Splunk Cyber Security SME

PlanIT Group, LLC; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

US Government Client seeks an experienced Splunk Subject Matter Expert with strong engineering skills to design, deploy, and maintain on-premises and cloud-based Splunk environments. The role supports enterprise-level monitoring, alerting, and reporting in a hybrid environment across Unix/Linux and cloud platforms.

Candidates must have deep Splunk architecture expertise, hands-on deployment and configuration experience, and strong collaboration with DevOps, Security, and IT teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Splunk experience required.
• Manage knowledge objects via automation and config files in Splunk Enterprise (.conf/.cfg).
• Experience with Splunk deployment and configuration in large-scale environments.
• Proficiency in writing SPL queries, dashboards, and alerts.
• Experience with REST APIs for Splunk integration.
• Ability to analyze and troubleshoot complex data ingestion and parsing issues.
• Design automations workflow and dashboard interface.
• Self-starter with service mindset to drive projects to conclusion.
• Strong communication and collaboration across teams.
• A minimum of eight (8) years' overall relevant experience.
• Degree from accredited college; if not in applicable field, four additional years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain on-premises and cloud-based Splunk environments.
• Support enterprise-level monitoring, alerting, and reporting.
• Collaborate with DevOps, Security, and IT teams to optimize performance and ensure data integrity.
• Provide operational support and ensure system availability for mission-critical operations.
• Perform off-hours and weekend maintenance, upgrades, and support when required.

Skills

Splunk

Knowledge objects

REST APIs

SPL queries

Unix/Linux

Automation scripting

RBAC

Cybersecurity

Mentoring

Experience 8+ years

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Splunk App for Data Science

Splunk SOAR

AWS

GCP

Azure

Job description

US Government Client is seeking an experienced Splunk Subject Matter Expert with strong Engineering skills to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, deploying, and maintaining on-premises and cloud based Splunk environments to support enterprise-level monitoring, alerting, and reporting. This role demands deep expertise in Splunk system architecture, design, implementation, configuration, and operational support in a hybrid on-prem Unix/Linux and cloud-based environment. Candidates must be able to collaborate across DevOps, Security, and IT teams to optimize performance, ensure data integrity, system availability, and support mission-critical operations. Proven hands-on experience with a large enterprise wide Splunk environment is mandatory. Off-hours and weekend efforts for systems maintenance, upgrades and support may be required from time to time.

Required Skills

• 5+ Years of Splunk Experience Required
• Manages knowledge objects (fields, extractions, tags, event types, lookups, workflow actions, aliases, macros, and so on) - through automations, scripting, management server functions; to include .conf and .cfg files in scope of the last four Splunk Enterprise versions
• Experience with Splunk deployment and configuration management in large-scale environments
• Proficiency in writing complex Splunk queries, dashboards, and alerts using SPL (Search Processing Language)
• Experience with REST APIs for Splunk and external system integration
• Ability to analyze and troubleshoot complex data ingestion and parsing issues
• Designing and developing an automations workflow and dashboard interface for such
• Self-starter with a service-oriented mindset who will take action, find ways to solve problems, and move projects to conclusion independently
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to translate research insights into practical solutions that address real-world challenges.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience in mentoring and guiding junior researchers or team members
• A minimum of eight (8) years' overall relevant experience.
• A degree from an accredited College/University in the applicable field of services is required. If the individual's degree is not in the applicable field then four additional years of related experience is required.

Preferred Skills

• Ability to leverage the Splunk AI Assistant and other AI tools to increase accuracy and efficiency of task and other deliverables
• Advanced knowledge of Unix/Linux and/or Windows systems administration and troubleshooting
• Strong scripting skills in Bash, Python, JavaScript, SQL and PowerShell for automation and integration tasks
• Experience with Splunk upgrades, patching, and performance tuning
• Proficiency in integrating Splunk with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)
• Understanding of security and compliance requirements and implementation of role-based access controls (RBAC) in Splunk
• Strong knowledge of logging standards and best practices across application and infrastructure layers
• Extensive knowledge of defense-in-depth principles, Network and Security architecture, network topology, IT device integrity, and common security elements.
• Executes new projects as well as data and user onboarding
• Strong understanding of IT and Cyber industry standards and technologies to include such controls governed by NIST, FISMA, and FedRamp
• Experience installing and utilizing and developing with the Splunk App for Data Science and Deep Learning.
• Experience installing and utilizing and developing with the Splunk SOAR Automation toolset
• Experience or background in the Cybersecurity, Systems/Network Administration or Observability industry

Additional Provisions

• Pass a client mandated clearance process to include drug screening, criminal history check and credit check.
• Once candidate's resume is approved and interview passed, the agency is responsible for providing drug screening. Failure to submit the drug screening results will delay the security clearance process.
• If a candidate is given an interim clearance, continuation of employment is then based on the candidate receiving a sensitive clearance.
• All candidates must be a US Citizen or permanent status Green Card holder.
• Cannot have more than 6 months travel outside the United States within the last five years. Military Service excluded. (Exception does not include military family members.)
• All overtime must be pre-approved in writing by the client manager or his/her designated representative.
• Agency will not be reimbursed for overtime charges without previous written authorization. Authorized overtime will be reimbursed at straight time.
• The enforced dress code is business casual, i.e., collared shirt with slacks for men, no skirts above the knee for women.