Splunk Admin (Lab Manager)

TL;DR

Splunk Admin (Lab Manager) (Cybersecurity): Serve as lead Linux systems administrator managing RHEL environments across development, lab, and production for TEN infrastructure supporting incident response and cybersecurity capabilities with an accent on Splunk administration, Ansible automation, and security compliance. Focus on developing dashboards and alerts, implementing STIG controls, troubleshooting storage issues, and optimizing lab procedures for mission continuity.

Onsite in Arlington, VA. U.S. Citizenship required with active DoD Secret clearance (TS/SCI preferred) and ability to obtain DHS Suitability.

Company

hirify.global provides cyber operations, data intelligence, systems integration, and mission support to U.S. Government customers in intelligence, defense, and civil sectors.

What you will do

• Oversee RHEL environments as lead Linux sysadmin across dev, lab, and production systems.
• Perform configuration management and deployments across Windows, MacOS, Linux/Unix, and virtual environments using Ansible.
• Administer Splunk Enterprise/Cloud for monitoring, analytics, dashboards, and security alerts.
• Implement security controls including STIG compliance, access management, and audits.
• Troubleshoot storage, network issues, and develop/maintain Ansible playbooks for automation.
• Advise on lab SOPs, policies, and efficiencies while managing project components.

Requirements

• BS in Computer Science/Engineering or related + 5+ years Linux sysadmin experience (or HS Diploma + 7+ years).
• 3+ years Splunk Enterprise administration and log ingestion.
• 3+ years Ansible (Core/Tower/AAP) for automation.
• Experience with multi-OS environments and virtualization.
• Ability to work collaboratively across physical locations.

Nice to have

• Writing technical/SOP procedures.
• Virtualization automation/optimization.
• DoD 8140.01 IAT Level II certification.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative environment with talented teams focused on innovation and complex problem-solving.
• Opportunity to work on advanced cybersecurity missions for U.S. Government.