Req ID: RQ217129
Type of Requisition: Regular
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret/SCI
Public Trust/Other Required: None
Job Family: IT Infrastructure and Operations
Skills:
Performance Tuning,Splunk Administration,Splunk Enterprise Security
Certifications:
CompTIA Security+ CE | CompTIA - CompTIA
Experience:
10 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes
Job Description:
Advance how our customers operate while you advance your career. Join GDIT as a Splunk Engineer and build an impactful career in enterprise IT, collaborating with people who are driven and resourceful like you.
MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT
As a Splunk Engineer , the work you'll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of USCENTCOM. You will play a pivotal role in enabling data driven cyber operations and accelerating the command's ability to detect, respond to, and mitigate threats. You will lead the engineering, deployment, and optimization of Splunk Enterprise and Splunk Enterprise Security (ES) solutions that support high tempo operations and mission critical decision making.
In this role, you will design, architect, and maintain enterprise-scale observability and Splunk solutions that provide real-time visibility into mission-critical applications, networks, and infrastructure. Job Duties include:
Lead the design, deployment, and administration of Splunk Enterprise, Splunk ES, and Splunk ITSI across complex, multi classification environments supporting CENTCOM missions.
Engineer end to end data ingestion pipelines, including onboarding, parsing, CIM normalization, correlation rule development, and integration with enterprise security tools.
Develop advanced dashboards, alerts, analytics, and automation to support threat hunting, incident response, and operational reporting for the Joint Cyber Center (JCC).
Conduct performance tuning, capacity planning, system hardening, and lifecycle management of Splunk infrastructure to ensure high availability and resilience.
Collaborate with cybersecurity, network, and systems engineering teams to integrate Splunk with SIEM/SOAR platforms, mission systems, and emerging technologies.
Perform vulnerability analysis, risk assessments, and forensic support using Splunk based analytics and data models.
Translate CENTCOM operational requirements into scalable, secure, and cost effective Splunk solutions aligned with mission priorities.
Build trusted relationships with CENTCOM stakeholders, providing expert guidance and mentoring junior engineers.
May serve as a team or task lead, guiding technical execution and ensuring alignment with operational and cybersecurity objectives.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Bring your technology expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. The Systems Engineer Sr Principal must have:
Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field. Equivalent military or industry experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Certification: Current DoW 8140 or DoW 8570 Certification
Experience: 10+ years of related experience in cybersecurity, systems engineering, or enterprise monitoring
Technical skills:
3-5+ years of hands on Splunk engineering experience (Enterprise, ES, or ITSI)
Proficiency in SPL (Search Processing Language)
Experience with CIM mapping, data modeling, and correlation searches
Strong Linux administration skills
Familiarity with Python, REST APIs, and automation frameworks
Understanding of enterprise cybersecurity tools, SIEM/SOAR, and network architecture
Experience supporting classified environments and secure enclaves
Preferred skills:
Splunk Certifications
Experience supporting DoW, IC, or federal cyber operations
Security clearance level: TS/SCI required
US citizenship required
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, competitive pay and paid time off
Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace
ARMA
CENTCOM/CITS
The likely salary range for this position is $131,750 - $178,250. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.
We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.
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