Senior Cyber Security Engineer (Splunk)

Job Title: Senior Cyber Security Engineer (Splunk) Job Category: Information

Technology Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with

Polygraph Employee Type: Regular Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10% Type

of Travel: Local * * * Exciting Opportunity: Senior Cyber Security Engineer

(Splunk) – Chantilly, VA Join Our Dynamic Team and Make a Difference! Are you a

passionate and skilled Cyber Security Engineer with a knack for Splunk? We’re

looking for a Senior Cyber Security Engineer (Splunk) to become a vital part of

our team in Chantilly, VA. This is your chance to contribute to a

mission-critical initiative and directly impact cybersecurity operations through

the administration and engineering of a large enterprise Splunk environment. Why

You’ll Love This Role: Impactful Work: Be at the forefront of cyber defense,

supporting critical initiatives and enhancing our enterprise’s security posture.

Collaborative Environment: Work alongside talented technical teams and cyber

analysts in a vibrant and dynamic setting. Professional Growth: Leverage your

expertise and continue to develop your skills in a challenging and rewarding

environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Splunk Administration: Manage the day-to-day
• operations of large enterprise Splunk deployments. Data Management: Troubleshoot
• data collection issues and ensure system stability and integrity. System
• Maintenance: Deploy and maintain both supported and unsupported Splunk add-ons.
• Upgrades and Patches: Execute Splunk Enterprise upgrades and apply necessary
• patches. Configuration and Deployment: Configure and deploy Splunk forwarders
• using centralized management tools. Security Enhancements: Maintain and tune
• Splunk Enterprise Security (ES) content and performance. Knowledge Management:
• Manage knowledge objects, data models, dashboards, alerts, and operational
• content. Integration Support: Support API integrations and external system
• connectivity. Documentation: Develop and maintain detailed engineering and
• compliance documentation. Collaboration: Work closely with cyber analysts and
• engineering teams to improve detection and response capabilities. Compliance:
• Apply relevant security policies, standards, and technical guidelines to ensure
• compliance. Access Controls: Enforce role-based access controls and operational
• security policies.

Qualifications

• An active NRO TS/SCI with Poly. Bachelor’s
• degree or 4+ additional years of cybersecurity experience in lieu of a degree.
• 5+ years of experience in an enterprise and/or cybersecurity-focused
• environment. Experience with Splunk administration and engineering. Experience
• with Splunk Enterprise Security (ES) operations and configurations. Proficiency
• with Unix and Windows environments. DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (e.g.,
• Security+, CCNA-Security, GSEC).

Preferred Qualifications

• Splunk certifications
• such as Architect, Consultant I/II, Admin, or Power User. Experience with
• scripting or programming languages (e.g., Bash, Python, Java, Perl, .NET).
• Familiarity with developing and deploying operational and security use cases
• within Splunk. Physical

Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary
• position 50% of the time. Occasionally move about inside the office to access
• file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management,
• and customers via email, phone, or virtual communication, which may involve
• delivering presentations. Ready to Take the Next Step in Your Career? Apply now
• and join a team where your skills and expertise will be valued and make a real
• difference in the world of cybersecurity! - What You Can Expect: A culture of
• integrity. At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of
• everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing
• group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to
• ensure the safety of our nation. An environment of trust. CACI values the unique
• contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers -
• every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique
• flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make
• your ambitions a reality. A focus on continuous growth. Together, we will
• advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record
• of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career
• and in our legacy. Pay Range: There are a host of factors that can influence
• final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal
• Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior
• work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and
• certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to
• balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive
• compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and
• competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees
• and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as;
• healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing
• education, and time off benefits. The proposed salary range for this position
• is: $103,800 - $218,100 CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified
• applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
• color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin,
• disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected
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