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# Cybersecurity Engineer (Splunk) at Horizon Industries

- **Company:** Horizon Industries
- **Location:** Columbus OH OR Richmond, VA
- **Posted:** 2026-10-27
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-02
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/horizonindustrieslimited/jobs/5464663008

## Job description

Cybersecurity Engineer (Splunk)

Salary Range:

Clearance: Active Top Secret clearance

Location: Columbus, OH or Richmond, VA

## Who We Are

Horizon Industries Limited (Horizon) is a dynamic IT and Management Consulting firm based in the Washington, DC area. Founded in 1996, Horizon Industries Limited (Horizon) has evolved into a company of highly qualified professionals that provides full-cycle IT Consultant and Management support in both the private and public sectors.

Horizon’s culture is based on our core values, and we PRIDE ourselves on a diverse, employee, and family-centric approach.

Program Overview:

The JETS Program provides the full range of IT services, technical and management expertise that support applications, software, hardware, infrastructure, and systems, across the DLA IT Enterprise. Support is provided for information technology solutions, technical support, maintenance, and sustainment; operations support; application development, maintenance, and technical support; and lifecycle management. Additionally, the program also supports administrative program management support for IT program offices and DLA Information Operations (J6) Office.   The program provides support technology services across the DLA Information Operations Enterprise, the DLA Program Executive Offices (PEO), and all other technology services currently supported through DLA Contracting Services Office (DCSO) acquisitions.

Who we are looking for:

If you are looking for a challenging cybersecurity opportunity that allows you to develop and learn in a stable and growing organization…come joins us as a Cybersecurity Engineer at Horizon.  Horizon Industries Limited (Horizon) is a dynamic IT and Management Consulting firm based in the Washington, DC area and we are currently seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer for a full-time position supporting the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) onsite in Columbus, OH. or Richmond, VA.

Summary of requirements:

- 7 years relevant IT experience
- DoD 8140 - Primary DCWF Work Role 521 Proficiency Level: Intermediate certification
- Secondary DCWF Work Role 451 : Proficiency Level: Intermediate Certification
- Splunk Administrator
- Linux+
- Active Top Secret Clearance

Preferred Skills and Experience:

- CERT or SOC Experience : Knowledge of or hands-on experience with Incident Response and Incident Handling processes.
- SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) : Experience with SIEM tools for monitoring, analysis, and threat detection.
- SOAR (Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response) : Familiarity with automation capabilities and ability to identify new opportunities for process automation.
- UAM (User Activity Monitoring) : Understanding of user behavior analysis and activity monitoring solutions.
- Linux : Working knowledge of Linux environments.
- Cribl : Experience using Cribl for data routing, observability pipelines, or log management.

Position Description:

- Perform a variety of routine project tasks applied to specialized information assurance problems
- Execute integration of electronic processes or methodologies to resolve total system problems, or technology problems as they relate to IA requirements
- Conduct security assessments and security consulting services
- Analyze information security requirements
- Apply analytical and systematic approaches in the resolution of problems of work flow, organization, and planning
- Provides security engineering support for planning, design, development, testing, demonstration, integration of information systems
- Analyze threat information gathered from logs, Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), intelligence reports, vendor sites, and a variety of other sources

Required Skills / Experience:

- Seven (7) years’ relevant IT experience
- Experience creating custom dashboards and reports in Splunk using threat data.
- Experience in the integration and sustainment of Splunk Core and Splunk Enterprise Security (ES)
- Individuals with experience with enterprise deployment of Splunk may be eligible for alternate work locations (in commuting proximity to DLA locations)
- Must possess the DoD 8140 - Primary DCWF Work Role 521 Proficiency Level: Intermediate (Advanced included below)
- GMON
- GRID
- CEH
- CISSP-ISSAP
- CISSP-ISSEP
- Cloud+
- CySA+
- GCIA
- GICSP
- GSEC
- PenTest+
- Security+
- SSCP
- Secondary DCWF Work Role 451 : Proficiency Level: Intermediate (Advanced included below)
- SecurityX / CASP+
- CCNP Security
- CCSP
- Cloud+
- FITSP-O
- GFACT
- GICSP
- GSEC
- Security+
- SSCP
- Computing Environment Requirements with required experience:
- Linux+
- Splunk Administrator
- Candidates must possess active Top Secret clearance.
- Preferred Experience:
- DOD IA experience

Why you will love working with us/ Perks

- A comprehensive benefits package including healthcare (medical, dental, vision and disability)
- a 401k program where you are 100% vested from day one with an employer match after 90 days.
- an Educational Assistance program.
- a Student Loan Repayment Program
- Gym Reimbursement Program.
- Paid Time off
- Dynamics, passionate, multi-disciplinary team of creative minds to work with and many more.

Horizon is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and it is our policy to consider all applicants for employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

EOE/Vet/Disabled

## About Horizon Industries

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Horizon Industries delivers innovative IT and management consulting solutions, with a focus on low-code platforms, cyber security, and digital transformation for federal and enterprise clients.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Privately Held)
- **Headquarters**: Vienna, Virginia, United States (Tysons Corner area)
- **Founded**: 1996
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- **Primary Industry**: IT Services and IT Consulting
- **Target Customers**: U.S. Federal agencies (e.g., Department of State, Defense Threat Reduction Agency, Washington Headquarters Service), enterprise commercial clients, and global affiliates
- **Mission**: “To help our clients achieve meaningful business outcomes by placing their goals at the center of everything we do. We deliver measurable results through innovative solutions, high-performing multidisciplinary teams, and the strategic use of cutting-edge technologies.” [hil.us](https://hil.us/about-us/)

## Products & Services
- **Low-Code / Appian Development**: Full lifecycle support for Appian-based solutions including business strategy analysis, system development, deployment, and operations – heavily used for federal clients like DoS and DTRA. [hil.us/careers](https://hil.us/careers/)
- **Cyber Security**: Lifecycle engineering support for cyber security technologies – evaluation, deployment, and operation of selected toolsets. [hil.us](https://hil.us/)
- **Digital Transformation & IT Consulting**: End-to-end capabilities including data, automation, digital platforms, and strategic consulting to drive measurable outcomes. [hil.us/about-us](https://hil.us/about-us/)
- **Management Consulting**: Business strategy analysis, business system development, and operations support. [hil.us](https://hil.us/)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: Not disclosed
- **Key Metrics**: Annual revenue of $7.7M (estimated from LinkedIn data) | Headcount: ~120 employees (+11.6% YoY growth) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/horizon-industries-limited)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not publicly disclosed (privately held without reported funding rounds)
- **Growth Signals**: 30+ years serving federal agencies with the same first client; 98% client satisfaction score; 6+ offices/affiliates globally (U.S., Romania, India, England); active hiring across multiple federal contracts

## Competitive Advantages
- **Deep Federal Experience**: Three decades of trusted partnerships with U.S. government agencies, including long-term contracts.
- **Appian Expertise**: Strong specialization in low-code Appian development for mission-critical government programs.
- **Certifications & Awards**: Holds internationally recognized certifications (specifics not listed but emphasized) and a track record of quality and performance.
- **Flexible Delivery Models**: Tailored solutions for each client’s unique environment, with remote and on-site support.

## Strategic Focus
- **Digital Transformation for Government**: Expanding capabilities in low-code, RPA, AI, and network technologies to empower federal clients.
- **Talent Investment**: Continuous learning and development programs to keep employees ahead of the curve and exceed client expectations.
- **Global Reach**: Leveraging international affiliates (Romania, India, England) to deliver end-to-end services.

## Why Work Here
- **Remote-First Culture**: Most roles are remote (e.g., Appian Associates supporting federal clients from anywhere in the U.S.) with flexible work schedules. [hil.us/careers](https://hil.us/careers/)
- **Veteran-Friendly**: Actively seeks to hire veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses.
- **Benefits**: Comprehensive medical/dental/vision, HSA with company contributions, generous PTO and paid holidays, wellness reimbursement, 401(k) match, student loan assistance, paid parental leave, professional development allowance. [hil.us/careers](https://hil.us/careers/)
- **Hiring Process**: Clear and streamlined – application, recruiter screen, 1–2 rounds of interviews (behavioral/technical/case-based), then offer and onboarding.
- **Culture**: Values include selflessness, accountability, innovation, curiosity, teamwork, honesty, and passion – with a focus on continuous learning and client impact.

## Sources
1. [hil.us](https://hil.us/)
2. [hil.us/about-us](https://hil.us/about-us/)
3. [hil.us/careers](https://hil.us/careers/)
4. [linkedin.com/company/horizon-industries-limited](https://www.linkedin.com/company/horizon-industries-limited)
5. [job-boards.greenhouse.io/horizonindustrieslimited](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/horizonindustrieslimited)

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