Splunk Systems Engineer, Senior Advisor

Peraton • Annapolis Junction, MD

93d • $176,000 - $282,000

About The Position

Peraton is looking for a Cyber Systems Engineer with strong expertise in Splunk to support a mission-critical program within our Cyber Missions Business Unit in Annapolis Junction, MD. Join a team that safeguards national security and empowers cyber defense through innovation, collaboration, and cutting-edge technology.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Systems Engineer with a focus on Splunk administration and optimization
• Strong understanding of enterprise IT environments and cybersecurity operations
• Experience with Splunk ES, performance tuning, and data ingestion best practices
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced mission environment
• 17+ years of Systems Engineering experience on programs of similar scope, type, and complexity
• Hands-on experience with Splunk, and proven ability to plan and lead systems initiatives
• Bachelor’s degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (an additional 5 years of SE experience may be substituted for a degree)
• Active TS/SCI clearance with current polygraph required

Responsibilities

• Maintain, manage, and optimize Splunk deployments, covering both system-level and application-level administration
• Administer and support Splunk Enterprise Security (ES)
• Implement updates, patches, and configuration changes to maintain system security and performance
• Monitor and troubleshoot system logs; collaborate effectively with both government and contractor team members
• Diagnose and resolve performance bottlenecks, integration issues, and data flow challenges
• Analyze stakeholder requirements to design scalable, secure, and modernized Splunk solutions
• Lead modernization efforts to improve existing Splunk capabilities

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Professional growth and certification opportunities
• A collaborative and mission-driven culture
• Heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents
• 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap
• Eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees