Mid-Level Systems Engineer - Splunk Administrator

Peraton

$176K — $282K *
Information Technology
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field or equivalent experience required.
  • 14 years of experience as a Systems Engineer in relevant programs or contracts required.
  • 5 years of additional systems engineering experience may substitute for a bachelor’s degree.
  • Hands-on experience with Splunk necessary, along with security clearance (TS/SCI with current polygraph).
  • Certification as a Splunk Enterprise Certified Admin is highly desired; advanced degrees also preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Administer and modernize enterprise Splunk infrastructure for cybersecurity.
  • Support cyber defense through continuous monitoring and incident response.
  • Conduct vulnerability and risk assessments to enhance security.
  • Integrate security architecture across various computing and network environments.
  • Collaborate with government and contractor teams to ensure system compliance and reliability.

Benefits

  • Heavily subsidized health benefits for employees and dependents.
  • Accrue 25 days of PTO annually, subject to a generous cap.
  • Eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan.
  • Access to enhanced professional development opportunities, such as training and certification programs.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in system engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
  • Five (5) years of additional SE experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
  • 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 SystemsActive TS/SCI security clearance with current polygraph required

Highly Desired:

  • Certification – 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.

Benefits: Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees supporting this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap, and eligibility to participate in an attractive bonus plan.

 

Investing in Your Growth: Selected candidates may be eligible for enhanced professional development opportunities, including training, certification programs, and skill-building experiences tailored to individual strengths, career goals, and role-specific requirements.

 

 

Target Salary Range$176,000 - $282,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

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