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# Splunk Engineer

- **Company:** Anonymous Employer
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Linux, Identity and Access Management, Intrusion Detection Systems, Python (Programming Language), Systems Development Life Cycle, Ansible, Security Software, Systems Integration, Backend, Information Technology, Fireeye, Firepower, Splunk, Cisco
- **Published:** June 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8958690/splunk-engineer

## About the Role

Engineer with Splunk Administrator certification or higher for on-site position
Experience with system engineering, computer science, information systems, engineering science, or engineering management
Experience deploying, maintaining, integrating, and using cybersecurity tools, including Splunk/Splunk Backend, ACAS/Tenable, Cisco FirePower IDS, and FireEye
Knowledge of security architecture design and integration
Ability to integrate cybersecurity engineering principles into infrastructure planning, design, and deployment
Ability to meet schedule, performance, and quality within the systems development life cycle (SDLC)
Ability to provide on-site, full-time support in a client environment
Self Motivated able to assess what needs to be accomplished and execute on it will minimal direct tasking
Strong Linux background + Python or ansible scripting experience
Active TS/SCI clearance
BA or BS degree and 14 years of experience in a professional/engineering work environment or MA, MS, or MBA degree and 12 years of experience in a professional/engineering work environment

Clearance:
Active Top Secret

Education:
BS, BA or higher degree in related field and DOD IAT II or IAM II Government approved certification. Must hold a Splunk Admin or Architect cert.

## Description

The Splunk Engineer will help design, build, maintain, and support the security operations of our web-based exam delivery platforms and company networks


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