Sr. Splunk Engineer

Sr. Splunk Engineer

iQuasar is seeking to fill the Sr. Splunk Engineer for our customer in Chantilly, VA. At iQuasar, we strive to provide the next generation of cutting-edge technologies. Our growth means exciting career opportunities for talented professionals in engineering, software development, and other key areas. We offer competitive compensation and benefits including Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance, matching 401k plan, and other benefits given below, excellent training, and a vibrant working environment.

Our employees are exceptional, giving us a competitive advantage by innovating solutions with a strong sense of mission and integrity. One of our clients in the Chantilly, VA needs a Sr. Splunk Engineer for a permanent position.

Position:
Sr. Splunk Engineer

Location:

Chantilly, VA

Position Type:
Permanent

Travel:
Onsite

Clearance: TS/SCI with CI Pol

We are looking for a highly skilled Sr. Splunk Engineer (Federal Managed and Advanced Services) to join our cybersecurity team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for implementing, managing, and optimizing the Splunk platform to automate and orchestrate security operations. This role requires expertise in developing custom playbooks for various stakeholders, integrating with other security tools, and enhancing the overall security posture of the organization.

How you'll make an impact

• Create custom Splunk reports, dashboards, and content per customer requirements.
• Ability to troubleshoot Splunk instances.
• Execute all tasks outlined in the scope of work and follow standard operating procedures with minimal oversight.
• Work with clients to analyze and understand their needs and objectives.
• Serve as the escalation level for complex issues as necessary.
• Aid Associate, Level I, and Level II Engineers on sophisticated tasking.

What we are looking for

• Currently holds a TS/SCI with CI polygraph.
• Security Certification (i.e, Security+, CISSP, etc) required.
• Experience operating in classified environments.
• Strong understanding of identity, SIEM, cybersecurity, and infrastructure concepts.
• Splunk Core certification required.
• Splunk IT Service Intelligence (ITSI) certification desired.
• Splunk Certified Architect/Consultant preferred.
• Experience with, or interest in, learning, deploying, and maintaining Splunk SOAR.
• Experience with, or interest in, learning, deploying, and maintaining Splunk Enterprise Security.
• Experience with, or interest in, learning, deploying, and maintaining Cribl Stream.
• Robust understanding of identity, SIEM, cybersecurity, and infrastructure concepts.
• Strong Linux and scripting (Python, Ansible, Terraform, JSON, others.) experience.
• Experience working in a Security Operations Center (SOC)
• Initial understanding of leadership concepts and ideas.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Ability to clearly communicate complex messages to a variety of audiences.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Willingness to travel to meet client needs.
• Open to government workers and/or government experience.