Splunk Engineer

Minimum Clearance Required

Responsibilities

I2X Technologies is a reputable technology services company to the Federal Government.  Whether the focus is on space exploration, national security, cyber security, or cutting-edge engineering applications, I2X is ready to offer you the chance to make a real-world impact in your field and for your country.  We provide long-term growth and development. Headquartered in Colorado, I2X is engaged in programs across the country and in more than 20 states.  Our programs support multiple Federal agencies, the Department of Defense and often focused on the space initiatives of our government customers.

* Manage multiple assignments, changing priorities, and work independently with little oversight* Build, implement, and administer Splunk in Windows and Linux environments* Work with existing and custom Splunk applications and add-ons to fulfill customer needs* Provide operations and maintenance support for a distributed Splunk environment consisting of heavy forwarders, indexers, and search head servers, spanning security, performance, and operational roles* Editing and maintaining Splunk configuration files and apps* Onboard data to Splunk via forwarder, scripted inputs, TCP/UDP, and modular inputs from a variety of sources.* Provider operational support for Splunk Universal Forwarder on Linux and Windows endpoints* Manage, and support automation solutions for Splunk deployment and orchestration in on-premise and cloud environments* Documentation, reporting, presentation, teamwork, and DHS wide collaboration are among the expected duties and mission of the task order

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field and a minimum of six (6) years of experience in system administration, database administration, network engineering, software engineering, or software development, with a concentration in       Cybersecurity* **Splunk Cloud Experience*** Four (4) years of experience with Splunk in distributed deployments * Current Splunk Enterprise Certified Admin certification * Excellent written and oral skills, ability to work closely with multiple customers, manage expectations and track engagement scope * Experience with Splunk Enterprise Security or integration with other Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platforms * 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 for Windows, 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 * 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 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 * Proficient in regular expressions * Ability to autonomously prioritize and successfully deliver across a portfolio of projects * DHS Entry on Duty (EOD) is required to support this program

Must have atleast one of the following: 

CCIE SecurityCisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)CCNP SecurityCCSP – Certified Cloud Security ProfessionalCEH – Certified Ethical HackerCertified Data Administrator ProfessionalCertified Implementation Engineer SpecialistSplunk Certified ArchitectCertified Storage AssociateCISSP – Certified Information Systems SecurityCompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP)Converged Infrastructure SpecialistCSSLP – Certified Secure Software Lifecycle ProfessionalECSP – EC-Council Certified Secure ProgrammerGCIH – Incident HandlerGCWN – Windows Security AdministratorGICSP –Cyber Security ProfessionalGISF – Security FundamentalsGISP – Security ProfessionalGSSP – Secure Software ProgrammerMCSE – Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (Server)RHCA – Red Hat Certified ArchitectRHCE – Red Hat Certified EngineerSEI (Software Engineering Institute)SSCP – Systems Security Certified PractitionerVCA (Certified Associate)VCAP (Certified Advanced Professional)VCDX (Certified Design Expert)VCIX (Implementation Expert)VCP (Certified Professional)MS 365 Certified: Security AdministratorMicrosoft Certified Azure Security Engineer (Associate)Splunk Enterprise Certified ArchitectSplunk Enterprise Certified AdministratorSplunk Core Certified ConsultantSplunk SOAR Certified Automation DeveloperSplunk Certified DeveloperAWS Certified Solutions Architect - AssociateAWS Certified DevOps Engineer - ProfessionalSwimlane Certified SOAR Developer

Preferred Qualifications: 

* **Splunk Cloud Experience*** Experience working in Azure * Experience with GitLab or GitHub or other version control system * Scripting and development skills (Bash, Python, and PowerShell)

Essential Requirements:

US Citizenship is required.

I2X Technologies is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected Veteran status, or disability status.

In compliance with Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the annual base salary range for this position is listed . Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. I2X Technologies considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will regularly sit, walk, stand and climb stairs and steps. May require walking long distance from parking to work station. Occasionally, movement that requires twisting at the neck and/or trunk more than the average person, squatting/ stooping/kneeling, reaching above the head, and forward motion will be required. The employee will continuously be required to repeat the same hand, arm, or finger motion many times. Manual and finger dexterity are essential to this position. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, depth perception and telling differences among colors. The employee must be able to communicate through speech with clients and public. Hearing requirements include conversation in both quiet and noisy environments. Lifting may require floor to waist, waist to shoulder, or shoulder to overhead movement of up to 20 pounds. This position demands tolerance for various levels of mental stress.

I2X Technologies is an Engineering and Information Technology Company focused on providing Services to the Federal and State Government. I2X offers a competitive compensation program and comprehensive benefits package to our employees.