Splunk & Cyber Engineer

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Secret

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Cyber and IT Risk Management

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Splunk Administration, Splunk Enterprise Security, Splunk Infrastructure Monitoring, Teamwork and Cooperation

Certifications:

None

Experience:

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

As a Splunk & Cyber Engineer supporting USCENTCOM, you will play a pivotal role in enabling data‑driven cyber operations and accelerating the command’s ability to detect, respond to, and mitigate threats. You will lead the engineering, deployment, and optimization of Splunk Enterprise and Splunk Enterprise Security (ES) solutions that support high‑tempo operations and mission‑critical decision‑making. 

HOW A SPLUNK & CYBER ENGINEER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

Duties and Responsibilities:

o   Lead the design, deployment, and administration of Splunk Enterprise, Splunk ES, and Splunk ITSI across complex, multi‑classification environments supporting CENTCOM missions. 

o   Engineer end‑to‑end data ingestion pipelines, including onboarding, parsing, CIM normalization, correlation rule development, and integration with enterprise security tools. Develop advanced dashboards, alerts, analytics, and automation to support threat hunting, incident response, and operational reporting for the Joint Cyber Center (JCC). 

o   Conduct performance tuning, capacity planning, system hardening, and lifecycle management of Splunk infrastructure to ensure high availability and resilience. 

o   Collaborate with cybersecurity, network, and systems engineering teams to integrate Splunk with SIEM/SOAR platforms, mission systems, and emerging technologies. 

o   Perform vulnerability analysis, risk assessments, and forensic support using Splunk‑based analytics and data models. 

o   Translate CENTCOM operational requirements into scalable, secure, and cost‑effective Splunk solutions aligned with mission priorities. 

o   Build trusted relationships with CENTCOM stakeholders, providing expert guidance and mentoring junior engineers. 

o   May serve as a team or task lead, guiding technical execution and ensuring alignment with operational and cybersecurity objectives. 

Additional Responsibilities:

• Provide engineering support during system deployment and integration projects.
• Participate in performance tuning and optimization to maximize system efficiency and uptime.
• Research and implement best practices and new technologies to improve system capabilities.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

• Certification: DoD 8140 or DoD 8570 Certification (or equivalent)
• Experience: 5+ years of related experience
• Required Skills:
  • Extensive experience in systems engineering and infrastructure management.
  • Strong understanding of virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V) and cloud-based solutions.
  • Expertise in networking protocols, security technologies, and firewalls.
  • Advanced proficiency in scripting (PowerShell, Python) for automation and system management tasks.
  • Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure issues.
  • Experience in preparing detailed system documentation and operational procedures.
  • Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles and tools.
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills for working with cross-functional teams.
• Desired Skills:
  • Familiarity with USCENTCOM's mission and operations.
  • Proficiency in SPL (Search Processing Language) 
  • Experience with CIM mapping, data modeling, and correlation searches 
  • Strong Linux administration skills 
  • Familiarity with Python, REST APIs, and automation frameworks 
  • Understanding of enterprise cybersecurity tools, SIEM/SOAR, and network architecture 
  • Experience supporting classified environments and secure enclaves 
  • Proven ability to design and implement disaster recovery strategies.
  • Hands-on experience with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet).
• Security clearance level: Secret
• US citizenship required

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

• Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, competitive pay and paid time off
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

·         Access to cutting‑edge technology 

The likely salary range for this position is $125,800 - $170,200. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA FL MacDill AFB

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Our Identity Verification Process:

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

About Our Work:

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at

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