Splunk Front End Engineer #1572287

Network Designs; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading federal technology contractor is seeking a skilled Splunk Front-End Engineer to design and maintain user-focused dashboards. The ideal candidate will have at least 6 years of experience with Splunk and a Bachelor's degree in an IT-related field. This remote position offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and retirement plans.

Benefits

401(k) retirement matching

Comprehensive health insurance

Paid leave and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of hands-on experience building and supporting Splunk dashboards.
• Expert proficiency in SPL, Dashboard Studio, and data models.
• Strong documentation skills and ability to mentor junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement Splunk dashboards for data-center asset inventory.
• Build executive dashboards for critical asset visibility.
• Optimize searches and SPL queries for performance.

Skills

Splunk dashboard development

SPL proficiency

Data visualization

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant IT field

Tools

Splunk Enterprise

JIRA

Git

REST APIs

Job description

About NDi:

Network Designs, Inc. (NDi) is a leading Federal contractor that specializes in designing, developing, and delivering information technology and network solutions for government customers. Founded in 1985, NDi's firmly defined core values have driven all aspects of the business, which have been paramount to our company's success and the establishment of an enjoyable workplace atmosphere. At NDi, we believe that our people are the cornerstone of our success, and we value collaboration, career growth, and winning ideas. Military Veterans Encouraged to Apply.

Job Description:

We're seeking an experienced Splunk Front-End Engineer to design, build, and maintain rich, user-focused dashboards and reports. You'll translate raw event data into actionable visualizations for asset managers, executives, and security operations teams.

Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance.
• This position is remote with occasional travel to DC, MD, VA, WV, NJ, and OK.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, Information Systems, Mathematics, Technology, or related IT field.
• Minimum 6 years hands-on experience building and supporting Splunk dashboards, reports, and saved searches.
• Expert proficiency with SPL, Dashboard Studio, data models, and the Asset Framework.
• Strong understanding of asset-centric reporting, CVE tracking, and executive situational awareness use cases.
• Proven ability to optimize Splunk search performance and design intuitive UI layouts.
• Excellent documentation skills and experience transferring knowledge to cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• In-depth understanding of the Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) program and its phases (vulnerability management, configuration management, identity and access management, and incident response).
• Proficiency in Zero Trust principles, including micro-segmentation, least-privilege access, and continuous verification of users, devices, and services.
• Expertise in the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) (SP 800-37/SP 800-53), from categorization through monitoring and continuous authorization.
• Familiarity with the Cybersecurity Assessment and Secure Mission (CASM) model for evaluating control effectiveness and mission impact.
• Knowledge of Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA) requirements and annual reporting processes.
• Experience applying FedRAMP security controls for cloud service providers and managing authorization packages (SSP, SAR, POA&M).
• Understanding of DISA STIG and SCAP standards for system hardening and automated compliance checking.
• Ability to map organizational controls to CISA CDM dashboard metrics and drive dashboard data integrations.

Responsibilities:

• Architect and implement Splunk dashboards for data-center asset inventory and vulnerability reporting.
• Build Executive dashboards that filter and highlight critical assets for situational awareness.
• Normalize dashboard layouts, panels, and visualizations to a consistent styling and naming convention.
• Optimize searches and SPL queries for performance and scalability.
• Integrate new data sources and onboard security systems into Splunk.
• Map CVE and asset owner data into asset-centric dashboards
• Produce and maintain dashboard documentation: data sources, queries, drill-downs, and user guides.
• Mentor junior engineers and lead knowledge-transfer sessions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to plan new dashboards, define requirements, wireframes, and success metrics

Required Tools & Technologies:

• Splunk Enterprise (Search, SPL, Dashboard Studio, Data Models, Asset Framework).
• Splunk IT Service Intelligence (ITSI).
• Splunk Security Essentials.
• JIRA.
• Git.
• REST APIs
• JSON
• Basic CSS/HTML for dashboard theming

Compensation and Benefits:

At NDi, we value our team and are committed to retaining top talent by offering competitive benefits and compensation packages. Our employee benefits package includes comprehensive health, dental, vision, pet, and legal insurance. Our corporate benefits include 401(k) retirement matching, paid leave, paid holidays, and health and wellness programs. In addition, we provide employer-paid life and disability insurance, professional development, education benefits, and much more to ensure our team has the resources they need to thrive on and off the job.

Veterans First Commitment:

As a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), NDi is dedicated to hiring veterans and providing a supportive work environment that honors their service while recognizing the unique skills and experiences they bring to our organization.

Commitment to Diversity:

NDi is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran or military status, citizenship, national origin, or any other basis prohibited by law in all phases of the employment process and compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. As a federal government contractor, NDi complies with all applicable affirmative action requirements.

Apply Now: Take advantage of this unique opportunity to join one of the fastest-growing companies in Federal contracting!