Splunk Engineer, Mid- TS/SCI required- Reston VA, JBAB- DC, or College Park MD - Military Veterans

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Splunk Engineer, Mid to join a government contracting company in Reston VA, DC (JBAB) or College Park, MD to support implementing advanced cybersecurity solutions for government clients. The Splunk Engineer with be responsible for system evaluation, implementation, and operational support for cybersecurity tools, focusing on compliance, risk management, and countermeasure development for complex networks. leveraging Splunk and other tools (e.g., HBSS, ESM, NSM, IDS) to monitor, detect, and mitigate cyber threats.

Required Qualifications:

•3+ years with Splunk Enterprise (deployment, configuration, and functional testing).

•HS diploma/GED + 7 years of IT experience, OR Associate’s degree + 5 years, OR Bachelor’s degree + 3 years.

•Proficiency in Splunk system administration (installation, performance monitoring, upgrades, and troubleshooting on Windows/Linux servers).

•Expertise in custom dashboards, queries, reports, alerts, and notifications.

•Familiarity with DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF).

• Active DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification, including CCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, or SSCP

• Ability to obtain a DoD 8570 IAT Level III certification (CASP+ CE, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP (or Associate), GCED, GCIH, or CCSP)

•Ability to obtain additional certifications (DoD 8570 CSSP-IS) before the start date.

•Clearance: Active TS/SCI with ability to obtain a CI polygraph

Preferred Skills:

•Advanced log ingestion, parsing, and data modeling in Splunk.

•Experience with distributed Splunk deployments, workflows, and drilldown queries.

•Familiarity with ELK stack, DevSecOps practices, and advanced Splunk certifications (e.g., Splunk Certified Power User).

•Strong problem-solving, communication, and presentation skills.

Compensation:

• Location: onsite required in Reston, VA or DC-JBAD or College Park, MD
• Clearance Required: TS/SCI with DIA crossover eligibility and ability to obtain a CI polygraph
• Compensation: $130,000- $150,000/ year
• Benefits: Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Sick Leave as required by law, and Holidays
• Program Details: Duration: 8-year program (stability through June 2031).
• Onboarding: Estimated 4–6 weeks

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