Splunk Engineer Security Clearance

Position: Splunk Engineer with Security Clearance
Signature Federal Systems is looking for someone to support a mission-critical initiative and contribute directly to cybersecurity operations through the administration and engineering of a large enterprise Splunk environment. This position is ideal for professionals with strong hands-on experience in system integration, data management, and cyber defense initiatives. You will play a key role in maintaining and tuning Splunk systems, while collaborating with technical teams and cyber analysts across a dynamic enterprise environment.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
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Managing the day-to-day operation of large enterprise Splunk deployments
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Troubleshooting data collection issues and resolving system conditions affecting stability or integrity
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Deploying and maintaining both supported and unsupported Splunk add-ons
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Executing Splunk Enterprise upgrades and patches
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Configuring and deploying Splunk forwarders using centralized management tools
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Maintaining and tuning Splunk Enterprise Security (ES) content and performance
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Managing knowledge objects, data models, dashboards, alerts, and operational content
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Supporting API integrations and external system connectivity
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Developing and maintaining detailed engineering and compliance documentation
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Contributing to Splunk deployment and architecture diagrams and system documentation
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Enforcing role-based access controls and operational security policies
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Collaborating with cyber analysts and engineering teams to improve detection and response capabilities
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Applying relevant security policies, standards, and technical guidelines to ensure compliance

Minimum Qualifications:

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Bachelor’s degree, or 4+ additional years of cybersecurity experience in lieu of a degree
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5+ years of experience in an enterprise and/or cybersecurity-focused environment
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Experience with Splunk administration and engineering
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Experience with Splunk Enterprise Security (ES) operations and configurations
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Proficiency with Unix and Windows environments
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DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+, CCNA-Security, GSEC)

Preferred Qualifications:

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Splunk certifications such as Architect, Consultant I/II, Admin, or Power User
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Experience with scripting or programming languages (e.g., Bash, Python, Java, Perl, .NET)
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Familiarity with developing and deploying operational and security use cases within Splunk
Clearance Requirements:
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Must have a current/active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph