Principal Splunk Analyst (Principal Cyber Security Analyst)

Job overview

The Principal Splunk Analyst (Principal Cyber Security Analyst) role is onsite in North Las Vegas, NV. Compensation is $118,560–$180,814.40 per year. The role supports the Cyber Security section at Mission Support and Test Services, helping protect infrastructure and support national security missions. This role develops and manages Splunk capabilities that help detect threats and system intrusions. It configures Splunk environments and applications, onboards data, develops SOAR playbooks, and works with cybersecurity partners to investigate threat information, mitigate vulnerabilities, and support compliance reporting.

What you'll do

• Manage the Splunk environment
• lead Splunk deployment, application implementation, data onboarding, and integrations
• maintain Enterprise Security, SOAR, and ITSI applications
• develop SOAR playbooks
• design custom Splunk solutions
• assist threat hunters with vulnerability mitigation
• support FISMA reporting, compliance scanning, continuous monitoring, and audit reporting.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

principal splunk analyst

principal cyber security analyst

splunk

cybersecurity

threat detection

soar

enterprise security

itsi

north las vegas nv

mission support and test services

doe q clearance

$118,560–$180,814.40/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• pension and 401(k)
• paid time off and 96 hours of paid holidays
• relocation assistance when located more than 75 miles from the work location
• tuition assistance and reimbursement.

Why this role

Preferred certifications include Splunk Enterprise Certified Architect, Splunk Enterprise Security Certified Administrator, Splunk SOAR Certified Automation Developer, and Splunk IT Service Intelligence Certified Administrator. Work schedule is 4/10s, Monday through Thursday, subject to change.

About the employer

Mission Support and Test Services is hiring for this role. Industry: Facilities Support Services. Sector: 56.