Splunk Consulting Engineer

Job Description August Schell is seeking an experienced and cleared Splunk Consulting Engineer (Onsite, Washington, DC) to join our Engineering team supporting federal civilian projects. This role offers an exciting opportunity to deliver high-impact solutions within the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community, leveraging Splunk technologies to modernize cybersecurity environments. The ideal candidate will have deep Splunk Enterprise Security (ES) experience, strong consulting and client-facing skills, and the ability to work effectively in complex, cleared environments. Primary Responsibilities You will lead Splunk implementation and optimization efforts across a variety of federal customer environments. Responsibilities Include * Driving complex deployments of Splunk Enterprise and Enterprise Security (ES) in cleared customer environments. * Designing and implementing solutions that align with Zero Trust and cybersecurity modernization initiatives. * Collaborating with cross-functional teams and client stakeholders to assess requirements and propose innovative solutions. * Troubleshooting performance issues and ensuring the reliability, scalability, and security of Splunk environments. * Supporting integration with tools such as GitLab and Kubernetes (preferred). * Developing and documenting technical procedures and providing knowledge transfer to client teams. * Maintaining compliance with all clearance and security protocols, including lifestyle polygraph requirements. Required Education, Experience, & Skills * Active Top Secret clearance and ability/willingness to undergo lifestyle polygraph. * 3+ years of experience deploying and managing Splunk in enterprise or federal environments. * Demonstrated expertise in Splunk Enterprise Security (ES). * Experience working with both Unix/Linux and Windows systems. * Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills. * Ability to work effectively in a client-facing consulting capacity. * Must be able to work onsite in Washington, DC. Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field. * Experience integrating Splunk with GitLab and/or Kubernetes environments. * Additional Splunk accreditations such as Enterprise Security (ES) Accreditation or Consultant Certification. * Familiarity with Zero Trust Architecture and federal cybersecurity frameworks. Who we are... August Schell offers 30 years of experience in providing our customers innovative solutions and engineering services to their most challenging needs. We thrive on navigating complex IT difficulties and are driven to find the best solutions for our customers. Our team delivers expert knowledge in cyber security, big data, endpoint security and cloud solutions. Our ability to serve our customers with continued excellence is a direct reflection of our dedicated and exceptional people. At August Schell, we are not only a team, we are a family. Equal Employment Opportunity August Schell Enterprises Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing a workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation or gender identity), national origin, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Accommodations If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at hr@augustschell.com. #J-18808-Ljbffr