Sr. Splunk Engineer - TS/SCI with CI Poly | Herndon, VA

Optiv Federal Inc.; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Splunk Engineer to lead engagements and deliver exceptional value to clients. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in Splunk and cybersecurity to guide a team of engineers while fostering strong client relationships. The ideal candidate will possess a robust understanding of SIEM, infrastructure concepts, and a passion for creative problem-solving. This position offers the opportunity to work on unique, complex projects in a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion. If you are ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact, this role is for you.

Benefits

Work/life balance

Professional training resources

Volunteer Opportunities

Remote work capability

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI poly required.
• Experience leading an engineering team and resolving personnel issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of engagements with minimal supervision.
• Develop strong client relationships and ensure satisfaction.
• Mentor Associate, Level I, and Level II Engineers.

Skills

Splunk Core certification

Security Certification (Security+, CISSP)

Linux

Scripting (Python, Ansible, Terraform, JSON)

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related area

8 years of related work experience

Tools

Splunk SOAR

Security Operations Center (SOC)

Job description

Sr. Splunk Engineer - TS/SCI with CI Poly | Herndon, VA

Sr. Splunk Engineer - TS/SCI with CI Poly | Herndon, VA

A Senior Engineer is an individual who operates independently without direct supervision who is responsible for leading the delivery of an engagement with the sole intent of providing immense value for Optiv + ClearShark’s customers. To be successful in this role, a Senior Engineer will be expected to maintain mastery in a capability aligned with Optiv + ClearShark’s service practices, as well as develop pathways towards future opportunities. They will execute all tasks provided in a statement of work and lead a team of Associate, Level I, and Level II Engineers in their day-to-day operations and career development. Excellent communication and leadership skills are essential, as these individuals will interact with clients and engineers regularly in a leadership capacity.

How you'll make an impact

• Execute all tasks outlined in the scope of work and follow standard operating procedures with no direct oversight.
• Lead discussions with clients to analyze and understand their needs and objectives.
• Aid Associate, Level I, and Level II Engineers on sophisticated tasking.
• Lead technical discussions with the client to understand their engineering requirements.
• Lead the technical support strategy for clients during and after project implementation.
• Serve as the escalation level for complex issues 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.
• Review work of Associate, Level I, and Level II Engineers to assist in their approach for producing high-quality work.

Engagement Management

• Serve as a level of mentorship for Associate, Level I, and Level II Engineers.
• Report any issues with the team to senior leadership, as well as any kudos or positive feedback.

Client Engagement

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients to ensure satisfaction.
• Adhere to availability standards for responding to client inquiries.
• Lead the communication of technical concepts effectively to clients.
• Identify and communicate cross-sell and up-sell opportunities with the account team across services.

What we're looking for

• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI poly required.
• Splunk Core certification required.
• Splunk IT Service Intelligence (ITSI) certification preferred.
• Splunk Certified Architect/Consultant preferred.
• Experience with, or interest in, learning, deploying, and maintaining Splunk SOAR.
• Security Certification (i.e., Security+, CISSP, etc.) required.
• Experience operating in classified environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related area or at least 8 years of related work experience.
• Robust understanding of identity, SIEM, cybersecurity, and infrastructure concepts.
• Strong Linux and scripting (Python, Ansible, Terraform, JSON, others) experience.
• Ability to troubleshoot Splunk instances.
• Create custom Splunk reports, dashboards, and content per customer requirements.
• Experience working in a Security Operations Center (SOC).
• Strong understanding of governance and compliance, specifically with FAR, DFARs, CUI, and CMMC.
• Broad understanding of FedRAMP and IL constructs.
• Strong understanding of leadership concepts and ideas.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Experience leading an engineering team, preferably having handled tasking, resolving personnel issues, and providing actionable feedback.
• 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.

What you can expect from Optiv

• A company committed to championing Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion through our Employee Resource Groups.
• Work/life balance.
• Professional training resources.
• Creative problem-solving and the ability to tackle unique, complex projects.
• Volunteer Opportunities. “Optiv Chips In” encourages employees to volunteer and engage with their teams and communities.
• The ability and technology necessary to productively work remotely/from home (where applicable).

EEO Statement

Optiv is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, status as an individual with a disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.