Cleared Splunk Architect: ES & Federal Cybersecurity

August Schell

Washington

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

August Schell is seeking an experienced Splunk Consulting Engineer (Onsite) in Washington, DC, to support federal civilian projects. The role focuses on implementing Splunk Enterprise and Enterprise Security in cleared government environments, with emphasis on Zero Trust and modernization initiatives.

The ideal candidate has a Top Secret clearance, 3+ years of Splunk deployment experience, and strong client-facing skills.

Qualifications

Active Top Secret clearance is required or willingness to obtain one.
3+ years of experience deploying and managing Splunk in enterprise or federal environments.
Splunk Architect certification.
Proven expertise in Splunk Enterprise Security (ES).
Experience on Unix/Linux and Windows systems.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

Lead Splunk implementation and optimization across federal customer environments.
Design solutions aligned with Zero Trust and cybersecurity modernization.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and client stakeholders to assess requirements and propose solutions.
Troubleshoot performance issues and ensure reliability, scalability, and security of Splunk environments.
Support integration with GitLab and Kubernetes (preferred).
Document procedures and provide knowledge transfer to client teams.
Maintain compliance with clearance and security protocols, including polygraph requirements.