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SPLUNK Engineer SME

Dobbs Defense Solutions, LLC
Annapolis, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 10/5/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/1/2026
Our Mission

At Dobbs Defense, we deliver mission-centric IT, Cyber, and data analytics solutions for our government and commercial clients through the convergence of automation, innovation, training, and education. Delivering high-quality IT, cybersecurity, and data analytics solutions through proven and innovative methods is our vision.


Job Description

Dobbs Defense Solutions is seeking an SPLUNK Engineer SME to add to our team.
The ideal engineer will maintain and enhance the existing Splunk infrastructure in the enterprise. The engineer will also further projects will involve the implementation of Splunk Enterprise Security (ES) and Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) and other vendor solutions.


Duties

 
  • Monitor the health, performance, and capacity utilization of Splunk infrastructure
  • Implement best practices for Splunk deployment, configuration, and optimization.
  • Design and manage Splunk data models, indexes, and search heads
  • Develop and maintain Splunk alerts, dashboards, and reports to meet client needs
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Splunk configuration, data ingestion, and search performance
  • Collaborate with client stakeholders and cross-functional teams to integrate Splunk with other systems and applications
  • Provide training and support to client teams on Splunk usage and best practices
  • Proven experience as a Splunk Administrator or similarly named Splunk focused role
  • Strong understanding of Splunk architecture, components, and deployment options
  • Proficiency in Splunk Search Processing Language (SPL) for creating complex search queries and reports


Qualifications
Required education and experience:

 
  • Requires experience with importing data in Splunk from various sources: endpoint security, network security (Firewalls, IPS/IDS, DNS, Proxy, etc.), data and application security, cloud security and technologies
  • Experience in working in a Splunk clustered environment supporting SOC or NOC environment required
  • Experience with virtualization technologies required
  • Splunk Architect, Splunk Admin
  • DoD 8570 Level 3 Certification


Required Clearance
 
  • TS/SCI

Working Environment
 
  • Onsite

Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Dobbs Defense Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified candidates for employment based on individual merit, job qualifications, and business needs. Employment decisions are made without regard to any status protected by applicable law. We are committed to fair and consistent practices in hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, and all terms and conditions of employment.






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