About this role
Mid-level Splunk Data Engineer role supporting secure, scalable Splunk infrastructure in a defense environment, with responsibilities including deployment, configuration, and troubleshooting.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage Splunk infrastructure
- Configure data sources
- Develop dashboards and alerts
- Troubleshoot performance issues
- Support security compliance
Technical Overview
Environment includes Splunk architecture components, Linux and Windows administration, network troubleshooting tools, and security certifications, supporting DoD security standards.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a mid-level Splunk Data Engineer with at least 2 years of experience managing and configuring Splunk infrastructure, supporting security operations in a DoD environment, and holding active TS/SCI clearance and relevant certifications.
Must-Have Skills
2+ years of experience managing and configuring Splunk2+ years of experience with Splunk architecture2+ years of experience configuring data sources and building pipelines2+ years of experience in Linux and Windows administration1+ years of experience with regex and Splunk REST APIActive TS/SCI clearancePossession of DoD 8570 IAT Level II certificationAbility to obtain DoD 8570 Cyber Security Service Provider - Infrastructure Support certification within 60 days
Nice-to-Have Skills
Networking fundamentalsTroubleshooting tools like tcpdump or WiresharkExperience with organizational hardening standardsSPL scriptingPythonBashPowerShell scriptingLoad-Balancer fundamentalsLog format knowledgeGitAnsible playbooksStrong communication skills
Tools & Platforms
SplunkLinuxWindowstcpdumpWiresharkSPLPythonBashPowerShellLoad-Balancer
Required Skills
SplunkSplunk architectureindexerssearch headsforwardersdeployment serversprops.conftransforms.confinputs.confoutputs.confregexSplunk REST APILinuxWindowstcpdumpWiresharkSecurity+ CECCNA-SecurityGSECSSCPCySA+GICSPCND
Hard Skills
SplunkSplunk architectureindexerssearch headsforwardersdeployment serversprops.conftransforms.confinputs.confoutputs.confregexSplunk REST APILinuxWindowsNetworking fundamentalstcpdumpWiresharklog formatssyslogWindows EventJSONCSVXMLSPLPythonBashPowerShellDoD 8570 IAT Level IISecurity+ CECCNA-SecurityGSECSSCPCySA+GICSPCND
Soft Skills
CommunicationTroubleshootingTeamworkDocumentationProblem-solving
Certifications
Required
Security+ CECCNA-SecurityGSECSSCPCySA+GICSPCND
Preferred
DoD 8570 Cyber Security Service Provider - Infrastructure Support
Keywords for Your Resume
Splunk Data EngineerSplunkSplunk architectureindexerssearch headsforwardersdeployment serversprops.conftransforms.confinputs.confoutputs.confregexSplunk REST APILinuxWindowsNetworking fundamentalstcpdumpWiresharklog formatssyslogWindows EventJSONCSVXMLSPLPythonBashPowerShellDoD 8570 IAT Level IISecurity+ CECCNA-SecurityGSECSSCPCySA+GICSPCNDSecurity+
Deal Breakers
Lack of TS/SCI clearance, Less than 2 years of experience with Splunk, No experience with Splunk architecture, No relevant DoD certifications
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