Splunk Engineer (CI Polygraph)

About the role

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Sr. Splunk Engineer to support a Cyber Security Operations Center for a National Intelligence customer on-site in Chantilly, VA. The team is seeking an individual with advanced expertise integrating, maintaining, and implementing cyber defense initiatives in a large enterprise Splunk environment. Clearance: Active TS/SCI CI Polygraph Location: Chantilly, VA (100% onsite)

This job opens for applications on 8/6/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date

Responsibilities

• Manage day to day operations including Splunk ES upgrades and patches, tuning content, managing dashboards, troubleshooting, and deploying Splunk ES
• Maintain and tune Splunk systems while collaborating with technical teams across a dynamic enterprise
• Administering knowledge objects, data models, dashboards, alerts, and other operational assets
• Supporting API integrations and connectivity with external systems
• Creating and maintaining comprehensive engineering and compliance documentation
• Contributing to the development and maintenance of Splunk architecture diagrams and system documentation
• Implementing role-based access controls and enforcing operational security standards
• Work closely with cybersecurity analysts and engineering teams to enhance detection and response capabilities
• Apply applicable security policies, standards, and technical requirements to ensure compliance
• Configure and deploy Splunk forwarders through centralized management platforms

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI CI Polygraph
• Bachelors Degree in relevant field and 6+ years of cyber security experience
• IAT II Certification (Security+CE, CySA+, CCNA Security, etc.)
• Splunk certification highly preferred (Architect, Consultant, Admin, Power User)
• Experience with Splunk ES, IDS/IPS, EDR configuration and security operations
• Scripting/Programming: Bash, Python, Java, Perl)
• Knowledge of network infrastructure including firewalls, TCP/IP, proxy
• Knowledge of Windows and Linux system administration

Compensation

Total compensation based on experience level - $140,000-$155,000+ **based on years of experience**

• Full Benefits: PTO, 11 Paid Holidays, Sick leave as required by state law, Cigna Medical, Dental, and Vision, 401k with ADP
• Certification reimbursement
• Contract mobility and job stability through Zachary Piper Solutions