15h ago
Sr. Splunk Engineer
Washington, DC
$170k-$239k / year
full-timeseniorgovernment
๐ Tech Stack
๐ผ About This Role
You'll deliver Splunk data engineering and platform operations for continuous monitoring and analysis across the federal government. Your work will directly support mission operations and decision-making as part of a team evolving mission-critical SIEM platforms. This role offers the chance to impact national security from day one.
๐ฏ What You'll Do
- Design and manage Splunk data ingestion pipelines and dashboards.
- Operate and maintain Splunk Enterprise in a secure, high-availability environment.
- Support security monitoring, detection, and incident response operations.
- Participate in Agile execution and team delivery cadence.
- Optimize data pipelines, performance, and data quality.
๐ Requirements
- Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.
- Splunk Enterprise Certified Administrator or equivalent demonstrated capability.
- Security+ or equivalent DoD 8140 certification (e.g., CySA+, CISSP).
- 5+ years of experience in data management or systems administration with 3+ years in enterprise Splunk.
- Experience designing, deploying, and managing on-prem enterprise Splunk services.
โจ Nice to Have
- Bachelor's degree in a technical field.
- Experience with Splunk dashboard and report creation.
- Operational experience managing Splunk forwarders, indexers, and search heads.
๐ Benefits & Perks
- ๐ฅ Health, dental, and vision insurance
- ๐ฐ 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- ๐๏ธ Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- ๐ถ Parental Leave and dependent care
- ๐ Professional development opportunities
๐จ Hiring Process
Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks ยท AI estimate
- 1Recruiter Screenยท 30 min
- 2Technical Interviewยท 60 min
- 3Hiring Manager Interviewยท 45 min
๐ฉ Heads Up
- Position designated as essential personnel; may require work during government shutdowns or emergencies.
- Requires Top Secret/SCI clearance, limiting applicant pool.
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