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BeaconFire Solution

SIEM Data Engineer

Quincy, MA · On-site

$45 - $50/hr

Splunk data administration, Cribl Stream, GitOps (Cribl code deployed using GitOps), Confluence ... Science or Engineering. * 5+ years of experience log onboarding to logging platforms to support ...

VTG

Data Scientist

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$165K - $210K/yr

... tidyverse, RShiny), Splunk. Familiarity with the Agile (i.e., Scrum, Jira, Confluence) or ... Data Scientist Level 3 (Senior) Functional Description: In addition to achieved duties described in ...

VTG

Data Scientist

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$165K - $210K/yr

... tidyverse, RShiny), Splunk. Familiarity with the Agile (i.e., Scrum, Jira, Confluence) or ... Data Scientist Level 3 (Senior) Functional Description: In addition to achieved duties described in ...

Alpha Omega Integration

Data Scientist

Columbia, MD · On-site

$117K - $137K/yr

Data Scientist Clearance Required: US Citizen, Public Trust Clearance Work Location: Hybrid, Camp ... Configuring Splunk modules or AWS ML services or other data analytics tools to assist in security ...

Alpha Omega Integration

Data Scientist

Columbia, MD · Hybrid

$117K - $137K/yr

Data Scientist Clearance Required: US Citizen, Public Trust Clearance Work Location: Hybrid, Camp ... Configuring Splunk modules or AWS ML services or other data analytics tools to assist in security ...

CACI

Data Scientist

Washington, DC

$75K - $158K/yr

Job Title: Data Scientist Job Category: Information Technology Time Type: Full time Minimum ... AESMP, Army 365, DISA circuit utilization, Netops Tools, Splunk, First Alert). Familiarity with ...

CACI International, Inc.

Data Scientist

Fort Belvoir, VA · On-site

$75K - $158K/yr

AESMP, Army 365, DISA circuit utilization, Netops Tools, Splunk, First Alert). • Familiarity with ... Data Science, Computer Science, or related field. • Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in data ...

CACI

Data Scientist

Fort Belvoir, VA · On-site

$75K - $158K/yr

Job Title: Data Scientist Job Category: Information Technology Time Type: Full time Minimum ... AESMP, Army 365, DISA circuit utilization, Netops Tools, Splunk, First Alert). Familiarity with ...

Amivero

Data Scientist

Columbia, MD · On-site

The Data Scientist is responsible for developing advanced analytics, machine learning, artificial ... Experience developing dashboards, reports, and visualizations utilizing Tableau, Kibana, Splunk ...

Amivero

Data Scientist

Columbia, MD · On-site

The Data Scientist is responsible for developing advanced analytics, machine learning, artificial ... Experience developing dashboards, reports, and visualizations utilizing Tableau, Kibana, Splunk ...

Apogee Integration LLC

Data Scientist

Chantilly, VA · On-site

Apogee Integration LLC is seeking a Data Scientist to support an Intelligence Client. The role ... Splunk, Spring • Experience with CI/CD pipelines • Ability to, or demonstrated experience ...

Lexical Intelligence LLC

NLM Data Scientist

Bethesda, MD · On-site

$100K - $115K/yr

Data Scientist Lexical Intelligence provides software and services related to processing large ... Proficiency with data visualization tools such as Tableau, Splunk, Google Analytics * Experience ...

VTG

Data Scientist with Security Clearance

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$165K - $210K/yr

... tidyverse, RShiny), Splunk. Familiarity with the Agile (i.e., Scrum, Jira, Confluence) or ... Data Scientist Level 3 (Senior) Functional Description: In addition to achieved duties described in ...

iNovex Information Systems

Data Scientist 4

Annapolis, MD · On-site

$211K - $266K/yr

We are seeking a Data Scientist with experience leveraging AI/ML techniques for optimization ... Splunk, SQL, Elastic, Kibana, or Networking experience is a plus. * Front end web development using ...

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How much do splunk data scientist jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for splunk data scientist in the United States is $122,738.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $98,500.00 and $136,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a Splunk Data Scientist do?

A Splunk Data Scientist uses Splunk's data platform and analytical tools to collect, analyze, and interpret large volumes of machine-generated data. They build models and dashboards to extract insights, detect patterns, and support decision-making processes for organizations. Their responsibilities often include working with data from IT systems, security logs, and business operations, and applying machine learning or statistical techniques to solve complex problems. They also collaborate with IT, security, and business teams to ensure that data-driven solutions align with organizational goals.

How does a Splunk Data Scientist typically collaborate with IT and security teams within an organization?

As a Splunk Data Scientist, you’ll work closely with IT and security teams to analyze large volumes of machine data, identify patterns, and develop actionable insights for threat detection and operational efficiency. Collaboration often includes regular meetings to understand team needs, sharing predictive models or dashboards, and translating complex data findings into actionable recommendations for non-technical stakeholders. This role requires strong communication skills and a proactive approach to bridge data science techniques with practical IT and security objectives.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Splunk Data Scientist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Splunk Data Scientist, you need expertise in data analysis, statistics, and machine learning, often supported by a degree in computer science, mathematics, or a related field. Proficiency with Splunk Enterprise, SPL (Search Processing Language), data visualization tools, and relevant certifications like Splunk Core Certified Power User are typically required. Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills help you translate technical findings into actionable business insights. These skills and qualities are crucial for efficiently extracting value from complex data, driving decision-making, and maximizing the benefits of Splunk in organizational contexts.
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SIEM Data Engineer

BeaconFire Solution

Quincy, MA • On-site

$45 - $50/hr

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Job Description for SIEM Data Engineer Position

Who we are looking for:

Cyber Data & Analytics team is looking for a SIEM Data Engineer.  The Cyber Data & Analytics team delivers models, insights, and tooling to help Cybersecurity teams make faster, more informed decisions as we work to secure client’s digital footprint. As a SIEM Data Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining solutions that enhance data visibility, transform data, and improve overall data quality  in collaboration with data product managers, architects, engineers, and other team members to deliver SIEM & analytics functions that support our mission to build predictive models and intelligent systems that help secure information and infrastructure.  

What you will be responsible for:  Onboard cloud-native security logs (AWS, Azure , OCI), Infrastructure and business application security logs to Splunk/SIEM platform using Cribl Stream and various agents like Splunk UF, Grafana, Opentelemetry, Fluentbit/Fluentd. For this, you must

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data integration requirements and design solutions using CRIBL stream and Splunk Enterprise
  • Configure and customize CRIBL stream to efficiently route, filter & transform data streams from various infrastructure, applications and public cloud services  
  • On-boarding multi cloud native data sources into SIEM using CRIBL & various integration strategies, highlighting the key trends of the data and data flows
  • Resolving technical issues and helping implement strategies and solutions to reduce the likelihood of recurrence. 

Education & Preferred Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications 

  • Primary skillsets required are: Splunk data administration, Cribl Stream, GitOps (Cribl code deployed using GitOps), Confluence/Jira
  • Minimum 6+ years of platform engineering with DevOps experience with minimum bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering. 
  • 5+ years of experience  log onboarding to logging platforms to support SIEM and Observability 
  • 2+ years of data pipeline platform implementation experience using tools like Splunk, Cribl, Fluentbit/Fluentd & Vector.dev
  • Practical experience with Data Engineering for CIM compliance  
  • A deep understanding of CI/CD tools and a strong desire to help teams release frequently to production with a focus on creating reliable high-quality results. 
  • Strong GitOps experience
  • Must have Splunk data and platform administration experience

Preferred Experience 

  • Splunk certifications (e.g., Splunk Certified Architect or Splunk Certified Consultant). 
  • CRIBL certifications (e.g., Cribl Certified Observability Engineer)
  • Experienced in administering Splunk Enterprise security