- Company Name
- Scientific Research Corporation
- Job Title
- Platform Boundary Defense - Splunk Engineer
- Job Description
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**Job title**
Platform Boundary Defense – Splunk Engineer
**Role Summary**
Design, deploy, harden, and maintain Splunk SIEM architecture for classified DoD systems. Support the Full Lifecycle Management of the Platform Boundary Defense (PBD) environment, including vulnerability assessment, documentation, and coordination with multidisciplinary security stakeholders.
**Expectations**
Deliver secure, compliant SIEM solutions on DoD‑deployed platforms, meet RMF and DISA STIG requirements, and produce accurate technical documentation for accreditation teams.
**Key Responsibilities**
- Rack, cable, and configure PBD hardware and network components.
- Design, test, deploy, and harden Splunk Enterprise (or equivalent) SIEM architecture.
- Conduct weekly vulnerability scans (ACAS/HBSS) and remediate findings.
- Create and manage Engineering Change Documents and lifecycle records.
- Coordinate with Security Engineers, Network/System Admins, IAMs/ISSMs, certification authorities, vendors, and program managers.
- Develop RMF accreditation artifacts (architecture diagrams, inventories, risk assessments, POA&Ms, data flow docs).
- Maintain detailed technical documentation and system configuration baselines.
- Perform system administration on DoD‑deployed platforms and assist in SIT/AISIT events.
- Support certification and accreditation processes for data flows, dashboards, and ingest pipelines.
**Required Skills**
- Back‑end Splunk installation, hardening, configuration, and administration.
- Windows/Linux system administration on DoD environments.
- Experience with DISA STIGs for Linux/Splunk components.
- Strong knowledge of RMF, DISA STIGs, and secure design best practices.
- Advanced troubleshooting and performance tuning of SIEM solutions.
- Proficiency in automation (Ansible, PowerShell, Bash) for configuration management.
- Clear communication and ability to produce high‑quality technical documentation.
**Required Education & Certifications**
- DoD 8570.1 IAT Level II (or equivalent) credential required.
- Security+ | SCNP | SSCP | CISSP | GSEC (must hold at least one).
- Splunk Enterprise Certified Admin or Architect desired.
- U.S. citizenship and U.S. Government Secret clearance with TS eligibility required.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Systems Engineering, or related field (preferred).
North charleston, United states
On site
Mid level
20-09-2025