Job Title: Splunk Engineer (Sr.)

Location: Reston, VA (Hybrid-3x/Week)

Salary: DOE + full benefits

Clearance: Secret Clearance or preferred Top-Secret Clearance.

Overview:

TechSur Solutions is a digital services company whose mission is to enable digital transformation for our customers improving quality and efficiency. Based in the DC metropolitan area, TechSur specializes in advanced cloud services, modernization for both IT structures and applications, leveraging Agile development, and Data Analytics. Since we were formed in August of 2016, we have supported multiple impactful and exciting government programs

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Splunk Engineer to design, implement, and manage enterprise-level Splunk environments. This role requires deep expertise in Splunk architecture, data onboarding, search optimization, and integration with security and IT operations platforms. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the performance, scalability, and reliability of Splunk deployments across cloud and on-premise environments.

Key Responsibilities:

Splunk Architecture & Management:

Design, implement, and maintain Splunk environments, including clustered deployments, ensuring high availability and scalability.

Search & Dashboard Development:

Develop advanced SPL queries, dashboards, and reports. Optimize searches for performance and scalability across large datasets.

Data Onboarding & Parsing:

Onboard data from diverse sources using methods such as Syslog, HTTP Event Collector (HEC), and APIs. Parse and index logs to extract meaningful metrics and insights.

Security & IT Operations Integration:

Configure and manage Splunk Enterprise Security (ES) and/or IT Service Intelligence (ITSI) modules. Apply SIEM concepts to enhance security monitoring and incident response.

Automation & Scripting:

Use REST APIs and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) to automate Splunk tasks, integrations, and data workflows.

System Administration & Troubleshooting:

Perform Linux/Unix system administration tasks, including shell scripting and performance tuning. Troubleshoot and resolve Splunk performance issues.

Cloud Integration:

Manage and optimize Splunk deployments in cloud environments such as AWS and/or Azure.

Scalability & Optimization:

Scale Splunk infrastructure to support growing data volumes and user demands. Ensure system reliability and performance through proactive monitoring and tuning.

Required Skills: • 5+ years of experience in Splunk engineering and administration. • Advanced proficiency in SPL and dashboard/report development. • Strong experience with Splunk ES and/or ITSI. • Proficiency in Linux/Unix systems and shell scripting. • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and managing Splunk in cloud environments. • Familiarity with SIEM concepts and security operations.

Preferred Skills: • Splunk Certified Architect or Splunk Certified Admin. • Experience with large-scale Splunk deployments and clustering. • Knowledge of DevOps tools and CI/CD pipelines. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Education • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.