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# Splunk Engineer (CI Polygraph)

- **Company:** Zachary Piper
- **Location:** Chantilly, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $140,000.0 - $155,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Bash Shell, Software Documentation, Cyber Security, Computer Programming, Perl (Programming Language), Intrusion Detection Systems, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Network Architecture, TCP/IP, Scripting, Firewalls (Computer Science), Splunk, Api Management
- **Published:** August 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9082176/splunk-engineer-ci-polygraph

## About the Role

* Active TS/SCI CI Polygraph
 * Bachelors Degree in relevant field and 6+ years of cyber security experience
 * IAT II Certification (Security+CE, CySA+, CCNA Security, etc.)
 * Splunk certification highly preferred (Architect, Consultant, Admin, Power User)
 * Experience with Splunk ES, IDS/IPS, EDR configuration and security operations
 * Scripting/Programming: Bash, Python, Java, Perl)
 * Knowledge of network infrastructure including firewalls, TCP/IP, proxy
 * Knowledge of Windows and Linux system administration

## Description

* Manage day to day operations including Splunk ES upgrades and patches, tuning content, managing dashboards, troubleshooting, and deploying Splunk ES
 * Maintain and tune Splunk systems while collaborating with technical teams across a dynamic enterprise
 * Administering knowledge objects, data models, dashboards, alerts, and other operational assets
 * Supporting API integrations and connectivity with external systems
 * Creating and maintaining comprehensive engineering and compliance documentation
 * Contributing to the development and maintenance of Splunk architecture diagrams and system documentation
 * Implementing role-based access controls and enforcing operational security standards
 * Work closely with cybersecurity analysts and engineering teams to enhance detection and response capabilities
 * Apply applicable security policies, standards, and technical requirements to ensure compliance
 * Configure and deploy Splunk forwarders through centralized management platforms


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