Splunk SME (CI Poly)

Post Date

Aug 07, 2025

Location

Sully,
Virginia

ZIP/Postal Code

20151
US
Oct 12, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

Software Engineering

Req #

DC0-800694

Pay Rate

$70 - $87 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

The Splunk engineer will build applications to help manage, search, analyze, and visualize data. The role includes troubleshooting and performing Splunk application development following a Scrum Agile approach. The role also includes integrating Splunk with other applications (e.g., ServiceNow)

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Required Skills & Experience

Active TS/SCI Clearance with Counterintelligence (Cl) Polygraph
7 + years experience and demonstrated knowledge supporting IT Systems
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Current Security+ or DOD 8570 IAT Level II Certification
Proven experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining Splunk solutions including, but not limited to: Splunk Enterprise, Splunk IT Service Intelligence, Splunk Log Management
Knowledge of Linux security best practices
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
Service-oriented mindset
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Splunk Certifications:
o Splunk Certified for Splunk IT Service Intelligence (ITSI)
o Splunk Certified Administrator (SCA)
o Splunk Certified Power User (SCPU)
o Splunk Certified Architect (SCA)
o Splunk Certified for Splunk Cloud (SCSC)

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

ServiceNow Certified System Administrator (SCSA)
AWS Certification
ITIL v4 Certification
Strong understanding of IT operations, security, and business intelligence.
Good team player with a strong willingness to help others
Experience scripting in the following preferred:
o Python, Perl, and JavaScript in relation to Splunk Apps/Add-ons
o SQL for querying structured data
o Knowledge of XML and JSON for data handling
o Splunk Search Processing Language (SPL) for data analysis in Splunk

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.