ISSE Splunk Engineer - Aerospace & Defence - Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited : Job Details

A U.S.-based, minority-owned IT consulting and managed services provider headquartered in Alexandria, VA, is seeking an ISSE Splunk Engineer to support critical cybersecurity initiatives. Delivering solutions across cybersecurity, network engineering, virtualization, enterprise IT support, and project management for both government and commercial clients, the firm values professionals who are detail-oriented, adaptable, and capable of thriving in dynamic, mission-driven environments. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical proficiency with Splunk both front and back end along with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues and respond quickly to evolving problem sets.

Ready to make an impact on high-priority cybersecurity programs? Apply now to join a fast-growing team where your Splunk expertise and problem-solving skills will drive mission success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer and scale clustered Splunk infrastructure (search heads, indexers, deployers, forwarders, ES).
• Build custom dashboards, alerts, and reports; onboard and normalize new data sources.
• Work with the SOC to develop detection logic and operational dashboards.
• Implement and manage Splunk apps, queries, alerts, and threat monitoring.
• Administer Red Hat (RHEL 8/9), including patching, tuning, networking, and Satellite/Ansible management.
• Build RHEL systems on VMware, vCenter, and Nutanix platforms.
• Operate security tools: ACAS, HBSS, ForeScout, Tripwire, Ivanti.
• Configure and run vulnerability scans; manage malware and remediation efforts.
• Support RMF compliance activities, POA&M management, and periodic assessments.
• Provide Tier 3 support for cybersecurity platforms and communicate findings effectively.

Skills/Must have:

• Active Top-Secret clearance with SCI
• 10 years of experience & BS or BA degree in a Computer Science or a related scientific discipline
• 2+ years of experience in a Splunk role?working in a Splunk?clustered environment
• 2+ years of knowledge and experience with ACAS and HBSS administration
• Must meet DoD 8570.01-M IAT-II baseline certification requirements such as SEC+ or equivalent
• Working experience with ForeScout
• Working experience with NESSUS

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Salary:

• $140,000.00 per year