Splunk Engineer Security Clearance

Position: Splunk Engineer with Security Clearance
* Candidates must possess an active TS/SCI clearance for consideration - will obtain CI Poly
* Zachary Piper Solutions is currently seeking a Splunk Cybersecurity Engineer (Senior) to support a mission-critical program based in Chantilly, VA. This position is a full-time, onsite role supporting a high-visibility customer environment. This role is essential in safeguarding enterprise systems, ensuring robust data ingestion, monitoring, detection, and defense capabilities across a large-scale Splunk deployment. As a Senior Cyber Security Engineer specializing in Splunk, you will play a pivotal role in engineering, administering, and optimizing the enterprise SIEM while directly contributing to cyber defense operations.

Responsibilities:
* Manage day-to-day operations of large enterprise Splunk deployments.
* Troubleshoot data collection issues and resolve system conditions impacting stability or data integrity.
* Deploy and maintain both supported and unsupported Splunk add-ons.
* Execute Splunk Enterprise upgrades, patches, and maintenance actions.
* Configure and deploy Splunk forwarders using centralized deployment tools.
* Maintain and tune Splunk Enterprise Security (ES) content, performance, and correlation logic.
* Manage knowledge objects, data models, dashboards, alerts, saved searches, and operational content.
* Support API integrations, external ingest feeds, and cross-platform system connectivity.
* Develop and maintain system architecture diagrams and detailed engineering documentation.
* Enforce role-based access controls and operational security policies across the environment.
* Collaborate with cyber analysts, engineers, and mission partners to enhance detection and response capabilities.
* Apply relevant security policies, standards, and technical guidelines to ensure enterprise compliance. Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree (or 4+ additional years of cybersecurity experience in lieu of degree).
* 5+ years of experience in enterprise or cybersecurity-focused environments.
* Demonstrated Splunk administration/engineering experience.
* Hands-on Splunk ES configuration, tuning, and content management experience.
* Proficiency with Unix and Windows operating environments.
* DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (Security+, CCNA-Security, GSEC, etc.).
* Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph required.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Splunk certifications:
Architect, Consultant I/II, Admin, Power User, or equivalent.
* Experience with scripting languages (Python, Bash, Java, Perl, .NET).
* Familiarity developing/maintaining operational and security use cases in Splunk. Compensation and Benefits: * $140,000 - $155,000 depending on years of experience
- * Health, dental, and vision insurance. 401K, PTO, Paid Holidays, Sick Leave as required by Law #LI-CB1 #LI-ONSITE /IPS, Network Security, Threat Intelligence, Compliance, RBAC, Enterprise Security Operations, Security Architecture