Splunk Machine Learning Engineer
Splunk Machine Learning Engineer
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Job Description
Responsibilities & Qualifications
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Architect develop and deploy machine learning models using Splunk MLTK in a fully on-premises infrastructure.
- Collaborate with Splunk engineers SOC teams and leadership to identify use cases and deliver ML-driven insights.
- Translate complex ML requirements into actionable implementation plans and communicate them effectively to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Integrate ML models into Splunk dashboards alerts and workflows to support real-time monitoring and anomaly detection.
- Provide guidance on data preparation feature engineering and model evaluation within Splunk.
- Document processes model assumptions and implementation details to support knowledge transfer and compliance.
- Serve as the subject matter expert for MLTK advocating for necessary infrastructure or configuration changes to support ML initiatives.
- Stay current with Splunk and MLTK updates and evaluate potential future cloud integrations.
- Ensure all implementations are aligned with zero-trust compliance principles.
- Support integration of ML models with SOAR platforms to enhance automated detection and response workflows.
- Apply knowledge of the MITRE ATT&CK framework to align ML use cases with real-world adversary behaviors
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Active Top Secret (TS) clearance (TS/SCI preferred).
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Mathematics Statistics or a related field.
- 3 years of experience with Splunk including hands-on use of the Machine Learning Toolkit (MLTK).
- Strong understanding of machine learning principles model lifecycle and operationalization in production environments.
- Proficiency in Python SPL (Search Processing Language) and data manipulation techniques.
- Experience working in air-gapped or on-premises environments with physical infrastructure.
- Familiarity with the MITRE ATT&CK framework and its application in threat detection.
- Experience with SOAR platforms and integrating ML models into automated security workflows.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to convey technical needs and recommendations to leadership and cross-functional teams.
- Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Splunk Enterprise Security (ES) or ITSI.
- Familiarity with government cybersecurity frameworks (e.g. NIST RMF).
- 8570 IAT II and CSSP Infrastructure.
- Splunk certifications (e.g. Splunk Core Certified Power User Splunk Certified Developer Splunk MLTK User).
Overview
We are seeking a Machine Learning Engineer to support our Prime Contract with the Defense Threat Reduction Agency.
TekSynap is a fast growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. Technology moving at the speed of thought embodies these principles the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.
We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health dental vision 401K life insurance short-term and long-term disability plans vacation time and holidays.
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Additional Job Information
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Location: Fort Belvoir VA
- Type of environment: Office
- Noise level: Low
- Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
- Amount of Travel: Less than 10%
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle feel touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop kneel crouch or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision distance vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE
U.S Citizenship
Minimum of a Top-Secret Clearance
OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals employment decisions will be based on merit qualifications and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race color creed religion sex national origin disability age genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as protected status). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms conditions and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities participation in all company-sponsored activities and all employment actions such as promotions compensation benefits and termination of employment.
Employment Type
Full-Time
