Security Engineer – Splunk

Job overview

The Security Engineer – Splunk role is onsite in Fayetteville, NC. Compensation is not specified. SOFtact Solutions supports warfighters and government entities through cybersecurity, IT services, and other mission-critical engineering services. The engineer designs, implements, and administers Splunk security solutions, integrating Security Operations Center tools and supporting SIEM data collection, incident response, and security operations. The role helps maintain a distributed Splunk environment and improve cybersecurity systems through technical leadership, troubleshooting, and configuration.

What you'll do

• Lead integration of customer Security Operations Center tools with Splunk SIEM
• troubleshoot network environments and SIEM data collection
• review SIEM security design and recommend configurations
• design, architect, and implement Splunk solutions
• create custom parsers, correlation rules, reports, dashboards, alerts, and queries
• administer Splunk Core and Enterprise Security
• support upgrades, data models, and clustering
• serve as a cybersecurity systems subject matter expert.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

security engineer

splunk

splunk enterprise security

siem

cybersecurity

incident response

fayetteville nc

softact solutions

top secret clearance

dod 8570

network security

onsite

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Top Secret clearance required, with eligibility to obtain SCI; DoD 8570 IAT Level III and/or CNDSP-tier certification required or obtainable within six months; travel as required.

About the employer

SOFtact Solutions is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.