Sr. Data Engineer I (6382)

MetroStar•Washington, DC

About The Position

As a Sr. Data Engineer (Splunk), you’ll deliver Splunk data engineering and platform operations for continuous monitoring and analysis with the goal to make an impact across the federal government. Our team is responsible for operating and evolving mission-critical SIEM and monitoring platforms, and you’ll ensure reliable, secure, and scalable Splunk capabilities that directly support mission operations and decision-making from day one. We know that you can’t have great technology services without amazing people. At MetroStar, we are obsessed with our people and have led a two-decade legacy of building the best and brightest teams. Because we know our future relies on our deep understanding and relentless focus on our people, we live by our mission: A passion for our people. Value for our customers. If you think you can see yourself delivering our mission and pursuing our goals with us, then check out the job description below!

Requirements

An active Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility required.
Bachelor’s degree in a technical field is preferred (relevant experience may substitute).
5+ years of experience in data management or systems administration, including at least 3 years of hands-on Splunk GA experience.
Demonstrated expertise in data onboarding, parsing, indexing, and dashboard development.
Experience operating Splunk Enterprise in regulated or high-security environments.
Holds Splunk Certified Core Consultant or Splunk Certified Enterprise Security Admin certification.
Meets DoD 8140 DCWF Role 521 – Cyber Defense Infrastructure Support Specialist requirements with certifications such as GMON, GRID, CEH, Cloud+, CySA+, GSEC, PenTest+, Security+, or SSCP.
Ability to contribute immediately with minimal ramp-up.

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.