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Security Infrastructure Engineer - Splunk Admin

TEKsystems
$60.00 - $70.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Virginia, Alexandria
Feb 05, 2026
Description Primary Responsibilities: Work with government counterparts, contractors, and internal team members to deploy and manage policies, rules, and signature sets on cybersecurity capabilities Manage high-priority tasks and outages Maintain, develop, and improve Security Infrastructure standard operating procedures and tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) Maintain complete and current network and elevation diagrams for all managed security equipment Coordinate and comply with applicable change control boards and corresponding processes Advise and strategize with government and program leadership on ways to improve the security infrastructure, requiring multi-dimensional problem solving and ingenuity with impact on multiple aspects of the mission Provide briefings to program/project leadership, government leadership, and other internal stakeholders on security infrastructure status, updates/patches, issues, and/or upgrades Operate and maintain cybersecurity capabilities to include IDS/IPS/Netflow/SIEM/Snort/Linux/Virtualization etc Ensure Compliance standards Serve as a people leader for the SIMs team: Conduct annual performance assessments to include periodic check ins. Validate/approve time charging for both Leidos and vendor personnel. Provide coaching/mentoring to personnel. Develop and Execute Continual Service Improvement technical strategies to modify and enhance operational processes and impact strategic project/program goals and business results. Skills Security, elastic, splunk, SEIM Required Clearance and Certifications: Must have an ACTIVE SECRET clearance Must have DoD 8570 IAT II or higher certification (Security+ CE or equivalent) prior to start Must obtain a DOD-8570 CSSP Infrastructure Support certification within 6 months of start Preferred Qualifications: Experience with automation and orchestration frameworks (ex. Ansible, Puppet, Chef) Deep technical understanding of core current cybersecurity technologies as well as emerging capabilities Demonstrated understanding of the life cycle of cybersecurity threats (internal and external), attacks, attack vectors and methods of exploitation with an understanding of intrusion set TTPs Motivated self-starter with strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to create complex technical reports on analytic findings Familiarity or experience in Intelligence Driven Defense, Cyber Kill Chain methodology, and/or MITRE ATT&CK framework Prior hands-on experience as a SOC analyst Experience Level Intermediate Leve Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Alexandria, VA. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $60.00 - $70.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace TypeThis is a hybrid position in Alexandria,VA. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Feb 18, 2026. h4>About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.