Splunk Data Engineer

Splunk Data Engineer

The Opportunity:

Design, deploy, and manage Splunk infrastructure. Develop and maintain Splunk dashboards, queries, and alerts. Integrate Splunk with various data sources to ensure comprehensive data ingestion. Monitor and troubleshoot Splunk performance issues. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and provide Splunk solutions. Implement and enforce best practices for Splunk data management and retention. Provide user training and support for Splunk-related activities.

You Have:

• 2+ years of experience managing and configuring Splunk, and in Splunk architecture, including indexers, search heads, forwarders, and deployment servers

• 2+ years of experience configuring data sources, destinations, routes and collectors, and building pipelines to parse, normalize, enrich, mask, dedupe, and route data to Targets

• 2+ years of experience authoring and maintaining props.conf, transforms.conf, inputs.conf, and outputs.conf, and packaging Apps or TAs

• 2+ years of experience in Linux and Windows administration, including file paths, services, permissions, and log locations

• 1+ years of experience with regex for field extraction and event breaking, and Splunk REST API for automation and operational tasks

• Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam

• Associate’s degree and 5+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities, OR Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities, OR Master’s degree and 1+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities, OR 10+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities in lieu of a degree

• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification, including Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, GSEC, SSCP, CySA+, GICSP, or CND certification

• Ability to obtain a DoD 8570 Cyber Security Service Provider - Infrastructure Support certification, including CEH, CySA+, GICSP, SSCP, CHFI, CFR, Cloud+, or CND certification, within 60 days of start date

Nice If You Have:

• 2+ years of experience with Networking fundamentals, including TCP/UDP, TLS, syslog transport, firewall ports, and common transport issues

• 2+ years of experience in basic troubleshooting with tools such as tcpdump or wireshark, basic vi/vim usage, setfacl, and SELinux

• 1+ years of experience with DoD STIGs or other organizational hardening standards working in regulated environments

• Experience in SPL for validation, troubleshooting and basic dashboards

• Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell

• Experience with Load-Balancer fundamentals 

• Knowledge of common log formats, including syslog, Windows Event, JSON, CSV, and XML

• Knowledge of Git for code version control 

• Knowledge of Ansible playbooks

• Possession of strong verbal and written communication skills

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.