Splunk Security Engineer
Splunk Security Engineer
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$ 104650 - 189175
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Job Description
Are you ready to turn your skills into real-world impact Join Leidos as a Splunk Security Engineer in Suitland MD and be at the forefront of mission-critical cybersecurity. From defending networks to building scalable automation your work will shape the response and resilience of national operations.
What Youll Do
As a core member of our security engineering team you will:
- Develop maintain and execute automated SOAR playbooks that interact across systems and devices
- Analyze log events correlate data across multiple sources and enhance threat detection and response workflows
- Using SOAR connectors design integrations between Splunk SOAR and standard DoD products such as Trellix ePO Tanium Cisco (FirePower ISE Email Gateways AMP switch/routers) Palo Alto Firewalls Microsoft Active Directory DNS Exchange SharePoint IIS SQL Apache Tomcat RSA SecurID and Nessus VMWare vCenter/ESXi ServiceNow Azure and AWS NetApp Windows and Linux. Connectors may use APIs tokens or service accounts so understanding these options is important
- Configure and manage Splunk Enterprise Security including maintaining CIM compliance Risk-Based Alerting (RBA) ticketing and SIEM integrations
- Update and configure new Enterprise Security Content Updates when released.
- Lead the full lifecycle of automation - from concept through deployment to documentation and tuning
- Build visual dashboards reports and context-aware incident response tools
- Support operational readiness compliance and proactive detection technologies across endpoint cloud network and email infrastructures
- Apply patches and upgrades to Splunk SOAR and connectors
- Maintain existing/create new fleet of Development VMs (Windows Linux) that allow you to test and demonstrate playbook functionality
- Fully test and document playbook execution in the Development environment and be authoritative on presentation of playbook examples to new teams targeted for integration
What Youll Bring
Required:
- Active DoD TS/SCI clearance
- Bachelors degree and 8 years of experience or Masters and 6 years. Additional experience training or certifications may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Current IAT Level II certification (e.g. Security CE) or the ability to obtain within 30 days
- 5 years in Splunk SOAR/Phantom: playbook development troubleshooting and integrations
- Deep expertise in Splunk Administration security event analysis and Python-based automation
- Strong working knowledge of cross-platform integrations and security tool APIs
- Experience with process improvement in fast-moving security environments
Preferred:
- IAT Level III certification (e.g. CISSP)
- Splunk Certified Enterprise Security Administrator
- Proficiency in standard DoD Security and Operational products such as Active Directory DNS FWs (packet flows) Email ACAS Trellix/Tanium Splunk STIGs Windows/Linux and the standard services associated with these operating systems and products
- Technical writing skills for SOPs and integration documentation
- Completion of Splunk SOAR training courses
- Experience with MITRE ATT&CK integration and SOC-level triage workflows
Why Youll Love Working Here
- Mission-Focused: Your skills will directly strengthen national security operations
- Innovation-Driven: Get hands-on with advanced automation tools and frameworks
- Growth-Oriented: Access certifications trainings and cutting-edge technical challenges
- Team-Centric: Collaborate with passionate experts across cybersecurity engineering and intelligence
Ready to Elevate Your Impact
Apply now and become a driving force behind modern defense operations at Leidos.
NITESONI
EIO2024
Original Posting:
July 10 2025For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $104650.00 - $189175.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job education experience knowledge skills and abilities as well as internal equity alignment with market data applicable bargaining agreement (if any) or other law.
Employment Type
Full-Time
