• Senior Splunk Information Security Engineer

    Motion Recruitment Partners (Herndon, VA)


    Senior Splunk Information Security Engineer

     

    Herndon, Virginia

     

    100% Remote

     

    Contract

     

    $80/hr - $95/hr

     

    One of our clients, a multinational software corporation operating in the national security space, is seeking their next Senior Splunk Engineer!

    Key Responsibilities:

    + Install, configure, and maintain Splunk infrastructure (forwarders, indexers, search heads)

    + Perform upgrades and patching to ensure security and stability

    + Monitor performance and resolve issues impacting system functionality

    + Integrate Splunk with other platforms across IT and security environments

    + Develop and maintain documentation for configurations and operational procedures

    + Provide end-user support and conduct stakeholder training

    + Oversee data ingestion, parsing, and indexing processes

    + Build and manage dashboards, alerts, reports, and custom visualizations

    Minimum Qualifications:

    + Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent experience)

    + Splunk Enterprise Certified Administrator

    + Minimum 5 years of hands-on Splunk Administration experience

    + Minimum 3 years of hands-on AWS experience

    + Proficiency in Linux and Windows environments

    + Strong communication, troubleshooting, and documentation skills

    + Experience with infrastructure monitoring, data onboarding, and log management

    + Familiarity with networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, etc.)

    + Exposure to IaC tools such as Terraform or Ansible

    Preferred Qualifications:

    + Experience with Splunk Enterprise Security (ES)

    + Red Hat certifications (RHCSA/RHCSE)

    + AWS Certified Solutions Architect or SysOps Admin

    + CISSP or similar security certifications

    + Background in automation/scripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash)

    + Knowledge of NIST 800-171/800-53 or FedRAMP frameworks

    + Prior DoD or classified environment experience

    You will receive the following benefits:

    + Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family

    + Dental & Orthodontia Benefits

    + Vision Benefits

    + Health Savings Account (HSA)

    + Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

    + Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance

    + Hospital Indemnity Insurance

    + 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options

    + Paid Sick Time Leave

    + Legal and Identity Protection Plans

    + Pre-tax Commuter Benefit

    + 529 College Saver Plan

     

    Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

     

    **Posted by:** Virginia Guenno

    Specialization:

    + Cybersecurity