Splunk Engineer

Link Solutions Inc • Adelphi, MD • 1h ago

Link Solutions delivers reliable and effective Information Technology services to government clients in support of critical mission needs. Delivering a broad range of Infrastructure Operations, Application Development, Cybersecurity, Virtualization, Cloud and Mobility services.

If you're looking for a technology company that values innovation, with a vision toward the future of the technology landscape, look no further than Link Solutions! Link is quality and compliance-focused, under our guiding philosophy, "Mission First, Customer Always".

We are ISO 9001:2015, ISO 20000-1:2018, ISO 27001:2022 certified and appraised for CMMI ML3 for Services and Development.

Link Solutions is seeking an experienced Splunk Engineer to join our team supporting the Army Research Laboratory (ARL) in Adelphi, MD.

Must be a U.S. Citizen with a Secret Clearance

Non-remote (relocation incentive available)

The Splunk Engineer (Enterprise- Level) will serve as a senior technical resource supporting the implementation, configuration, sustainment, and optimization of Splunk across ARL environments. This role supports enterprise logging, monitoring, cybersecurity compliance, and continuous monitoring initiatives across classified and unclassified enclaves.

Work at the forefront of defense innovation in a DoD research environment. You'll support hybrid infrastructure and multi-classification networks. Join a diverse, people-first team that values work/life balance and career growth. Contribute to mission-critical projects that protect national security.

Job Responsibilities:

Support the design, implementation, and sustainment of Splunk Enterprise and/or Splunk ES environments.

Configure and maintain distributed Splunk components, including search heads, indexers, and forwarders.

Ensure secure, compliant log ingestion across NIPR, SIPR, and research networks in coordination with cybersecurity and network teams.

Integrate Splunk capabilities into enterprise monitoring, ServiceNow, endpoint management platforms, network monitoring tools, and other enterprise systems.

Administer Splunk environments in alignment with DoD, Army, and RMF cybersecurity standards.

Perform performance tuning, storage optimization, and capacity monitoring to maintain system reliability and availability.

Support lifecycle activities such as upgrades, patching, and configuration management.

Configure data ingestion, normalization, and parsing to meet mission-critical logging and compliance requirements.

Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, alerts, and automated workflows supporting vulnerability tracking, STIG compliance, ACAS reporting, POA&M management, and operational reporting.

Support logging and analytics requirements for Zero Trust and broader modernization initiatives.

Contribute to Continuous Monitoring and ATO-related initiatives.

Assist with audit preparation, log validation, and incident analysis.

Provide metrics, reporting, and insights for monthly status and operational requirements.

Communicate technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Collaborate with cybersecurity, infrastructure, network, and platform teams to ensure cohesive logging and monitoring support.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Must be a U.S. Citizen with a Secret Clearance

IAT Level II certification or higher per DoD 8570/8140 (e.g., CompTIA Security+ CE, CCNA Security, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP).

Seven (7+) years of IT experience.

Five (5+) years of hands-on Splunk Enterprise implementation, administration, and operational support.

Experience developing, implementing, and supporting enterprise-scale Splunk environments.

Experience with Linux administration.

Experience with scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash.

Experience with log forwarding, parsing, and data normalization.

Experience with Splunk ES (Enterprise Security) and/or SOAR.

Ability to apply data-normalization practices to meet mission-specific logging requirements.

Ability to work across multiple data @types, sources, and ingestion methods.

Preferred:

BA/BS degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field with a comprehensive understanding of computer science concepts.

Experience supporting Army or DoD environments within classified and unclassified environments.

Experience supporting virtualized or hyperconverged infrastructure (e.g., Nutanix, KVM).

Exposure to hybrid-cloud or cloud-migration initiatives.

Familiarity with:

ACAS

HBSS or successor endpoint security tools

STIG compliance processes

Zero Trust concepts and logging requirements

Experience supporting Continuous Monitoring or ATO-related activities.

Experience integrating Splunk with ServiceNow or other ITSM platforms.

Experience supporting DoD or Federal cybersecurity operations.

Experience providing quality service and support for mission-critical systems and VIP end users.

Excellent communication skills (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.

Superior organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.

Salary Range: $94,000 - $158,000

Several factors influence the final salary or hourly rate, including but not limited to contract wage determinations, relevant work experience, role-specific skills and competencies, geographic location, educational background, certifications, and federal government contract labor categories.

Link Solutions Inc. offers a competitive compensation and benefits package to include paid holidays, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, company-paid long and short-term disability, life insurance, referral bonuses, relocation incentive program, certification reimbursement program, retirement, and more.

Link Solutions, Inc. is an EOE. AA/M/F/D/V. We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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