Cribl/Splunk Engineer

🕒 October 2

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $150k - $175k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

👷🏻‍♀️ Engineer

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Valiant Solutions

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201 - 500 employees

Founded 2005

💼 Consulting

🎖️ Defense

🔒 Cybersecurity

Consulting • Defense • Cybersecurity

Valiant Solutions is a cybersecurity and IT services firm that specializes in securing the future by providing comprehensive and customized solutions to challenges faced by the Federal Government. With a focus on security engineering, operations, and strategic risk governance, the company addresses complex information security challenges through innovative application development and enterprise architecture. Recognized for its commitment to excellence, Valiant Solutions has been awarded numerous contracts and honors for its impactful contributions in the cybersecurity field.

📋 Description

• Design, develop and implement processes for ingesting data from various sources into Splunk using Cribl Edge and Cribl Cloud • Configure and manage data inputs for logs, metrics, and events to determine compliance with M-26-14 requirements at the FISMA system boundary level • Establish and maintain secure and reliable connections between Splunk and external systems or data sources using Cribl Edge and Cribl Cloud • Monitor and maintain alerts for failed data inputs • Design and recommend Cribl configurations for optimized performance and maximum cost savings • Design and implement log storage options maximizing cost efficiency while meeting OMB M-26-14 standards • Oversee configuration and maintenance of Cribl and Splunk infrastructure for optimal performance and security • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve Cribl/Splunk issues • Conduct root cause analysis for incidents and implement preventive measures • Monitor tool health and performance to identify issues, bugs, or potential improvements • Develop, review, and update operational documentation, including SOPs, job aids, application checklists, and playbooks • Support system access controls, including Account Management, Access Enforcement, Information Flow Enforcement, Least Privilege, and workflows for user account requests and recertifications • Collaborate with SOC teams on process optimization, tool tuning, tool integration, information sharing, playbook development, and incident response • Perform implementation, administration, operations and maintenance, optimization, and integration of cybersecurity tools, technologies, and services • Conduct regular Cribl/Splunk Enterprise upgrades for worker nodes, deployment servers, heavy forwarders, and syslog servers

🎯 Requirements

• 4 years of Information Technology Experience • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, Engineering, related degree or an additional two (2) years of experience • 3+ years of Splunk administration or engineering experience • Proficiency in configuring and managing Splunk inputs, setting up data ingestion pipelines, and establishing system connections • Knowledge of Splunk's Search Processing Language (SPL), data parsing techniques, and the use of regular expressions for data extraction and transformation • Skilled in optimizing data pipelines for performance and efficiency, handling large data volumes, and implementing best practices for data integrity and consistency • Cribl Certified Service Consultant (CCSC) or Cribl Certified Engineer (CC Engineer) preferred • Cribl Certified Admin (Stream and/or Edge) acceptable • Splunk Enterprise or Splunk Cloud Certified Admin bonus • Experience as an engineering team lead preferred • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks • Quiet and distraction-free workspace with adequate internet • Full attention and availability during working hours • Schedule during core business hours aligned with coworkers and Valiant's clients • Disclosure of current or future outside employment engagements and written approval for outside professional activities • Ability to sit or stand at a desk for prolonged periods and consistently operate a computer • Frequent communication and exchange of accurate information via electronic communication, phones, and in person • Ability to occasionally lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight, typically less than 20 pounds

🏖️ Benefits

• Valiant pays 99% of the Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage for Full-time Employees • Valiant contributes 25% towards Health Coverage for Family and Dependents • 100% Paid Short Term Disability and Life Insurance Policy for Full-time Employees • 100% Paid Certifications • 401K Matching up to 4% • Paid Time Off • Paid Federal Holidays • Wellness & Fitness Program • Valiant University – Online Education and Training Portal • FSA programs for: Medical Costs, Dependent Care, Transit, and Parking • Referral Bonuses • Remote work • Work-life balance • Career development opportunities

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