Splunk Consulting Engineer (Top Secret) - Onsite, DC

August Schell; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

August Schell is looking for an experienced Splunk Consulting Engineer to join their team in Washington, DC. This role supports federal civilian projects with a focus on delivering cybersecurity solutions using Splunk technologies.

The ideal candidate should have an active Top Secret clearance, a Splunk Architect certification, and a minimum of 3 years of Splunk experience. Responsibilities include leading implementations, designing solutions, and collaborating with diverse teams to enhance cybersecurity efforts.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience deploying and managing Splunk in enterprise or federal environments.
• Active Top Secret clearance and willingness to undergo lifestyle polygraph.
• Demonstrated expertise in Splunk Enterprise Security (ES).

Responsibilities

• Lead Splunk implementation and optimization efforts.
• Collaborate with client stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Troubleshoot performance issues for Splunk environments.

Skills

Splunk Enterprise Security (ES)

Consulting and client-facing skills

Analytical and troubleshooting skills

Unix/Linux and Windows systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Splunk Architect certification

Tools

GitLab

Kubernetes

Job description

Overview

August Schell is seeking an experienced and cleared Splunk Consulting Engineer (Onsite, Washington, DC) to join our Engineering team supporting federal civilian projects. This role offers an exciting opportunity to deliver high-impact solutions within the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community, leveraging Splunk technologies to modernize cybersecurity environments. The ideal candidate will have deep Splunk Enterprise Security (ES) experience, strong consulting and client-facing skills, and the ability to work effectively in complex, cleared environments.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead Splunk implementation and optimization efforts across a variety of federal customer environments.
• Design and implement solutions that align with Zero Trust and cybersecurity modernization initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and client stakeholders to assess requirements and propose innovative solutions.
• Troubleshoot performance issues and ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of Splunk environments.
• Support integration with tools such as GitLab and Kubernetes (preferred).
• Develop and document technical procedures and provide knowledge transfer to client teams.
• Maintain compliance with all clearance and security protocols, including lifestyle polygraph requirements.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Active Top Secret clearance and ability/willingness to undergo lifestyle polygraph
• 3+ years of experience deploying and managing Splunk in enterprise or federal environments
• Splunk Architect certification
• Demonstrated expertise in Splunk Enterprise Security (ES)
• Experience working with both Unix/Linux and Windows systems
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a client-facing consulting capacity
• Must be able to work onsite in Washington, DC

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
• Experience integrating Splunk with GitLab and/or Kubernetes environments
• Additional Splunk accreditations such as Enterprise Security (ES) Accreditation or Consultant Certification
• Familiarity with Zero Trust Architecture and federal cybersecurity frameworks

Equal Employment Opportunity

August Schell Enterprises Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing a workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation or gender identity), national origin, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Accommodations

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