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

About the role

Optiv + ClearShark is seeking a highly skilled Sr. Splunk Engineer to join our cybersecurity team. The ideal candidate will implement, manage, and optimize the Splunk platform to automate and orchestrate security operations. This role requires expertise in developing custom playbooks for various stakeholders, integrating with other security tools, and enhancing the overall security posture of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Create custom Splunk reports, dashboards, and content per customer requirements.
• Troubleshoot Splunk instances.
• 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.
• Serve as the escalation level for complex issues as necessary.
• Aid Associate, Level I, and Level II Engineers on sophisticated tasking.
• Willingness to travel to meet client needs.

Requirements

• Currently holds a TS/SCI with CI polygraph.
• Security Certification (e.g., Security+, CISSP) required.
• 7-10 years of related work experience required.
• Experience operating in classified environments.
• Strong understanding of identity, SIEM, cybersecurity, and infrastructure concepts.
• Splunk Core certification required.
• Splunk IT Service Intelligence (ITSI) certification desired.
• Splunk Certified Architect/Consultant preferred.
• Experience with, or interest in, learning, deploying, and maintaining Splunk SOAR.
• Experience with, or interest in, learning, deploying, and maintaining Splunk Enterprise Security.
• Experience with, or interest in, learning, deploying, and maintaining Cribl Stream.
• Strong Linux and scripting (Python, Ansible, Terraform, JSON, others) experience.
• Experience working in a Security Operations Center (SOC).
• Initial understanding of leadership concepts and ideas.
• 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.
• Open to government workers and/or government experience.

Benefits

• Work/life balance.
• Professional training resources.
• Creative problem-solving and the ability to tackle unique, complex projects.
• Volunteer opportunities through "Optiv Chips In," encouraging employees to engage with their teams and communities.
• The ability and technology necessary to productively work remotely/from home (where applicable).