Overview Darkblade Systems, a CIS Secure company, is a trusted provider of specialized capabilities to priority programs within the defense and intelligence communities, delivering scientific, engineering, technical, operational support and training services. Darkblade strives to be a business that puts people first: clients, colleagues, employees, and teammates. Our cleared personnel are experts in the operationalization and deployment of new and emerging technologies. We're seeking a Splunk Engineer for a unique, tailored mission. Responsibilities RESPONSIBILITIES: * Utilizing Splunk software for searching, monitoring, and analyzing machine-generated data. * Scripting Experience (python etc.); pulling data from tools via RestAPI; * Administering Splunk clusters. * Upgrading the tool when required. * API data calls. * IAVA support. * Perform CentOS7 to RHEL8 upgrades. * Pulling logs for servers. * Creating dashboards and briefing material using Splunk data for COR-T. OPERATING HOURS AND EXPECTATIONS: * This position operates 100% onsite unless otherwise discussed and approved by the Program Manager and customer; work is conducted on a standard eight (8) hour schedule Monday - Friday. TRAVEL: * This position requires no travel. Qualifications CLEARANCE: * Active Top Secret / SCI and Full Scope/Lifestyle Polygraph is required upon application for initial consideration. *** This position is not open for any clearance upgrades, reactivation, or sponsorship.*** EDUCATION: * MA/MS and 5yrs experience, or; * BA/BS in Computer Engineering or related field and seven (7) years of experience. CERTIFICATION(S): * N/A REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: * Significant understanding of Splunk Software and the tools necessary to perform the work. * Scripting Experience (python etc.); pulling data from tools via RestAPI; * MASH * Experience with Splunk metrics, diagnosing problems, and pulling data from repositories on servers from tools such as CASPORT, LATTEART, JIRA, and CONFLUENCE. * Creating Splunk Dashboards Benefits WHAT WE OFFER: At CIS Secure and its associated companies, Intrepid Solutions and Services and Darkblade Systems, we believe in promoting fair and transparent pay practices. We are committed to disclosing the compensation range for transparency and to set clear expectations for all applicants for this posting. This range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base salary for the advertised job, promotion, or transfer opportunity. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. The actual salary offered may vary based on various factors including but not limited to relevant experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, education, geographic location, as well as internal equity, and alignment to market data. Job Type: Full-time (onsite) Pay Range: $110,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) with company matching * Dental insurance * Medical insurance * Health Savings Account option * Flexible Spending * Vision insurance * Life and Disability Insurance * Ancillary offerings (Hospital Indemnity, Accident, Critical Illness, Pet Insurance) * Paid Time Off * Holiday pay Darkblade Systems, a CIS Secure company, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.