🔒 Clearance & Citizenship Requirements

This position requires U.S. Citizenship and an activeTS/SCI security clearance with Full Scope Polygraph.Candidates who do not currently hold these credentials will not be considered.

Shape how real threats get detected. This isn't just another admin gig - it's your chance to own Splunk across a national security program at one of the highest-clearance sites in the country. You'll optimize logs that matter, dashboards that drive action, and alerts that help protect lives.

Stable contract. Minimal churn. One interview + tech conversation 12 decision in 3-5 days.
What You'll Do

• Build and own the Splunk architecture that supports mission visibility
• Reduce alert noise, optimize search latency, and design dashboards that drive real-world action
• Collaborate with mission users to improve their insight-to-decision pipeline
• Tune ingestion and parsing logic to extract the signal from the noise - faster

Who This Is For

You're a systems thinker who wants your skills to actually matter. You've worked in classified environments and know how to translate logs into intelligence. If you want autonomy, respect, and a high bar for tech and mission impact - you'll feel at home here.
Required

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Full-Scope Polygraph
• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (four additional years of SA experience may substitute)
• Cyberspace Workforce Improvement Program (CWIP) IAT Level 1
• Linux systems administration experience in classified/secure environments
• Splunk administration experience

Bonus Points

• Splunk Core / Admin / Architect certifications
• Familiarity with Nifi, ELK, or Government Cloud environments
• Ft. Meade / NSA data environment experience

Compensation & Benefits

• $150,000 - $230,000 base salary
• 9% 401(k) contribution
• 4 weeks PTO + 11 federal holidays
• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid training and certifications

Location: Laurel, MD - On-site, Secure Facility
Clearance: TS/SCI + Full-Scope Polygraph (required)