Splunk Operations Analyst

Position Description

Valiant Solutions is seeking a Splunk Operations Analyst to join our rapidly growing and innovative cybersecurity team!

 

Named one of the Best Places to Work in the Washington DC area for TEN consecutive years, Valiant is proud of our employee-centric culture and commitment to excellence. If you are interested in learning more about Valiant and this opportunity, we invite you to apply now!

 

This position allows for 100% remote work. Remote work necessitates a high-level trust in our employees and we strictly adhere to the details found below in our Remote Work Policy. 

 

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5 years of Information Technology Experience 
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, Engineering, related degree or an additional two (2) years of experience.
• 2+ years of Splunk administration, analyst, or engineering experience.
• Experience with data analysis, visualization techniques, and best practices in Splunk.
• Proven ability to interpret and analyze data from various log sources to identify patterns, anomalies, and trends.
• Splunk Core Certified Power User

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Splunk Core Certified Advanced Power User, Splunk Enterprise Certified Admin, Sec+, CEH, CISSP, etc.
• Experience working in a Security Operations Center as a SOC or Incident Response  Analyst
• Experience with HTTP coding, JavaScript coding, and Python. 
• Experience with correlation searches in Splunk, advanced dashboards, advanced Splunk Visualizations

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute advanced and complex Splunk searches to retrieve, analyze, and visualize data.
• Optimize existing Splunk queries for performance and efficiency.

• Interpret and analyze data from various log sources to identify patterns, anomalies, and trends.
• Provide insights and actionable recommendations based on search results and data analysis.

• Design, create, and maintain basic dashboards to provide a clear visual representation of data.

• Configure, manage and optimize Splunk alerts to notify relevant stakeholders about critical events or anomalies, reduce false positives, and ensure timely issue detection.
• Generate regular and ad-hoc reports using Splunk’s reporting capabilities and basic visualizations, ensuring accuracy, relevance, and alignment with business objectives
• Customize Splunk visualizations (e.g., charts, graphs, tables) to represent data clearly and effectively.

• Ensure data integrity and consistency across all Splunk searches, dashboards, alerts, and reports. Troubleshoot and resolve data discrepancies and issues promptly.

• Work closely with IT, security, and business teams to understand their data needs and provide relevant Splunk solutions.
• Document search queries, dashboards, alert configurations, and report specifications for future reference and knowledge sharing.

 

About Valiant Solutions

Valiant Solutions is a security-focused IT solutions provider with public clients nationwide. Named one of the fastest growing privately held companies by Inc. 5000, Washington Technology’s Fast 50, and Washington Business Journal’s Best Places to Work in the D.C. area, Valiant Solutions prides itself on providing its employees with great benefits and career development opportunities. As a company, we are just as committed to growing careers as we are to building world-class IT solutions, all while enjoying an unparalleled work-life balance. We are in a phase of tremendous growth and building the team that will take us to the next level. We seek people whose talents and accomplishments will contribute to a thriving company, who have the character to support their capacity, and can make a positive impact on our culture. Alongside our talented team, you’ll learn to think quickly on your feet and expand your own personal and professional skill set. Our management team will inspire you to consider new perspectives and challenge you to become a better practitioner in the fast-paced industry of IT security. We hire people we respect – and we trust them to deliver results leveraging their expertise. If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment as part of a stellar team of professionals, then we invite you to apply online today.

 

Benefits Snapshot (includes, but not limited to)Valiant pays 99% of the Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage for Full-time EmployeesValiant contributes 25% towards Health Coverage for Family and Dependents100%