Splunk Engineer

TEKsystems
$65.00 - $80.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Virginia, McLean
Jun 04, 2025
Description Requirements Security Clearance: Top Secret BA or BS Degree 3+ years of experience with Splunk Enterprise, including: * Search Processing Language and the basics of writing Reports, Alerts, and Dashboards * Management of infrastructure components (e.g., Indexers/Index Clusters, Search Heads, Universal Forwarders) * Capability in ingesting and indexing new data sources * Familiarity with app folders, editing configuration files (e.g., inputs.conf, props.conf), and resolving common configuration issues on both the GUI and terminal. * 1+ years of experience with Linux/Windows OS system administration * 1+ years of experience with drafting architectural and infrastructural diagrams * Proficient in SharePoint, Jira, Confluence, and/or other ticket tracking software * Ability to work closely with scrum teams and provide update/presentations on progress * Availability for SCIF work 2-3 days per week Additional Qualifications: * Experience with Splunk Enterprise Security, User Behavior Analytics, and other security analytics tools * Ability to use automation tools and Infrastructure-as-code to manage installations, pipelines, and scripting * Experience with writing scripts and glue to tie together services, functionalities, and tools using technologies, including Python, Bash, Boto3, JSON, and YML and XML templates * Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS) * Experience with additional tools, including Docker, Kubernetes, and Ansible * Possession of excellent time management skills * Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills * BS degree in CS, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related technical engineering field * One of the following certifications and/or courses: Splunk Enterprise Certified Admin, Splunk Enterprise Certified Architect Certification, Splunk User Behavior Analytics, Splunk Enterprise Security Skills cloud, dashboards, splunk dashboard, splunk enteprise security, docker, kubernetes, Splunk, Security, Python, Siem, Splunk enterprise, Dashboard, Scripting, Ansible, Automation, Aws, Linux Top Skills Details cloud,dashboards,splunk dashboard,splunk enteprise security,docker,kubernetes Additional Skills & Qualifications Must be customer facing and have experience in DoD environments. Experience Level Intermediate Level Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $80.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Mclean,VA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 17, 2025. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.