
• Advanced knowledge of Splunk architecture, deployment models, and indexing best practices
• Experience with vulnerability scanning, STIGs, database tuning, and network virtualization technologies
• Proficiency in creating custom dashboards and advanced queries
• Must hold active 8570 IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+)
• Must hold a current Splunk Administrator Certification
• Active TS clearance required
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently or within a team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with DevOps and automation tools such as Ansible or Terraform
• Knowledge of compliance frameworks and reporting (RMF, NIST 800-53)
• Experience with Enterprise Security (ES) and/or ITSI modules within Splunk
• Experience with Elastic
• Familiarity with Linux and Windows server environments

Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and maintain complex Splunk clusters across varied hardware platforms
• Develop and optimize advanced Splunk dashboards and queries to support mission-critical operations
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues within large-scale, complex Splunk environments
• Implement best practices for indexing, data transformation, and system architecture
• Collaborate with cybersecurity and network teams to integrate Splunk with enterprise monitoring solutions
• Support vulnerability and STIG scanning operations and interpret outputs for system compliance
• Manage virtual environments including VRFs and VLAN
• Perform system updates, patching, and ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity requirements
• Document configurations and operational procedures for audit and continuity purposes

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees