Senior Splunk Cyber Security Engineer

General Information

Requisition # R64809 Locations USA-VA-Chantilly Posting Date 12/12/2025 Security Clearance Required TS/SCI w/ Poly Remote Type Onsite Time Type Full time

Description & Requirements

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MANTECH seeks a motivated, career, and customer-oriented Senior Splunk Cyber Security Engineer to join our team in Chantilly, VA.
 

In this role, you will support a mission-critical initiative and contribute directly to cybersecurity operations through the administration and engineering of a large enterprise Splunk environment. This position is ideal for professionals with strong hands-on experience in system integration, data management, and cyber defense initiatives. You will play a key role in maintaining and tuning Splunk systems, while collaborating with technical teams and cyber analysts across a dynamic enterprise environment.
 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Managing the day-to-day operation of large enterprise Splunk deployments
• Troubleshooting data collection issues and resolving system conditions affecting stability or integrity
• Deploying and maintaining both supported and unsupported Splunk add-ons
• Executing Splunk Enterprise upgrades and patches
• Configuring and deploying Splunk forwarders using centralized management tools
• Maintaining and tuning Splunk Enterprise Security (ES) content and performance
• Managing knowledge objects, data models, dashboards, alerts, and operational content
• Supporting API integrations and external system connectivity
• Developing and maintaining detailed engineering and compliance documentation
• Contributing to Splunk deployment and architecture diagrams and system documentation
• Enforcing role-based access controls and operational security policies
• Collaborating with cyber analysts and engineering teams to improve detection and response capabilities
• Applying relevant security policies, standards, and technical guidelines to ensure compliance 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree, or 4+ additional years of cybersecurity experience in lieu of a degree
• 5+ years of experience in an enterprise and/or cybersecurity-focused environment
• Experience with Splunk administration and engineering
• Experience with Splunk Enterprise Security (ES) operations and configurations
• Proficiency with Unix and Windows environments
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+, CCNA-Security, GSEC) 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Splunk certifications such as Architect, Consultant I/II, Admin, or Power User
• Experience with scripting or programming languages (e.g., Bash, Python, Java, Perl, .NET)
• Familiarity with developing and deploying operational and security use cases within Splunk 

Clearance Requirements:

• Must have a current/active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph 

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
• Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers via email, phone, or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations

MANTECH International Corporation considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.

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