Sr. Splunk Engineer - Herndon, VA - TS/SCI with CI Polygraph Engineering

SOC LLC; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Splunk Engineer to join their dynamic team in Herndon, Virginia. This role requires an active Top Secret/SCI Clearance and offers an exciting opportunity to work in classified environments. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in Splunk and cybersecurity, with a focus on client engagement and talent development. You will collaborate with senior engineers to deliver high-quality solutions while continuously improving your skills. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/SCI Clearance with CI Polygraph is Required.
• Experience operating in classified environments is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and understand client needs and objectives.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance.

Skills

Splunk Enterprise

Splunk Enterprise Security

Cybersecurity

Problem-solving

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a Related Area

4+ Years of Related Work Experience

Tools

Splunk Certifications

Job description

• Senior Splunk Engineer needed for an opportunity with SOC's client to work in Herndon, Virginia.
  
  Active Top Secret/SCI Clearance with CI Polygraph is Required!
  
  Responsibilities
  
• Have an initial understanding of the most effective and efficient process to get things done with a focus on continuous improvement.
  
• Begin to develop the ability to make sense of complex information to effectively solve problems, reaching out to mentors for guidance when necessary.
  
• Spend 10% of the time focusing on training and fine-tuning skills.
  
• Spend 90% of the time on engagements.
  
• Execute all tasks outlined in the scope of work and follow standard operating procedures with minimal oversight.
  
• Work with clients to analyze and understand their needs and objectives.
  
• Collaborate with senior engineers on more complex engagements.
  
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance to clients during and after project implementation.
  
• Escalate complex issues to the appropriate teams or engineers as necessary.
  
• Document project progress, issues, and resolutions in a concise and timely manner.
  
• Consistently self-review work to identify and improve approaches for producing high-quality work.
  
• Sales and Client Engagement
  
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients to ensure satisfaction.
  
• Adhere to availability standards for responding to client inquiries.
  
• Communicate technical concepts effectively to clients.
  
• Identify and communicate cross-sell and up-sell opportunities with the account team across services.
  
• Talent Development
  
• Demonstrate proactive engagement in obtaining and maintaining certifications and cultivating technical proficiency in accordance with industry standards.
  
• Provide input to leadership on needed training and development.
  
• Proactively engage with mentors for assistance and guidance, as necessary.
  
• Shadow colleagues and actively participate in practical exercises within the company's lab while not assigned to an engagement.
  
• Qualifications
  
• Currently holds a Top-Secret/SCI with a full-scope poly required.
  
• Experience operating in classified environments.
  
• Bachelor's degree in a related area or at least 4 years of related work experience.
  
• Splunk industry certifications.
  
• Strong background with Splunk Enterprise and Splunk Enterprise Security.
  
• Understanding of identity, SIEM, cybersecurity, and infrastructure concepts.
  
• Understanding of governance and compliance, specifically with FAR, DFARs, CUI and CMMC.
  
• Understanding of FedRAMP and IL constructs.
  
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team.
  
• Ability to clearly communicate complex messages to a variety of audiences.
  
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
  
• Willingness to travel to meet client needs.
  
• Employment Pre-requisites
  
  The following requirements must be met to be eligible for this position: Successful completion of a background investigation, and drug urinalysis.
  
  SOC, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability.
  
  
  
  

Estimated Min Rate: $140000.00

Estimated Max Rate: $200000.00