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Senior Splunk Cyber Security Engineer

MANTECH

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Chantilly, VA
Top Secret/SCI Polygraph Unspecified
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Job Description

seeks a motivated, career, and customer-oriented to join our team in .

In this role, you will support a mission-critical initiative and contribute directly to cybersecurity operations through the administration and engineering of a large enterprise Splunk environment. This position is ideal for professionals with strong hands-on experience in system integration, data management, and cyber defense initiatives. You will play a key role in maintaining and tuning Splunk systems, while collaborating with technical teams and cyber analysts across a dynamic enterprise environment.


  • Managing the day-to-day operation of large enterprise Splunk deployments.
  • Troubleshooting data collection issues and resolving system conditions affecting stability or integrity.
  • Deploying and maintaining both supported and unsupported Splunk add-ons.
  • Executing Splunk Enterprise upgrades and patches.
  • Configuring and deploying Splunk forwarders using centralized management tools.
  • Maintaining and tuning Splunk Enterprise Security (ES) content and performance.
  • Managing knowledge objects, data models, dashboards, alerts, and operational content.



  • Bachelor's degree, or 4+ additional years of IT experience in lieu of a degree.
  • 5+ years of experience in an enterprise and/or cybersecurity-focused environment.
  • Experience with Splunk administration and engineering.
  • Experience with Splunk Enterprise Security (ES) operations and configurations.
  • Proficiency with Unix and Windows environments.
  • DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+, CCNA-Security, GSEC).



  • Splunk certifications such as Architect, Consultant I/II, Admin, or Power User.
  • Experience with scripting or programming languages (e.g., Bash, Python, Java, Perl, .NET).
  • Familiarity with developing and deploying operational and security use cases within Splunk.



  • Must have a current/active TS/SCI with Polygraph.



  • Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
  • Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers via email, phone, or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations.
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Job Category
IT - Security
Clearance Level
Top Secret/SCI
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MANTECH