Splunk Engineer - Active TS/SCI Required

ENS Solutions, LLC; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Platinum-Level Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

401k Contribution from Day 1

PTO + 11 Paid Federal Holidays

Long & Short Term Disability Insurance

Tuition, Certification & Professional Development Assistance

Job summary

ENS Solutions, LLC is seeking a Security Solutions Specialist in College Park, Maryland. The role involves implementing and operating advanced security solutions, primarily utilizing Splunk to monitor and analyze security threats. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience with Splunk and relevant security certifications. The position offers comprehensive benefits, including free medical coverage and a 401k contribution from day one.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience utilizing Splunk Enterprise.
• Experience deploying and configuring in Splunk environment.
• Experience creating custom dashboards and setting up alerts.

Responsibilities

• Implement and operate next-generation security solutions.
• Evaluate and monitor threats using Splunk and other tools.
• Support risk management and security compliance.

Skills

Splunk Enterprise

Systems administration

DoD Risk Management Framework

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

HS diploma or GED with 7+ years of IT experience

Associate's degree with 5+ years of IT experience

Bachelor's degree with 3+ years of IT experience

DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification

Tools

Windows Server

Linux Server

Splunk

Job description

Role Overview

You will work with an expert team focused on implementing and operating next-generation security solutions for government and commercial clients. You'll use Splunk and integrate it with other state-of-the-art tools like HBSS, Enterprise Security Manager (ESM), Network Security Manager (NSM), NetFlow, and/or Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) to monitor, detect, and analyze threats. You'll perform hands‑on evaluation, implementation, and operation of leading security cyber defense tools and technologies and apply in-depth defense strategies for large and complex networks to rapidly identify vulnerabilities and threats, prioritizing response actions, including developing effective countermeasures. You'll support the risk management and security compliance of specified cyber security tools. You'll apply thought leadership to solving complex security challenges in a highly collaborative and innovative work environment.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience utilizing Splunk Enterprise
• Experience with deploying, configuring, and performing functional testing and data validation in a Splunk environment
• Experience with Splunk performing systems administration, including performing installation, configuration, monitoring system performance and availability, upgrades, and troubleshooting in Windows and Linux Server environments
• Experience creating custom dashboards, writing queries and generating reports, and setting up alerts and notifications
• Familiarity with DoD Risk Management Framework
• Top Secret/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain a Counter-Intelligence polygraph
• HS diploma or GED and 7+ years of experience with supporting IT projects and activities, Associate's degree and 5+ years of experience with supporting IT projects and activities, or Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of experience with supporting IT projects and activities
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification, including CCNA‑Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, or SSCP
• Ability to obtain a DoD 8570.01‑M Cybersecurity Service Provider – Infrastructure Support Certification, including CEH, CySA+, GICSP, SSCP, CHFI, CFR, Cloud+, or CND Certification prior to start date

Optional Qualifications

• Ability to ingest and parse logs within Splunk
• Experience with fields abstraction
• Experience with data modeling using Splunk
• Experience with workflows and drilldown query
• Experience administering Splunk in distributed deployments
• Experience with performing site surveys, data gathering, and research and analysis regarding deploying and implementing security tools
• Splunk Certified Power User or other advanced Splunk Certification
• Experience with DevSecOps and Elasticsearch, Logstash & Kibana (ELK)
• Possession of excellent oral and written communication skills, including using presentation expertise to convey complex ideas to client and internal staff
• Possession of excellent problem‑solving skills

Benefits

• Free Platinum‑Level Medical/Dental/Vision coverage, 100% paid for by ENS
• 401k Contribution from Day 1
• PTO + 11 Paid Federal Holidays
• Long & Short Term Disability Insurance
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Tuition, Certification & Professional Development Assistance
• Workers' Compensation
• Relocation Assistance