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
- 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
- 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.