Splunk SIEM Data Onboarding Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 99,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Splunk SIEM Data Onboarding Engineer to manage and enhance the Splunk environment for seamless data ingestion, analysis, and visualization. The role requires deep Splunk architecture knowledge, data onboarding skills, and strong collaboration with security operations teams.

Qualifications include 2+ years in Splunk, Linux/Windows administration, and active TS/SCI clearance. The position emphasizes deployment, scripting, and automation with certifications within

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience managing and configuring Splunk.
• 2+ years of experience in Splunk architecture (indexers, search heads, forwarders, deployment server).
• 2+ years of experience building pipelines to parse, normalize, enrich, mask or dedupe, and route data to Splunk.
• 2+ years of experience in Linux and Windows administration.
• Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam.
• Ability to obtain DoD 8570 IAT Level III and CSIS/CEH-type certs within 30 days of start.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage Splunk infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain Splunk dashboards, queries, and alerts.
• Integrate Splunk with various data sources for comprehensive ingestion.
• Monitor and troubleshoot Splunk performance issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and provide Splunk solutions.
• Enforce best practices for Splunk data management and retention.
• Provide user training and support for Splunk activities.

Skills

Splunk administration

Splunk architecture

Data onboarding

Linux administration

Windows administration

Clearance TS/SCI

DoD 8570 certifications

Education

A.A./B.A./M.A. degree options or 10+ years experience in lieu

Tools

Splunk

Cribl

Git

Ansible

Python

PowerShell

REST API

Job description

The Opportunity:

The Splunk SIEM Data Onboarding Engineer is responsible for managing and enhancing our Splunk environment to ensure seamless data ingestion, analysis, and visualization. This role demands a deep understanding of Splunk architecture, data onboarding, and user management to support business needs and security operations.

Job Number: R0250568

Splunk SIEM Data Onboarding Engineer

The Opportunity:

The Splunk SIEM Data Onboarding Engineer is responsible for managing and enhancing our Splunk environment to ensure seamless data ingestion, analysis, and visualization. This role demands a deep understanding of Splunk architecture, data onboarding, and user management to support business needs and security operations.

What You’ll Work On:

• Design, deploy, and manage Splunk infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain Splunk dashboards, queries, and alerts.
• Integrate Splunk with various data sources to ensure comprehensive data ingestion.
• Monitor and troubleshoot Splunk performance issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and provide Splunk solutions.
• Implement and enforce best practices for Splunk data management and retention.
• Provide user training and support for Splunk-related activities.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 2+ years of experience managing and configuring Splunk
• 2+ years of experience in Splunk architecture, including indexers, search heads, forwarders, and deployment server
• 2+ years of experience building pipelines to parse, normalize, enrich, mask or dedupe, and route data to Splunk
• 2+ years of experience in Linux and Windows administration
• Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam
• Associate’s degree and 5+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities, Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities, Master’s degree and 1+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities, or 10+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities in lieu of a degree
• Ability to obtain a DoD 8570 IAT Level III Certification such as SecurityX, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP, GCED, GCIH, or CCSP Certification, and a DoD 8570 Cyber Security Service Provider - Infrastructure Support Certification such as CEH, CySA+, GICSP, SSCP, CHFI, CFR, Cloud+, or CND Certification, within 30 days of start date

Nice If You Have:

• 2+ years of experience with networking fundamentals, including TCP/UDP, TLS, syslog transport, firewall ports, and common transport issues
• 2+ years of experience in basic troubleshooting with tools such as tcpdump or wireshark, basic vi/vim usage, setfacl, and SELinux
• 1+ years of experience with STIGs or other organizational hardening standards working in regulated environments
• 1+ years of experience with regex skills for field extraction and event breaking
• Experience in SPL for validation, troubleshooting, and basic dashboards
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell
• Experience with Cribl sources, destinations, routes, and collectors
• Experience with Splunk REST API for automation and operational tasks
• Knowledge of Git for code version control
• Knowledge of Ansible playbooks

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page. Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract‑specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in‑person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model

Our people‑first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership’s expectations and the needs of the role.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full‑time at a customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.