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Splunk Security Engineer

Company:
Input Technology Solutions
Location:
Bay St. Louis, MS, 39520
Posted:
July 25, 2025
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Job Description

Input Technology Solutions is seeking an experienced Splunk Security Engineer with expertise in Cribl to join our Splunk Engineering team in Stennis, MS! The ideal candidate will assist with the designing, implementing, and maintaining of DHS' Splunk environment while leveraging Cribl for data processing and routing.

What You'll Get to Do:

The Splunk Security Engineer should feel comfortable optimizing and refining the current Splunk implementation while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance DHS' overall security posture.

The Splunk Security Engineer will:

Design, implement, and maintain the Splunk infrastructure and solutions

Configure and optimize Cribl Stream for data collection, processing, and routing

Develop and maintain Splunk dashboards, alerts, and reports

Assist with troubleshooting issues related to Splunk and Cribl implementations

Perform capacity planning and performance tuning for Splunk and Cribl environments

Collaborate with cross-functional engineering and ISSO teams to gather requirements and deliver solutions

Document and map the architecture of the current Splunk implementation

Support the development of a Security Engineering Tool roadmap

Stay current with emerging security technologies and industry trends to recommend improvements or additions.

You'll Bring These Qualifications:

Ability to attain DHS EOD with Top Secret clearance

ITIL V4 Foundations certification (or obtain in first 6 months)

BA/BS or equivalent +10 years of experience

Significant experience in cybersecurity, with strong hands-on experience in access management and network security

5+ years of experience as a Splunk Engineer

2+ years of experience with Cribl Stream

Strong knowledge of search processing language (SPL)

Proficient in scripting languages (Python, Bash PowerShell) for automation and integration

Experience with Linux/Unix system administration

Experience working with and guiding technicians with varying skill levels and supporting end users remotely

Experience with security tools and technologies, like SIEM, IDS/IPS, and firewalls

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly in optimizing security workflows

Professional, customer-oriented, and even-keeled under pressure

Effective communicator at all levels, both written and verbal

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

Splunk Certified Admin or Architect certification

Splunk Enterprise Security certification

Significant experience with Cribl LogStream and Cribl Edge

Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices

Familiarity with other observability tools (Elasticsearch, Prometheus)

Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)

Experience with large-scale, distributed systems

Full-time

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