Splunk Engineer - Active TS/SCI Required

Develop innovative solutions to enable secure and reliable operations of enterprise computer systems. Implement enterprise network cyber defense capabilities to prevent sophisticated cyber threats. Understand the fundamentals of layered defense and zero trust technologies. As a Splunk engineer, prevent adversary network threats, identify advanced attack vectors, and thwart methods of exploitation.

Work individually or in a small integrated team, and lead a task, project, or team. Ensure project completion and provide guidance and direction to lower-level technicians, specialists, and managers. Provide expertise in the engineering design, development, direction, and implementation of enterprise network cyber defense capabilities. Apply familiarity with the utilization, configuration, and implementation of cyber defense capabilities, including web content filters, email security capabilities, Intrusion Detection System, Intrusion Prevention Systems, Host Based Security Systems, Security Incident and Event Management tools, Domain Name System security practices, advanced log analysis, network monitoring, network flow analysis, packet capture analysis, network proxies, firewalls, anti-virus capabilities, Linux or UNIX command line, and access control lists.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience with Splunk systems administration
• Experience with Windows and Linux, including installing, configuring, or maintaining servers operating systems and applications
• Experience working with STIGs, SCAP, and cybersecurity best practices
• Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam
• HS diploma or GED and 7+ years of experience conducting or supporting cyber engineering projects and activities, Associate’s degree and 5+ years of experience conducting or supporting cyber engineering projects and activities, Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of experience conducting or supporting cyber engineering projects and activities, or Master’s degree and 1+ years of experience conducting or supporting cyber engineering projects and activities
• DoD 8570.01-M Information Assurance Technician (IAT) Level II Certification, including Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, GSEC, SSCP, CySA+, GICSP, or CND Certification
• DoD 8570.01-M Cyber Security Service Provider - Infrastructure Support Certification, including CEH, CySA+, GICSP, SSCP, CHFI, CFR, Cloud+, or CND Certification

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with VMWare
• Experience with big data analytics, machine learning, artificial intelligence, or anomaly detection
• Experience scripting in PowerShell and BASH command line interfaces or in Python or Perl scripting languages
• Experience in a consulting or client-facing environment
• Ability to automate security configurations of Linux and Windows systems, and recommend and implement remediations for non-compliant security controls
• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills, including using presentations to convey complex ideas to client and internal staff
• Possession of excellent problem-solving skills

Benefits

Essential Network Security (ENS) Solutions, LLC is a service-disabled veteran owned, highly regarded IT consulting and management firm. ENS consults for the Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC) providing innovative solutions in the core competency area of Identity, Credential and Access Management (ICAM), Software Development, Cyber and Network Security, System Engineering, Program/Project Management, IT support, Solutions, and Services that yield enduring results. Our strong technical and management experts have been able to maintain a standard of excellence in their relationships while delivering innovative, scalable and collaborative infrastructure to our clients.

Why ENS?

• Free Platinum-Level Medical/Dental/Vision coverage, 100% paid for by ENS
• 401k Contribution from Day 1
• PTO + 11 Paid Federal Holidays
• Long & Short Term Disability Insurance
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Tuition, Certification & Professional Development Assistance
• Workers’ Compensation
• Relocation Assistance