Splunk Engineer

Job Description

Link Solutions is seeking an experienced Splunk Engineer to join our team supporting the Army Research Laboratory (ARL) in Adelphi, MD.

• U.S. Citizen with an active DoW Secret Clearance
• IAT Level II certification equivalent or higher
• Non-remote (relocation incentive available)

The Splunk Engineer (Enterprise- Level) will serve as a senior technical resource supporting the implementation, configuration, sustainment, and optimization of Splunk across ARL environments. This role supports enterprise logging, monitoring, cybersecurity compliance, and continuous monitoring initiatives across classified and unclassified enclaves.

Work at the forefront of defense innovation in a DoD research environment. You’ll support hybrid infrastructure and multi‑classification networks. Join a diverse, people‑first team that values work/life balance and career growth. Contribute to mission‑critical projects that protect national security.

Job Responsibilities:

• Support the design, implementation, and sustainment of Splunk Enterprise and/or Splunk ES environments.
• Configure and maintain distributed Splunk components, including search heads, indexers, and forwarders.
• Ensure secure, compliant log ingestion across NIPR, SIPR, and research networks in coordination with cybersecurity and network teams.
• Integrate Splunk capabilities into enterprise monitoring, ServiceNow, endpoint management platforms, network monitoring tools, and other enterprise systems.
• Administer Splunk environments in alignment with DoD, Army, and RMF cybersecurity standards.
• Perform performance tuning, storage optimization, and capacity monitoring to maintain system reliability and availability.
• Support lifecycle activities such as upgrades, patching, and configuration management.
• Configure data ingestion, normalization, and parsing to meet mission‑critical logging and compliance requirements.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, alerts, and automated workflows supporting vulnerability tracking, STIG compliance, ACAS reporting, POA&M management, and operational reporting.
• Support logging and analytics requirements for Zero Trust and broader modernization initiatives.
• Contribute to Continuous Monitoring and ATO‑related initiatives.
• Assist with audit preparation, log validation, and incident analysis.
• Provide metrics, reporting, and insights for monthly status and operational requirements.
• Communicate technical information clearly to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, infrastructure, network, and platform teams to ensure cohesive logging and monitoring support.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship with an active Secret clearance
• IAT Level II certification or higher in accordance with DoD 8570/8140 (e.g., CompTIA Security+ CE, CCNA Security, GSEC, SSCP)
• 7+ years of overall IT experience, including 5+ years of hands-on experience with Splunk Enterprise (implementation, administration, and operational support)
• Proven experience designing, deploying, and supporting enterprise-scale Splunk environments
• Strong understanding of Linux administration and system operations
• Experience with scripting/automation using Python, PowerShell, or Bash
• Hands-on experience with log ingestion, forwarding, parsing, and data normalization across diverse data sources
• Experience with Splunk Enterprise Security (ES) and/or SOAR platforms
• Ability to support mission-specific logging requirements and work across multiple data types and ingestion methods

Additional Skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
• Experience supporting Army or DoD environments in both classified and unclassified settings
• Familiarity with virtualized or hyperconverged infrastructure (e.g., Nutanix, KVM)
• Exposure to cloud or hybrid-cloud environments and migration initiatives
• Experience supporting Continuous Monitoring, RMF, or ATO processes
• Experience integrating Splunk with ServiceNow or other ITSM platforms
• Background in DoD or Federal cybersecurity operations
• Demonstrated ability to support mission-critical systems and VIP end users

Salary Range: $119,000 - $160,000

Several factors influence the final salary or hourly rate, including but not limited to contract wage determinations, relevant work experience, role-specific skills and competencies, geographic location, educational background, certifications, and federal government contract labor categories.

Additional Information

Link Solutions Inc. offers a competitive compensation and benefits package to include paid holidays, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, company-paid long and short-term disability, life insurance, referral bonuses, relocation incentive program, certification reimbursement program, retirement, and more.

Link Solutions, Inc. is an EOE. AA/M/F/D/V. We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.