Splunk Engineer - TS/SCI
Apply NowCompany: Maania Consultancy Services
Location: Annapolis, MD 21401
Description:
Position Job Duties:
Position Qualifications:
Certifications:
- Monitor the health, performance, and capacity utilization of Splunk infrastructure
- Implement best practices for Splunk deployment, configuration, and optimization
- Design and manage Splunk data models, indexes, and search heads
- Develop and maintain Splunk alerts, dashboards, and reports to meet client needs
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Splunk configuration, data ingestion, and search performance
- Collaborate with client stakeholders and cross-functional teams to integrate Splunk with other systems and applications
- Provide training and support to client teams on Splunk usage and best practices
Position Qualifications:
- TS/SCI level clearance is required
- Requires a BS and 5+ years of experience OR Masters and 3+ years; 4 years additional experience may be considered instead of a BS degree
- Proven experience as a Splunk Administrator or similarly named Splunk-focused role
- Strong understanding of Splunk architecture, components, and deployment options
- Proficiency in Splunk Search Processing Language (SPL) for creating complex search queries and reports
- Experience with Splunk data ingestion methods, including forwarders, HTTP Event Collector (HEC), and scripted inputs
- Familiarity with Splunk Enterprise Security (ES), Qumolos, and Splunk SOAR is a plus
- Solid understanding of IT infrastructure, including networking, operating systems, and security principles
Certifications:
- 8140/8570 IAT Level III certification required
- Splunk Architect is desired
- Splunk Certified Administrator certification is desired