Splunk Engineer- Hybrid Washington D.C.

Splunk Engineer

This company is seeking a skilled Splunk Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of Splunk solutions for our federal clients. The ideal candidate will have a solid IT and security background, with expertise in deploying and maintaining Splunk infrastructure.

The company is located in Washington D.C. and will be 2 days on site.

What You Will Be Doing:
Splunk Infrastructure Design and Implementation:

• Design, deploy, and configure Splunk solutions tailored to federal clients' requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate Splunk into existing IT environments.

Log Management and Data Onboarding:

• Develop and implement strategies for efficient log management and data onboarding.
• Partner with clients to understand data sources and create customized onboarding solutions.

Custom Scripting and Query Development:

• Write custom scripts and queries to extract valuable insights from data sources.
• Develop and optimize Splunk search queries for improved performance and efficiency.

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM):

• Utilize Splunk as a SIEM tool to detect and respond to security incidents.
• Implement and manage security dashboards and reports to meet federal compliance standards.

Troubleshooting and Performance Optimization:

• Troubleshoot and tune Splunk deployments to ensure stability and efficiency.
• Provide technical support and resolve issues related to Splunk infrastructure.

Documentation and Training:

• Prepare detailed documentation for Splunk configurations and procedures.
• Lead training sessions for internal teams and federal clients on Splunk best practices.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• At least 4 years of experience working with Splunk in a federal contracting environment.
• Splunk Certified Power User or higher certification preferred.
• Strong scripting skills (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation and custom development.
• Deep knowledge of log management, data onboarding, and SIEM practices.
• Familiarity with federal compliance standards and security frameworks (e.g., NIST, FISMA).

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future.
This position doesn’t provide sponsorship.