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Job Description:

Parsons is seeking a talented Principal Security Engineer to join our growing team! 

In this you will lead the design, architecture, and operation of enterprise cybersecurity tooling, with a strong emphasis on Splunk administration, architecture, and security analytics. You’ll be responsible for protecting systems, networks, and data through advanced security engineering, strategic planning, and operational excellence. The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical leader with deep experience in Splunk environments, Linux systems, and security architecture.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead the design, administration, and optimization of Splunk environments for security monitoring, log management, and threat detection
• Architect, implement, and maintain enterprise cybersecurity tools and platforms
• Tune, monitor, and troubleshoot security tools to ensure performance, reliability, and scalability
• Integrate security tools with third-party platforms, APIs, and cloud services
• Administer and optimize Cribl for efficient data routing, filtering, and transformation
• Conduct gap analyses and evaluate emerging security technologies
• Collaborate with IT, SOC, and business teams to align security architecture with enterprise objectives
• Develop technical documentation, standards, procedures, and security reports
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship on security engineering best practices

What Required Skills You’ll Bring:

• 10+ years of Splunk administration and architecture experience
• 10+ years of Linux OS administration and system architecture experience
• Strong understanding of security threats, attack methodologies, networking, and operating systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance
• Splunk Certifications (One or More Required): Splunk Cloud Certified Admin, Splunk Enterprise Security Certified Admin, Splunk Accredited Splunk Cloud Fundamentals Consultant, Splunk Core Certified Consultant, Splunk Enterprise Certified Admin, Splunk Enterprise Certified Architect, Splunk Enterprise Cluster Administration

What Desired Skills You Might Bring:

• Experience supporting or leading SOC or SOC-adjacent teams
• Deep knowledge of SIEM platforms, IDS/IPS, firewalls, proxies, and security monitoring tools
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and cloud security architectures
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible)
• Experience with containers and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making skills

Security Clearance Requirement:

None

This position is part of our Corporate team.

For over 80 years, Parsons Corporation, has shaped the future of the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets. Our employees work in a close-knit team environment to find new, innovative ways to deliver smart solutions that are used and valued by customers around the world. By combining unique technologies with deep domain expertise across cybersecurity, missile defense, space, connected infrastructure, transportation, smart cities, and more, we're providing tomorrow's solutions today.

Salary Range: $120,800.00 - $217,400.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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