Mid-Level Systems Engineer - Splunk Administrator

Peraton • Annapolis Junction, MD

8d • $176,000 - $282,000

About The Position

The Mid-Level Systems Engineer - Splunk Administrator supports a critical cyber mission by administering, modernizing, and securing enterprise Splunk infrastructure and cybersecurity toolsets. The role combines hands-on Splunk engineering with cyber defense, continuous monitoring, incident response, vulnerability and risk assessment, security architecture, and systems integration across computing, network, and enclave environments. The engineer works closely with government and contractor teams to ensure systems are secure, compliant, reliable, and scalable while developing and implementing solutions that strengthen enterprise security monitoring and mission effectiveness.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in system engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Fourteen (14) years' experience as an SE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity is required.
• Demonstrated experience with Splunk and in planning and leading Systems.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance with current polygraph required.

Nice To Haves

• Splunk Enterprise Certified Admin or other advanced certification.
• Minimum of 12 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 10 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 7 years with Ph.D.

Responsibilities

• Administering, modernizing, and securing enterprise Splunk infrastructure and cybersecurity toolsets.
• Hands-on Splunk engineering.
• Cyber defense.
• Continuous monitoring.
• Incident response.
• Vulnerability and risk assessment.
• Security architecture.
• Systems integration across computing, network, and enclave environments.
• Working closely with government and contractor teams to ensure systems are secure, compliant, reliable, and scalable.
• Developing and implementing solutions that strengthen enterprise security monitoring and mission effectiveness.

Benefits

• Heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents.
• 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap.
• Eligibility to participate in an attractive bonus plan.
• Enhanced professional development opportunities, including training, certification programs, and skill-building experiences tailored to individual strengths, career goals, and role-specific requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level