Optiv + ClearShark · 5 hours ago
Sr. Splunk Engineer - TS/SCI with CI Poly | Chantilly, VA
Herndon, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expOptiv + ClearShark is looking for a highly skilled Sr. Splunk Engineer to join their cybersecurity team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for implementing, managing, and optimizing the Splunk platform to automate and orchestrate security operations.
AdviceComplianceCyber SecurityInformation Technology
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Create custom Splunk reports, dashboards, and content per customer requirements
Ability to troubleshoot Splunk instances
Execute all tasks outlined in the scope of work and follow standard operating procedures with minimal oversight
Work with clients to analyze and understand their needs and objectives
Serve as the escalation level for complex issues as necessary
Aid Associate, Level I, and Level II Engineers on sophisticated tasking
Qualification
Required
Currently holds a TS/SCI with CI polygraph
Security Certification (i.e, Security+, CISSP, etc) required
7-10 years of related work experience required
Experience operating in classified environments
Strong understanding of identity, SIEM, cybersecurity, and infrastructure concepts
Splunk Core certification required
Experience with, or interest in, learning, deploying, and maintaining Splunk SOAR
Experience with, or interest in, learning, deploying, and maintaining Splunk Enterprise Security
Experience with, or interest in, learning, deploying, and maintaining Cribl Stream
Robust understanding of identity, SIEM, cybersecurity, and infrastructure concepts
Strong Linux and scripting (Python, Ansible, Terraform, JSON, others.) experience
Experience working in a Security Operations Center (SOC)
Initial understanding of leadership concepts and ideas
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team
Ability to clearly communicate complex messages to a variety of audiences
Excellent problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail
Willingness to travel to meet client needs
Open to government workers and/or government experience
Preferred
Splunk IT Service Intelligence (ITSI) certification desired
Splunk Certified Architect/Consultant preferred
Benefits
A company committed to championing Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion through our Employee Resource Groups.
Work/life balance
Professional training resources
Creative problem-solving and the ability to tackle unique, complex projects
Volunteer Opportunities. “Optiv Chips In” encourages employees to volunteer and engage with their teams and communities.
The ability and technology necessary to productively work remotely/from home (where applicable)
Company
Optiv + ClearShark
Optiv + ClearShark is an IT company that offers cybersecurity and IT solutions with a focus on zero trust and FedRAMP.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Kristin Lulek
Talent Acquisition Partner
Pamela Hernandez
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
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2025-11-20
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