Splunk Engineer (Secret) DC, MD, VA - August Schell
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 8, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 4, 2026.
Who we are...
August Schell offers 30 years of experience in providing our customers innovative solutions and engineering services to their most challenging needs. We thrive on navigating complex IT difficulties and are driven to find the best solutions for our customers. Our team delivers expert knowledge in cyber security, big data, endpoint security and cloud solutions. Our ability to serve our customers with continued excellence is a direct reflection of our dedicated and exceptional people. At August Schell, we are not only a team, we are a family.
What we are looking for.
August Schell is seeking a Splunk Engineer to join our Engineering team. This role ensures the smooth deployment of enterprise Splunk technologies for our customers. The ideal candidate has sharp Splunk knowledge and keen problem-solving skills, and can quickly analyze, identify and resolve complicated issues while bringing to light solutions not previously considered. August Schell Splunk engineers are self-motivated, eager to learn new technologies, thrive in a fast-paced environment and drive customer success. This position combines work in the DC, Maryland and Virginia (DMV) area with additional travel throughout the United States.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Drive complex deployments of Splunk while working side-by-side with our customers.
Solve unique challenges across a variety of use cases.
Collaborate across customer organizations to identify limiting parameters and determine the best way to overcome environmental challenges.
Leverage your experience and share best practices to develop innovative solutions for maximum user adoption, product value, and customer satisfaction.
Deploy, configure, and tune Splunk Premium solutions, including Enterprise Security, UEBA, SOAR, and ITSI.
Plan and execute Splunk Cloud migrations and support customer Splunk Cloud environments.
Support Cribl professional services engagements as needed, such as designing and deploying Cribl Stream data pipelines alongside Splunk.
Minimum Qualifications
Active Secret level security clearance (or higher).
Splunk Enterprise Certified Architect certification.
CompTIA Security+ certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire).
3+ years of technical consulting experience with Splunk or Cribl.
Experience in both Unix and Windows operating systems; comfortable on the command line interface.
Demonstrable understanding of common enterprise applications (especially in the areas of security and finance).
Willingness to travel (primarily U.S. travel).
Valid U.S. Driver’s License (required).
Ability to quickly explore, examine and understand complex problems and apply them to customer use cases.
Ability to collaborate and communicate with technical and non-technical professionals of all levels; from IT administrators to executive stakeholders.
Self-motivated and self-educating, as well as able to work well on a team.
High level of organization with a healthy sense of urgency, ability to prioritize, communicate clearly and effectively, and meet aggressive deadlines with competing priorities.
Excellent troubleshooting skills, with the ability to resolve issues in a timely and systematic manner.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Assurance or other relevant field.
Strong knowledge/experience with Linux (RHEL or RHEL-based distributions), Windows Server (2016 and greater), Scripting (Bash, PowerShell, Python), and Splunk Enterprise.
Splunk Core Certified Consultant certification.
Splunk Enterprise Security Certified Admin or Splunk ITSI Certified Admin certification, OR a Splunk accreditation in Enterprise Security, ITSI, or SOAR.
Active TS clearance.
Experience with Cribl (Stream, Edge, or Search) or a Cribl certification.
Pay Transparency…
August Schell will never discharge or discriminate against employees or applicants for discussing, inquiring about, or sharing information regarding their pay or the pay of others, in compliance with 41 CFR 60-1.35(c). The salary range for this position is $150,000 to $190,000 per year, based on qualifications, experience, and market alignment. This position is classified as Exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Non-exempt employees are eligible for overtime pay in accordance with federal and state law for hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek. We offer a competitive benefits package including, health insurance, retirement savings plans, paid time off and professional development opportunities.
All are welcome...
August Schell is a proud Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status.