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Sr. Cyber Security Engineer (Cribl/Splunk) with Security Clearance

Catapult StaffingChantilly, VA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 17 Aug 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid role offers a fantastic opportunity to leverage your deep expertise in Splunk and Cribl to significantly enhance an organization's security posture, with ample room for professional growth. If you thrive on complex problem-solving, enjoy collaborating with stakeholders, and possess a TS/SCI with CI Poly, this position is designed for you to make a substantial impact. Apply today to join a leading team and contribute to critical security operations!

Quick Overview

Work Type
Hybrid
Schedule
Employee
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Sr. Cyber Security Engineer - Splunk/Cribl
TS/SCI with CI Poly We are looking for a highly skilled Sr. Cyber Security Engineer (Splunk/Cribl) to join our cybersecurity team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for implementing, managing, and optimizing the Splunk platform to automate and orchestrate security operations. This role requires expertise in developing custom playbooks for various stakeholders, integrating with other security tools, and enhancing the overall security posture of the organization. How you’ll make an impact

  • Create custom Splunk reports, dashboards, and content per customer requirements.
  • Ability to troubleshoot Splunk instances.
  • Execute all tasks outlined in the scope of work and follow standard operating procedures with minimal oversight.
  • Work with clients to analyze and understand their needs and objectives.
  • Serve as the escalation level for complex issues as necessary.
  • Aid Associate, Level I, and Level II Engineers on sophisticated tasking. What we’re looking for
  • Currently holds a TS/SCI with Full-Scope polygraph.
  • Security Certification (i.e, Security+, CISSP, etc) required.
  • Experience operating in classified environments.
  • Strong understanding of identity, SIEM, cybersecurity, and infrastructure concepts.
  • Splunk Core certification required.
  • Splunk IT Service Intelligence (ITSI) certification desired.
  • Splunk Certified Architect/Consultant preferred.
  • Experience with, or interest in, learning, deploying, and maintaining Splunk SOAR.
  • Experience with, or interest in, learning, deploying, and maintaining Splunk Enterprise Security.
  • Experience with, or interest in, learning, deploying, and maintaining Cribl Stream.
  • Robust understanding of identity, SIEM, cybersecurity, and infrastructure concepts.
  • Strong Linux and scripting (Python, Ansible, Terraform, JSON, others.) experience.
  • Experience working in a Security Operations Center (SOC)
  • Experience operating in classified environments.
  • Initial understanding of leadership concepts and ideas.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team.
  • Ability to clearly communicate complex messages to a variety of audiences.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
  • Willingness to travel to meet client needs.
  • Open to government workers and/or government experience.

Skills

Splunk
Ansible
Python
Terraform

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