Sr. Platform Engineer I (Splunk) (6382)

MetroStar is a company dedicated to delivering exceptional technology services by focusing on their people. They are seeking a Sr. Splunk Engineer I to deliver data engineering and platform operations for continuous monitoring and analysis, ensuring reliable and scalable Splunk capabilities that support mission operations across the federal government.

Responsibilities:

• Design and manage Splunk data ingestion pipelines and dashboards supporting mission-critical use cases
• Operate and maintain Splunk Enterprise in a secure, high-availability environment
• Support security monitoring, detection, and incident response operations
• Participate actively in Agile execution and team delivery cadence
• Optimize data pipelines, performance, and data quality across the platform
• Communicate technical insights, risks, and issues clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Establish and maintain a high level of customer trust and confidence through technical excellence and reliable delivery
• Apply creativity and sound engineering judgment to deliver innovative solutions aligned to customer needs

Requirements:

• Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility required
• Required technical certifications include Splunk Enterprise Certified Administrator or equivalent demonstrated administrative capability and Security+
• Possess DoD 8140 certification aligned to the 521 Cyber Defense Infrastructure Support Specialist work role, such as Security+, SSCP, CySA+, PenTest+, CASP+, GCIH, CISSP, or GSLC
• 5+ years of experience in data management or systems administration, including at least 3 years of hands-on experience in an enterprise Splunk environment
• Demonstrated experience designing, deploying, and managing on-prem enterprise Splunk services integrated with systems and networks
• Hands-on experience performing data onboarding, including log ingestion, parsing, normalization, and index management
• Proven ability to build and maintain Splunk dashboards, searches, and reports to support operational and security use cases
• Operational experience managing Splunk infrastructure, including forwarders, indexers, search heads, and performance tuning
• Ability to contribute immediately with minimal ramp-up in a mission-critical operational environment
• Bachelor's degree in a technical field is preferred. Relevant experience may substitute for education requirements