Splunk Cybersecurity Engineer
The Opportunity:
Warnings about cyber threats are everywhere, and the constantly evolving nature of these threats can make understanding them seem overwhelming to the intelligence community. In all of this “cyber noise,” how can these organizations understand their risks and how to mitigate them? The answer is you, a cybersecurity engineer who will break down complex threats into manageable plans of action.
You will work with an expert team focused on implementing and operating next-generation security solutions for government and commercial clients. You’ll use Splunk and integrate it with other state-of-the-art tools like HBSS, Enterprise Security Manager (ESM), Network Security Manager (NSM), NetFlow, or Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) to monitor, detect, and analyze threats. You'll perform hands-on evaluation, implementation, and operation of leading security cyber defense tools and technologies and apply in-depth defense strategies for large and complex networks to rapidly identify vulnerabilities and threats and prioritize response actions, including developing effective countermeasures. You’ll support the risk management and security compliance of specified cybersecurity tools. You'll apply thought leadership to solving complex security challenges in a highly collaborative and innovative work environment.
On our team, you will architect, develop, and operationalize software solutions and systems that perform cyber data analytics at scale in a variety of technology platforms. You'll apply specific functional knowledge and working or general industry knowledge to develop or contribute to developing solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity. You will apply expertise to deliver the data management outcomes of the security analytics platform with consideration for data architecture, design, and storage considerations, including database technology, efficient flows, mappings, and associated scripting or software development. You'll develop and deploy tools, technologies, and services that simplify the effort to discover, connect, transfer, store, and host data built upon sound data analytics principles to empower cyber teams. You'll support data governance and engineer solutions that adhere to governance business rules.
Join us. The world can’t wait.
You Have:
3+ years of experience utilizing Splunk Enterprise
Experience deploying, configuring, and performing functional testing and data validation in a Splunk environment
Experience performing systems administration with Splunk, including installation, configuration, monitoring system performance and availability, upgrades, and troubleshooting in Windows and Linux Server environments
Experience creating custom dashboards, writing queries, generating reports, and setting up alerts and notifications
Experience with DoD Risk Management Framework
Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam
Associate’s degree and 5+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities, Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities, or Master’s degree and 1+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities
DoD 8570.01-M Information Assurance Technician (IAT) Level II Certification, including Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, GSEC, SSCP, CySA+, GICSP, or CND Certification
Ability to obtain a DoD 8570.01-M Cybersecurity Service Provider - Infrastructure Support Certification, including CEH, CySA+, GICSP, SSCP, CHFI, CFR, Cloud+, or CND Certification, within 30 days of start date
Nice If You Have:
Experience with fields abstraction
Experience with data modeling using Splunk
Experience with workflows and drilldown query
Experience administering Splunk in distributed deployments
Experience with performing site surveys, data gathering, and research and analysis regarding deploying and implementing security tools
Experience with DevSecOps and Elasticsearch, Logstash, & Kibana (ELK)
Ability to ingest and parse logs within Splunk
Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills, including using presentation expertise to convey complex ideas to client and internal staff
Possession of excellent problem-solving skills
Advanced Splunk Certification such as Splunk Certified Power User Certification
Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.
Compensation
At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.
Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $77,600.00 to $176,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.
Identity Statement
As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.
Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.
- If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
- If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.
