Abile Group, Inc. is hiring a Senior Cyber Security Engineer specializing in Splunk to join a long-term contract supporting an Intelligence Community customer. In this role, you will be responsible for providing critical security services and capabilities, ensuring the integrity and security of IT services for the customer workforce.
What You'll Do
- Manage the day-to-day operation of large enterprise Splunk deployments.
- Troubleshoot data collection issues and resolve system conditions affecting stability or integrity.
- Deploy and maintain both supported and unsupported Splunk add-ons.
- Execute Splunk Enterprise upgrades and patches.
- Configure and deploy Splunk forwarders using centralized management tools.
- Maintain and tune Splunk Enterprise Security (ES) content and performance.
- Manage knowledge objects, data models, dashboards, alerts, and operational content.
- Support API integrations and external system connectivity.
- Develop and maintain detailed engineering and compliance documentation.
- Contribute to Splunk deployment and architecture diagrams and system documentation.
- Enforce role-based access controls and operational security policies.
- Collaborate with cyber analysts and engineering teams to improve detection and response capabilities.
- Apply relevant security policies, standards, and technical guidelines to ensure compliance.
What We're Looking For
- Must possess an active TS/SCI w/ a CI polygraph.
- 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.
- DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification.
- Experience with Splunk administration and engineering.
- Experience with Splunk Enterprise Security (ES) operations and configurations.
- Proficiency with Unix and Windows environments.
Nice to Have
- 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.
Technical Stack
- Splunk, Splunk Enterprise Security (ES)
- Unix, Windows
- Bash, Python, Java, Perl, .NET
Work Mode
This position is onsite in Chantilly, VA.
Abile is committed to hiring the most qualified and best fit person for the job. Anyone requiring reasonable accommodations should email careers@abilegroup.com with requested details.
