Senior Splunk Engineer

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Requisition #: 303
Job Title: Senior Splunk Engineer
Location: Ashburn, VA
Clearance Level: Active DoD - Secret
Salary Range: $133,000 - $199,500 Required Certification(s): ·       Current Splunk Enterprise Certified Architect certification.
SUMMARYThe Security Operations Center (SOC) is a U.S. Government program responsible to prevent, identify, contain and eradicate cyber threats to the DHS's networks through monitoring, intrusion detection and protective security services to DHS's information systems.  The SOC is responsible for the overall security of the clients Enterprise-wide information systems, and collects, investigates, and reports any suspected and confirmed security violations.The Splunk Engineer will install and maintain Splunk infrastructure, gather requirements from customers, onboard data, and assist end users with searches, dashboards, reports, and knowledge objects. The Splunk Engineer may be required to interact with senior management, as necessary.  Conceptualize, design, build, and maintain current and future customer-supported tools and platforms  Manage multiple assignments, changing priorities, and work independently with little oversight  Lead team of Splunk engineers in the management of Splunk solution to optimize data availability for SOC and other stakeholders.  Develop data storage, access, and retention strategies for a large IT enterprise using industry standards and best practices to advise Customer executive-level stakeholders  Design, build, implement, and administer Splunk infrastructure in on-prem and cloud environments.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES·       Conceptualize, design, build, and maintain current and future customer-supported tools and platforms ·       Manage multiple assignments, changing priorities, and work independently with little oversight ·       Lead team of Splunk engineers in the management of Splunk solution to optimize data availability for SOC and other stakeholders. ·       Develop data storage, access, and retention strategies for a large IT enterprise using industry standards and best practices to advise Customer executive-level stakeholders ·       Design, build, implement, and administer Splunk infrastructure in on-prem and cloud environments. ·       Create, manage, and support automation solutions for Splunk deployment and orchestration in on-prem and cloud environments ·       Work with existing and custom Splunk applications and add-ons to fulfill customer needs ·       Provide overall engineering and design support for a distributed Splunk environment consisting of heavy forwarders, indexers, and search head servers, spanning security, performance, and operational roles ·       Onboard data to Splunk via forwarder, scripted inputs, TCP/UDP, and modular inputs from various sources ·       Normalize data to ensure CIM compliance, and develop data models to accelerate queries, dashboards, and correlation searches ·       Work closely with all relevant stakeholders to solve technical problems at the network, system, and application levels ·       Conduct periodic architectural reviews of Splunk and related systems to assess effectiveness and propose optimal installation alternatives as required ·       Develop and manage comprehensive documentation, artifacts, procedures, and processes for the optimal management of the Splunk infrastructure.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Certifications·       Current Splunk Enterprise Certified Architect certification.
Education, Background, and Years of Experience·       Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree coupled with 7+ years’ experience in the Information Technology arena.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
Required Skills·       8-12 of experience with Linux and Windows system administration or an expert understanding of operating systems and common operating environments ·       5+ years of experience with Splunk in distributed deployments ·       Current Splunk Enterprise Certified Architect certification ·       Excellent written and oral skills, ability to work closely with multiple customers, manage expectations, and track engagement scope ·       Experience implementing FISMA, NIST, NSA, and other information security, cybersecurity and CDM-related ·       industry policies, procedures, guidelines, standards, and best practices ·       Expert-level knowledge and ability with Splunk Enterprise Security or integration with other Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platforms ·       Extensive experience with advanced configuration of Splunk including Indexer Clustering and Search Head Clustering ·       Proficient at data on-boarding activities including routing, parsing, and normalizing events to the Splunk Common Information Model (CIM) ·       Proficiency onboarding data using Splunk-developed add-ons forWindows, Linux, and common third-party devices and applications ·       Experience onboarding data into Splunk via forwarder, scripted inputs, TCP/UDP, and modular inputs from a variety of sources ·       Proficiency managing Splunk using the Splunk command-line interface ·       Proficiency managing Splunk using configuration files ·       Experience collaborating with separate engineering teams to configure data sources for Splunk integration ·       Intermediate understanding of SQL and common SQL dialects ·       Proficiency implementing and onboarding data in Splunk DB Connect ·       Experience with Splunk performing systems administration, including performing installation, configuration, monitoring system performance and availability, upgrades, and troubleshooting ·       General networking and security troubleshooting (firewalls, routing, NAT, etc.) ·       Splunk architecture/design, implementation, and troubleshooting experience ·       Experience in managing, maintaining, and administering multi-site indexer cluster ·       Proficiency developing log ingestion and aggregation strategies per Splunk best practices ·       Perform integration activities to configure, connect, and pull data with 3rd party software APIs ·       Experience implementing and optimizing Splunk data models ·       Proficient in regular expressions ·       Scripting and development skills (Bash, Python, or PowerShell) ·       Ability to autonomously prioritize and successfully deliver across a portfolio of projects ·       Department of Homeland Security ESOC employees are required to obtain an Entry on Duty (EOD) clearance.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Environmental Conditions·       Department of Homeland Security ESOC employees are required to obtain an Entry on Duty (EOD) clearance.
Strength Demands·       Light – 20 lbs. Maximum lifting with frequent lift/carry up to 10 lbs.  A job is light if less lifting is involved but significant walking/standing is done or if done mostly sitting but requires push/pull on arm or leg controls.
Physical Requirements·       Stand or Sit; Walk; Repetitive Motion; Use Hands / Fingers to Handle or Feel; See; Push or PullEmployees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together. What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are.
Happy - Be Infectious.Happiness multiplies and creates a positive andconnected environment where motivation andsatisfaction have an outsized effect oneverything we do.
Helpful - Be Supportive.Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork,resulting in a supportive atmosphere wherecollaboration flourishes, and collective successis celebrated.
Honest - Be Trustworthy.Honesty serves as our compass, ensuringtransparent communication and ethicalconduct, essential to who we are and thecomplex domains we support.
Humble - Be Grounded.Success is not achieved alone, humility ensuresa culture of mutual respect, encouraging opencommunication, and a willingness to learn fromone another and take on any task.
Hungry - Be Eager.Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiableappetite for innovation and continuousimprovement, propelling us forward in the faceof new and unprecedented challenges.
Hustle - Be Driven.Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic,where we are each committed to going aboveand beyond to advance the mission andachieve success.
These Core Values are present in all our employees and our organization's aspects. Learn more about us and our culture by visiting us here.
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