user avatar

Cribl Engineer (Secret Clearance)

LaunchCode

Posted yesterday

Job Requirements

Remote Fort Meade, MD
Secret Polygraph not specified
Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience)
$77,600 - $176,000

Job Description

Job Title: Cribl Engineer – Hybrid (Secret Clearance)
Position Type: Direct Hire
Pay: $77,600 – $176,000 annually (dependent on experience)
Location: Fort Meade, MD (Hybrid)
Years of Experience Required: 3+ years
Hiring Timeline: Immediate

Company: The name of our partner organization will be disclosed during the interview process. This is not a direct role with LaunchCode; it is a position through LaunchCode, working with one of our partner companies.

Disclaimer: We are unable to provide work sponsorship for this role. Candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Overview
We are seeking a Cribl Engineer to support the design, implementation, and optimization of enterprise cybersecurity and data pipeline solutions. This role focuses on enabling secure, scalable log management and cyber defense capabilities across complex environments.
This is an opportunity to work on advanced security operations, including threat detection, log analysis, and network monitoring, within a mission-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities
• Design, develop, and maintain data pipelines using Cribl
• Configure and manage log ingestion, routing, and transformation across multiple data sources
• Support implementation of enterprise cybersecurity tools and monitoring solutions
• Analyze logs and network data to identify threats, anomalies, and vulnerabilities
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security posture and visibility
• Provide technical guidance and support to junior team members
• Assist in the implementation and maintenance of cyber defense technologies (e.g., IDS/IPS, SIEM, firewalls)
• Ensure systems align with security standards and compliance frameworks (e.g., STIGs, SCAP)
• Troubleshoot system issues and optimize performance across distributed environments

Required Qualifications
• 3+ years of experience with Cribl administration and engineering
• Experience building and managing data pipelines
• Experience working with Windows and Linux systems (installation, configuration, maintenance)
• Familiarity with cybersecurity best practices and frameworks (e.g., STIGs, SCAP)
• Experience supporting or contributing to cyber engineering projects
• Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain one
• High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with Kubernetes or containerized environments
• Exposure to big data analytics, machine learning, or anomaly detection
• Scripting experience (PowerShell, Bash, Python, or Perl)
• Experience in a consulting or client-facing environment
• Ability to automate security configurations and implement remediation strategies

Additional Information
• This role supports enterprise-level cybersecurity and network defense initiatives
• Opportunity to work with advanced security technologies in a high-impact environment
• Hybrid work model with multiple possible work locations across the U.S.

LI-HYBRID
group id: RTX1a8ec6
N
Name HiddenRecruiter
Find LaunchCode on Social Media
Network Employers
user avatar
About Us
LaunchCode is on a mission to create more equitable pathways to upward mobility through free, high-quality tech education and career placement. Since 2013, we’ve helped over 4,000 people launch new careers in technology and partnered with 450+ companies to build stronger teams through: · HIRING SMART: connecting companies with job-ready tech talent to fill open reqs requiring 0–5 years of experience, flexed up to 10 years based on role. · CUSTOM TRAINING: delivering workforce development programs tailored to employer needs. · RESHORING SOLUTIONS: providing cost-effective alternatives to outsourcing by cultivating local pipelines of skilled developers and analysts. Our programs remove barriers to entry by providing free, accessible pathways into tech careers. Learners gain real-world, project-based experience, while companies gain access to diverse, mission-aligned talent that is eager to grow.

LaunchCode Jobs


Job Category
IT - Security
Clearance Level
Secret
Employer
LaunchCode