Splunk Administrator

Remote | Full-Time | Secret Clearance Required

SteelGate is seeking a skilled Splunk Administrator/Operator with at least 4 years of Splunk experience to join our cybersecurity / IT operations team within a dynamic defense agency environment. The ideal candidate will drive the deployment, management, and optimization of Splunk Enterprise, Splunk User Behavior Analytics (UBA), Splunk Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR), and other Splunk monitoring/reporting capabilities to support mission-critical systems and cybersecurity goals. This role requires practical, hands-on experience working within secure, compliance-driven environments and a proactive approach to daily operations.

Requirements:
• At least 4 years of Splunk Administration experience. (It must be in your resume.)
• Active DoW Secret Security Clearance
• DoD 8570/8140 IAT II (e.i. Security+)
• Splunk Certified Administrator or higher

Key Responsibilities include:
• Splunk Platform Management: Install, configure, and maintain Splunk Enterprise, UBA, and SOAR in both on-premises and cloud/hybrid architectures; perform system upgrades, patching, and troubleshooting. Strong preference for any Oracle cloud experience.
• UBA and SOAR Optimization: Customize and fine-tune UBA models for behavioral analytics; configure playbooks, integrations, and automated actions within SOAR to accelerate threat response. Coordinate directly with on-prem/cloud infrastructure teams to maintain and deploy these modules.
• Security and Compliance: Implement and maintain Splunk best practices in accordance with defense agency security policies, compliance requirements, and data retention standards. Experience with STIGs mandatory.
• Incident Handling: Respond to incidents with appropriate logs and reports; proactively troubleshoot any log/analytic abnormalities preventatively.
• Collaboration & Agile Delivery: Work within Agile project teams, attending ceremonies (stand-ups, sprints, retrospectives) and using Jira for ticketing, backlog tracking, and documentation.
• Knowledge Sharing: Develop, update, and share technical documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), runbooks, and knowledge articles in alignment with agency practices. Work with many small, medium, and large teams to achieve agency and program objectives.
• Log Management and Analysis: Aggregate and parse logs from diverse data sources; develop and maintain dashboards, reports, alerts, and custom searches to surface actionable intelligence.
Additional Skills:
• Proficient in deploying and managing Splunk Enterprise, UBA, SOAR, and other Splunk modules.
• Comfortable with scripting (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation and data manipulation.
• Experience in designing and tuning Splunk searches, dashboards, alerts, and CIM compliance.
• Familiarity with log sources common to defense/enterprise networks (Windows, Linux, network appliances, security devices).
• Working knowledge of Jira for workflow management and Agile methodologies for project delivery.
• Must be able to work as a team member in a matrixed organization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; detail-oriented with a focus on operational excellence.
• Skilled communicator, able to collaborate with IT, cybersecurity, and mission teams in written and verbal communications with a positive attitude and customer-first approach.
• Proactive learner—stays current on Splunk and security operations best practices.

Job Types: Full-Time, Remote

Salary: $115,000 - $120,000

Schedule: Monday-Friday

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching

• Full Medical

• Paid time off

• Professional development assistance

STEELGATE LLC is a Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that prides itself in hiring top-level Subject Matter Experts (SME’s) proven to exceed deliverable expectations. STEELGATE LLC is focused on solving the hard problems facing our government and commercial clients. Our success lies in blending together relevant domain/functional knowledge with deep expertise in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Defensive Cyber Operations, cloud-based DevSecOps, Data Analytics & AI, Acquisition and Acquisition Management, and more. STEELGATE LLC has a positive, inclusive workplace environment where all team members and partners work towards mutual success. We have established a reliable reach-back program whereas all SMEs are available to support, advise and directly complete mission deliverables when necessary. STEELGATE LLC has a worldwide reputation as a valued and trustworthy partner. Our can-do attitude and willingness to support any mission requirement sets us apart from other small business organizations. Find out more about STEELGATE LLC @ www.steelgatellc.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.