Principal Splunk Engineer (TS/SCI CI Poly) - Colorado

Job Summary

Optiv + ClearShark is seeking a Principal Splunk Engineer to lead engagements with the primary goal of delivering significant value to our customers. This role requires a deep understanding of Splunk and related technologies, as well as strong leadership and communication skills.

About the Role

The Principal Splunk Engineer will be responsible for executing tasks outlined in the scope of work, leading discussions with clients, and mentoring a team of engineers. They will also be responsible for maintaining strong client relationships and identifying cross-sell/up-sell opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Execute all tasks outlined in the scope of work and follow standard operating procedures with no direct oversight.
• Aid Associate, Level I, Level II, and Senior Engineers on sophisticated tasking.
• Lead discussions with clients to analyze and understand their needs and objectives.
• Lead the technical support strategy for clients during and after project implementation.
• Document project progress, issues, and resolutions in a concise and timely manner.
• Review work of Associate, Level I, and Level II Engineers to assist in their approach for producing high-quality work.
• Monitor and approve timecards and expense reports for team members.
• Perform annual performance reviews for each team member, as well as quarterly feedback sessions.
• Report any issues with the team to Principal leadership, as well as any kudos or positive feedback.
• 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.
• Provide input to leadership on needed training and development.
• Proactively engage with mentors for assistance and guidance as necessary.
• Provide training opportunities to team members in various growth areas.
• Contribute to thought leadership exercises about Optiv + ClearShark’s services portfolio, to include but not limited to: blog posts, social media engagement, workshops, and panels.
• Oversee the creation of new Standard Operating Procedures.

Requirements

• TS/SCI with a CI Poly clearance required.
• Bachelor's Degree in a related area or at least 8 years of related work experience required.
• Experience operating in classified environments.
• Expert understanding of cybersecurity, and infrastructure concepts.
• Must be an expert in Splunk with preferred experience in Cribl and Falcon Search.
• Strong understanding of governance and compliance, specifically with FAR, DFARs, CUI and CMMC.
• Broad understanding of FedRAMP and IL constructs.
• Experience in 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.

Qualifications

• Expert understanding of Splunk and related technologies.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Experience in leading an engineering team.
• Ability to handle tasking, resolve personnel issues, and provide actionable feedback.
• Ability to 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.

Benefits

This role may also be eligible to participate in a variable incentive-based bonus plan. Optiv offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, of which salary is a component.

Pay

Salary Range Description: $169,300.00 - $232,200.00 Annual

Application Information

The hiring range provided for this role is informed by (but not limited to) various factors including responsibilities of the position, work experience, education/training, internal peer equity, geography, as well as other market influences when extending an offer. The disclosed range has not been adjusted for these factors. This role may also be eligible to participate in a variable incentive-based bonus plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Optiv is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age 40 and over, marital status, genetic information, national origin, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.