Software Engineer

Veteran-Owned Firm Seeking a SPLUNK Cyber Software Engineer with TS/SCI for a role in Annapolis Junction, MD

My name is Stephen Hrutka. I lead a Veteran-Owned management consulting firm in Washington, DC. We specialize in Technical and Cleared Recruiting for the Department of Defense (DoD), the Intelligence Community (IC), and other advanced defense agencies.

At HRUCKUS, we support fellow Veteran-Owned businesses by helping them recruit for positions across organizations such as the VA, SBA, HHS, DARPA, and other leading-edge R&D-focused defense agencies.

We seek to fill a SPLUNK Cyber Software Engineer position in Annapolis Junction, MD.

The ideal candidate should have an active TS/SCI clearance and meet one of the following qualifications: a BS with 5 years of experience or a Master's degree with 3 years. Alternatively, 4 years of additional experience may substitute for a BS degree. The candidate should also have proven experience in a Splunk Administrator role or a similar position focused on Splunk. A strong understanding of Splunk architecture, components, and deployment options is required.

If you’re interested, I'll gladly provide more details about the role and discuss your qualifications further.

Thanks,

Stephen M Hrutka

Principal Consultant

HRUCKUS LLC

Executive Summary: HRUCKUS seeks a SPLUNK Cyber Software Engineer for a role supporting the Department of Navy in Annapolis Junction, MD.

Position Description: Join our client’s dynamic team in supporting a global communications network that delivers office automation solutions, document and information management tools, and collaboration, voice, and video capabilities. This secure, flexible, distributed architecture underpins a classified DoD IT system.

The Splunk Cyber Software Engineer will install, configure, and maintain Splunk environments.

Position Job Duties:

• Monitor the health, performance, and capacity utilization of Splunk infrastructure
• Implement best practices for Splunk deployment, configuration, and optimization
• Design and manage Splunk data models, indexes, and search heads
• Develop and maintain Splunk alerts, dashboards, and reports to meet client needs
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Splunk configuration, data ingestion, and search performance
• Collaborate with client stakeholders and cross-functional teams to integrate Splunk with other systems and applications
• Provide training and support to client teams on Splunk usage and best practices

Position Qualifications:

• TS/SCI level clearance is required
• Requires a BS and 5 years of experience OR Masters and 3 years; 4 years additional experience may be considered instead of a BS degree
• Proven experience as a Splunk Administrator or similarly named Splunk-focused role
• Strong understanding of Splunk architecture, components, and deployment options
• Proficiency in Splunk Search Processing Language (SPL) for creating complex search queries and reports
• Experience with Splunk data ingestion methods, including forwarders, HTTP Event Collector (HEC), and scripted inputs
• Familiarity with Splunk Enterprise Security (ES), Qumolos, and Splunk SOAR is a plus
• Solid understanding of IT infrastructure, including networking, operating systems, and security principles
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities

Certifications:

• 8140/8570 IAT Level III certification required
• Splunk Architect is desired
• Splunk Certified Administrator certification is desired

Details:

• Job Title: SPLUNK Cyber Software Engineer
• 3 Site Locations:
• Annapolis Junction, MD (Primary)
• JBAB (Depends on Responsibilities)
• Landover, MD (Future)
• Security Clearance Requirement: TS/SCI
• Assignment Type: Full-time
• Salary: Target of $140,000.