GDIT is seeking a remote Senior Splunk Engineer/Log Manager with proven experience in the areas of application, database, and end-point event and log centralization/management. The resource will support a federal customer with the design and implementation of their compliant event logging implementation.

Duties and responsibilities include:

Design and implement comprehensive logging solutions, in alignment with M-21-31 and EO 14028 requirements leveraging Splunk Enterprise and other enterprise event driven tool suites.Work closely with government stakeholders to understand security requirements, interpret directives, and support the technical application to the operating environmentImplement log standards and data integrity processes to ensure events are logged in alignment with federal requirementsVerify logging compliance, ensuring application and system logs are generated and captured with the centralized logging solutionCandidate will be “hands-on” with the solution deployment and implementation of the following Splunk elements:Log data ingestion from applications, databases, infrastructure endpoints, and monitoring toolsDevelopment of Saved and Scheduled SearchesReport and Dashboard/Data Visualization developmentEstablish Logging Event Alerting and assist with event correlation dutiesEstablish interfaces and data sharing with other Splunk instances to integrate data feedsProvide strategic and technical recommendations to sponsor, occasionally writing short whitepapers and/or building executive briefsCollaborate with stakeholders to identify, implement, and prioritize new potential risk indicators into Splunk UBA.Develop and publish the following solution documentation:Document modifications to the current Splunk configuration baseline to include architecture diagramsPublish Splunk Job-Aids/User Documentation and Splunk Training MaterialsDevelop and deliver training to the stakeholder community, providing operational guidance to include the following elements:Deployed searchesReports and dashboardsAlertsEvent Correlation

Required Qualifications:

A master’s degree in computer science, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, Computer Science or a closely related technical field, 12 years of IT experience and at least 10 years of experience in developing and implementing Splunk Enterprise logging solutions.In lieu of a master’s degree, candidates with a bachelor’s degree in computer science, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, Computer Science or a closely related technical field, 14 years of IT experience and at least 10 years of experience in developing and implementing Splunk Enterprise logging solutions.In lieu of bachelor’s degree, candidates with a HS diploma require at least 16-18 years of extensive, directly relevant experience in Cybersecurity and at least 10 years of experience in developing and implementing Splunk Enterprise logging solutions.Splunk Certifications:  Splunk Enterprise Security Certified Admin, Splunk Enterprise Certified ArchitectAdvanced SPL search construction and optimization with a focus on security and detection engineeringThorough understanding of Splunk User Behavior Analytics to support the development of a UBA strategy and technical implementation.In-depth understanding of White House Memorandum on Federal System Logging Requirements (M-21 -31),  data integrity principles, log analysis, logging best practices, and rigorous auditing standards as they relate to government record-keeping requirements.Strong understanding of web application, database, networking, and compute infrastructure log data formats, event correlation, and data retention policies.In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, ISO, etc.), risk assessment methodologies, and federal compliance standards.Ability to translate technical security requirements into actionable plans for development teams and clearly articulate risks to non-technical stakeholders.Proven track record in designing and implementing robust Splunk-based log aggregation solutions in alignment with federal government-mandated compliance framework requirements.Exceptional written and verbal communication to support the development  and delivery of solution training.

●US Citizenship Required

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
● 401K with company match
● Comprehensive health and wellness packages
● Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
● Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
● Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
● Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays