How you’ll make an impact
Create custom Splunk reports, dashboards, and content per customer requirements.
Ability to troubleshoot Splunk instances.
Execute all tasks outlined in the scope of work and follow standard operating procedures with minimal oversight.
Work with clients to analyze and understand their needs and objectives.
Serve as the escalation level for complex issues as necessary.
Aid Associate, Level I, and Level II Engineers on sophisticated tasking.
What we’re looking for
Currently holds a TS/SCI with CI polygraph.
Security Certification (i.e, Security+, CISSP, etc) required.
7-10 years of related work experience required.
Experience operating in classified environments.
Strong understanding of identity, SIEM, cybersecurity, and infrastructure concepts.
Splunk Core certification required.
Splunk IT Service Intelligence (ITSI) certification desired.
Splunk Certified Architect/Consultant preferred.
Experience with, or interest in, learning, deploying, and maintaining Splunk SOAR.
Experience with, or interest in, learning, deploying, and maintaining Splunk Enterprise Security.
Experience with, or interest in, learning, deploying, and maintaining Cribl Stream.
Robust understanding of identity, SIEM, cybersecurity, and infrastructure concepts.
Strong Linux and scripting (Python, Ansible, Terraform, JSON, others) experience.
Experience working in a Security Operations Center (SOC).
Experience operating in classified environments.
Initial understanding of leadership concepts and ideas.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team.
Ability to clearly communicate complex messages to a variety of audiences.
Excellent problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
Willingness to travel to meet client needs.
Open to government workers and/or government experience.
What you can expect from Optiv
Work/life balance
Professional training resources
Creative problem-solving and the ability to tackle unique, complex projects
Volunteer Opportunities. “Optiv Chips In” encourages employees to volunteer and engage with their teams and communities.
The ability and technology necessary to productively work remotely/from home (where applicable)
EEO Statement
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Skills Required
- Currently holds a TS/SCI with CI polygraph
- Security certification (e.g., Security+, CISSP)
- 7-10 years of related work experience
- Experience operating in classified environments
- Splunk Core certification
- Strong Linux and scripting experience (Python, Ansible, Terraform, JSON, others)
- Strong understanding of identity, SIEM, cybersecurity, and infrastructure concepts
- Experience working in a Security Operations Center (SOC)
- Create custom Splunk reports, dashboards, and content per customer requirements
- Ability to troubleshoot Splunk instances and serve as escalation for complex issues
- Initial understanding of leadership concepts; strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Splunk IT Service Intelligence (ITSI) certification
- Splunk Certified Architect/Consultant
- Experience with or interest in deploying and maintaining Splunk SOAR
- Experience with or interest in deploying and maintaining Splunk Enterprise Security
- Experience with or interest in deploying and maintaining Cribl Stream
- Willingness to travel to meet client needs
Optiv Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Optiv and has not been reviewed or approved by Optiv.
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Retirement Support — Immediate vesting with a clear 401(k) match and a solid retirement setup are emphasized in official materials. This positions retirement benefits as a dependable part of the total package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — A flexible, no‑accrual “Recharge” policy for eligible exempt roles and traditional PTO for non‑exempt roles are highlighted. Hybrid/remote flexibility also appears frequently across role descriptions.
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Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision options with FSA/HSA (including a company HSA contribution) are described. Company‑paid life, AD&D, and short‑/long‑term disability further strengthen core protections.
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What We Do
Optiv is a security solutions integrator – “one-stop” trusted partner with a singular focus on cybersecurity. Our end-to-end cybersecurity capabilities span risk management and transformation, cyber digital transformation, threat management, security operations, identity and data management, and integration and innovation, helping organizations realize stronger, simpler and more cost-efficient cybersecurity programs that support business requirements and outcomes. At Optiv, we are modernizing cybersecurity to enable clients to innovate their consumption models, integrate infrastructure and technology to maximize value, achieve measurable outcomes, and realize complete solutions and business alignment.
