Splunk ITSI Engineer, TS/SCI (Washington, DC)

Davita Inc.; Great Falls Crossing (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm is seeking an experienced professional to implement and operate advanced security solutions. The role requires utilizing Splunk within a collaborative environment while ensuring government compliance. Candidates should have a strong background in security measures and hold necessary certifications.

Benefits

Primarily remote work with some travel

Group Medical Insurance options

Dental Insurance coverage

Flexible Time Off policy

Retirement plan eligibility

Pet Benefit Option

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience utilizing Splunk.
• Active DoD 8570 IAT Level III certification.
• Top Secret/SCI clearance with ability to obtain a polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Implementing and operating security solutions for clients.
• Monitoring and analyzing threats using advanced tools.
• Supporting risk management and security compliance.

Skills

Splunk Enterprise

Network Security

Problem Solving

Education

HS diploma or GED

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Splunk

Windows Server

Linux Server

Job description

GuidePoint Security provides trusted cybersecurity expertise, solutions, and services that help organizations make better decisions and minimize risk. By taking a three-tiered, holistic approach for evaluating security posture and ecosystems, GuidePoint enables some of the nation's top organizations, such as Fortune 500 companies and U.S. government agencies, to identify threats, optimize resources, and integrate best-fit solutions that mitigate risk.

Locations available: JBAB (Bolling AFB), DC; Maryland Square, MD; Reston, VA; Quantico, VA; Colorado Springs, CO; Waikiki, HI

An active Top Secret / SCI clearance with the willingness to take and pass a polygraph exam is required for consideration for hire for this role. Work is to be performed 100% onsite with our Government Customer.

What You'll Get To Do:
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 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 cybersecurity tools. You'll apply thought leadership to solving complex security challenges in a highly collaborative and innovative work environment.

You'll Bring These Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience utilizing Splunk Enterprise
• Splunk Core Consultant Certification and Splunk IT Service Intelligence (ITSI) Accreditation preferred. The scope of the position includes designing resiliency using ITSI, building out an ITSI application, and implementing the design across multiple locations with overall oversight.
• Experience with deploying, configuring, and performing functional testing and data validation in a Splunk environment
• Experience with systems administration in Splunk, including installation, configuration, monitoring system performance and availability, upgrades, and troubleshooting in Windows and Linux Server environments
• Experience creating custom dashboards, writing queries, 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
• Active DoD 8570 IAT Level III certification (e.g., CASP+ CE, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP (or Associate), GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, or GCIH)
• Active DoD 8570 Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSSP) - Infrastructure Support (IS) certification (e.g., CEH, CySA+, GICSP, SSCP, CHFI, CFR, Cloud+, or CND)
• HS diploma or GED and 7+ years of supporting IT projects and activities, or an Associate's degree with 5+ years, or a Bachelor's degree with 3+ years of experience
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification (e.g., CCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, or SSCP)
• Ability to obtain a DoD 8570.01-M Cybersecurity Service Provider - Infrastructure Support Certification prior to start date

Nice If You Have:

• Ability to ingest and parse logs within Splunk
• Experience with fields abstraction and data modeling using Splunk
• Experience with workflows and drilldown queries
• Experience administering Splunk in distributed deployments
• Experience with site surveys, data gathering, and deploying security tools
• Splunk Certified Power User or other advanced Splunk Certification
• Experience with DevSecOps and ELK stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash & Kibana)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills for conveying complex ideas
• Strong problem-solving skills

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Why GuidePoint?

GuidePoint Security is a rapidly growing, profitable, privately-held value-added reseller focusing on Information Security. Since 2011, it has grown to over 1000 employees, established strategic partnerships with leading security vendors, and serves over 4,200 customers. Our core values drive our success and workplace culture. Join us for a unique opportunity to grow your career with one of the nation's fastest-growing companies.

Some added perks include:

• Primarily remote work (U.S. based, some travel or on-site work for Federal positions)
• Group Medical Insurance options with employer contributions
• Group Dental Insurance coverage
• 12 holidays and a Flexible Time Off (FTO) policy
• Mobile phone and internet allowances
• Retirement plan eligibility after 2 months
• Pet Benefit Option