DirectViz Solutions
DirectViz Solutions (DVS) is a dynamic and rapidly growing government contractor committed to delivering innovative IT solutions that address the mission-critical needs of our government clients. Through the expertise and dedication of our talented team, we provide cutting-edge technology services designed to achieve success and exceed expectations.
At DVS, we prioritize our employees as our greatest asset. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive medical benefits, a 401(k) match, generous PTO accrual, professional development reimbursement, corporate-funded technology certifications, and robust employee recognition and appreciation programs.
Location:
Herndon, VA (Onsite)
Clearance Required:
Active Secret Clearance
Position Overview
DirectViz Solutions (DVS) is seeking a highly skilled
Cribl Engineer
to join our team supporting mission-critical cybersecurity and IT operations. This role will focus on designing, deploying, and maintaining observability data pipelines using
Cribl Stream and Edge
in hybrid cloud and on-premises environments. The successful candidate will play a key role in optimizing data ingestion, ensuring complete visibility across enterprise systems, and supporting security, compliance, and operational efficiency.
This position is integral to enabling our SOC Engineering team to normalize diverse log sources, close visibility gaps, and maximize the capabilities of Splunk and Cribl platforms while maintaining high availability.
Key Responsibilities
Cribl Administration & Pipeline Engineering Administer, configure, and maintain the
Cribl Stream platform
as the primary data processing layer prior to Splunk ingestion.
Design, build, and optimize
Cribl pipelines
to filter, enrich, and route logs, metrics, and traces to Splunk and other downstream platforms.
Ensure pipelines meet performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency requirements while maintaining fidelity and compliance.
Integration & Observability Support Integrate Cribl with SIEMs, observability platforms, cloud services, and storage (Splunk, Elastic, Datadog, ServiceNow, AWS, etc.).
Collaborate with cybersecurity, DevOps, and infrastructure teams to provide complete end-to-end observability.
Install, configure, and support Splunk environments in both cloud and on-prem architectures.
Operations & Troubleshooting Monitor Cribl system health and performance, proactively troubleshoot and resolve issues.
Implement upgrades, patches, and configuration changes to support evolving requirements.
Create and maintain documentation, runbooks, and knowledge articles for repeatable deployments and ongoing support.
Automation & Compliance Develop automation scripts and configuration-as-code for consistent, repeatable deployments.
Tune pipelines to meet federal compliance and security standards (FedRAMP, FISMA, DoD RMF).
Required Qualifications
5+ years
of experience in IT Operations, Observability, or Data Engineering roles.
Hands-on expertise with
Cribl Stream
(Edge/Search preferred).
Strong knowledge of log/metric/trace collection and routing protocols (e.g., Syslog, JSON, REST APIs, Kafka).
Experience with observability/security tools such as
Splunk, Elastic, Datadog, Prometheus, or Grafana .
Proficiency in
scripting languages
(Python, Bash, PowerShell, etc.).
Familiarity with
RHEL, Windows administration, and cloud platforms
(AWS, Azure, GCP).
Understanding of
federal security and compliance frameworks .
Active
Secret clearance .
Preferred Qualifications
Cribl Certified Admin or Architect
certification.
Experience with
OpenTelemetry , distributed tracing, and log enrichment.
Background in
cybersecurity operations, SIEM management, or DevOps/SRE .
Security certifications such as
Security+ CE, CISSP, or equivalent .
Physical and Mental Qualifications:
Maintain focus and awareness throughout scheduled working hours.
Perform tasks requiring prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk, utilizing a computer, mouse, and keyboard.
Lift and move objects weighing up to 15 pounds as needed.
Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a strong command of the English language.
Demonstrate the ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively as part of a team.
Quickly learn and retain routine tasks and processes.
Possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, business correspondence proficiency, and self-management capabilities.
Perform the essential functions of the role satisfactorily; reasonable accommodation will be provided for employees with disabilities upon request.
Accept and adapt to additional responsibilities or changes to assigned duties as determined by DirectViz Solutions (DVS).
If you thrive on solving complex problems and building meaningful connections, we'd love to hear from you. Join our team and make an impact today!
DirectViz Solutions, LLC (DVS) is an equal opportunity employer who prohibits discrimination and harassment against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, , sex (including pregnancy), age, gender identity, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.
DVS has a zero-tolerance policy for harassment, threats, coercion, discrimination, and intimidation. Employees may file a complaint or exercise any right protected by Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, Section 4212 of the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, or the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998.
At DVS, we prioritize our employees as our greatest asset. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive medical benefits, a 401(k) match, generous PTO accrual, professional development reimbursement, corporate-funded technology certifications, and robust employee recognition and appreciation programs.
Location:
Herndon, VA (Onsite)
Clearance Required:
Active Secret Clearance
Position Overview
DirectViz Solutions (DVS) is seeking a highly skilled
Cribl Engineer
to join our team supporting mission-critical cybersecurity and IT operations. This role will focus on designing, deploying, and maintaining observability data pipelines using
Cribl Stream and Edge
in hybrid cloud and on-premises environments. The successful candidate will play a key role in optimizing data ingestion, ensuring complete visibility across enterprise systems, and supporting security, compliance, and operational efficiency.
This position is integral to enabling our SOC Engineering team to normalize diverse log sources, close visibility gaps, and maximize the capabilities of Splunk and Cribl platforms while maintaining high availability.
Key Responsibilities
Cribl Administration & Pipeline Engineering Administer, configure, and maintain the
Cribl Stream platform
as the primary data processing layer prior to Splunk ingestion.
Design, build, and optimize
Cribl pipelines
to filter, enrich, and route logs, metrics, and traces to Splunk and other downstream platforms.
Ensure pipelines meet performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency requirements while maintaining fidelity and compliance.
Integration & Observability Support Integrate Cribl with SIEMs, observability platforms, cloud services, and storage (Splunk, Elastic, Datadog, ServiceNow, AWS, etc.).
Collaborate with cybersecurity, DevOps, and infrastructure teams to provide complete end-to-end observability.
Install, configure, and support Splunk environments in both cloud and on-prem architectures.
Operations & Troubleshooting Monitor Cribl system health and performance, proactively troubleshoot and resolve issues.
Implement upgrades, patches, and configuration changes to support evolving requirements.
Create and maintain documentation, runbooks, and knowledge articles for repeatable deployments and ongoing support.
Automation & Compliance Develop automation scripts and configuration-as-code for consistent, repeatable deployments.
Tune pipelines to meet federal compliance and security standards (FedRAMP, FISMA, DoD RMF).
Required Qualifications
5+ years
of experience in IT Operations, Observability, or Data Engineering roles.
Hands-on expertise with
Cribl Stream
(Edge/Search preferred).
Strong knowledge of log/metric/trace collection and routing protocols (e.g., Syslog, JSON, REST APIs, Kafka).
Experience with observability/security tools such as
Splunk, Elastic, Datadog, Prometheus, or Grafana .
Proficiency in
scripting languages
(Python, Bash, PowerShell, etc.).
Familiarity with
RHEL, Windows administration, and cloud platforms
(AWS, Azure, GCP).
Understanding of
federal security and compliance frameworks .
Active
Secret clearance .
Preferred Qualifications
Cribl Certified Admin or Architect
certification.
Experience with
OpenTelemetry , distributed tracing, and log enrichment.
Background in
cybersecurity operations, SIEM management, or DevOps/SRE .
Security certifications such as
Security+ CE, CISSP, or equivalent .
Physical and Mental Qualifications:
Maintain focus and awareness throughout scheduled working hours.
Perform tasks requiring prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk, utilizing a computer, mouse, and keyboard.
Lift and move objects weighing up to 15 pounds as needed.
Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a strong command of the English language.
Demonstrate the ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively as part of a team.
Quickly learn and retain routine tasks and processes.
Possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, business correspondence proficiency, and self-management capabilities.
Perform the essential functions of the role satisfactorily; reasonable accommodation will be provided for employees with disabilities upon request.
Accept and adapt to additional responsibilities or changes to assigned duties as determined by DirectViz Solutions (DVS).
If you thrive on solving complex problems and building meaningful connections, we'd love to hear from you. Join our team and make an impact today!
DirectViz Solutions, LLC (DVS) is an equal opportunity employer who prohibits discrimination and harassment against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, , sex (including pregnancy), age, gender identity, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.
DVS has a zero-tolerance policy for harassment, threats, coercion, discrimination, and intimidation. Employees may file a complaint or exercise any right protected by Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, Section 4212 of the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, or the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998.