Cyber Splunk Software Engineer

Peraton; Maryland; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Cyber Splunk Software Engineer to join a mission-focused team supporting secure, classified IT environments. You will design, develop, integrate, and secure advanced software solutions, ensuring compliance with JSIG, RMF, and TRA requirements.

Expect work on Splunk dashboards, data ingestion, and automation to strengthen cyber defense. You will contribute to full lifecycle engineering—from concept to deployment and sustainment—while producing technical documentation and

Qualifications

• BS/BA with 8+ years relevant experience; MS and 6+ years relevant experience; 4 additional years may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Requires Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
• DoD 8140 Intermediate or Advanced certification (IAT II/IAT III or equivalent)
• 5+ years of experience in software engineering, cyber engineering, or secure system development
• Hands on experience with Splunk Enterprise, Splunk ES, Splunk app development, and SPLUNK data onboarding
• Experience integrating Splunk with enterprise security tools (ACAS, HBSS/ESS, EDR platforms)
• Strong proficiency in secure coding, software testing, debugging, and vulnerability mitigation
• Experience implementing RMF, JSIG, STIGs, and DoD cybersecurity controls
• Proficiency with Python, Java, or similar languages used for secure software development
• Experience engineering solutions in classified or highly regulated environments
• Ability to produce high quality technical documentation and architectural artifacts

Responsibilities

• Implement, operate, and test advanced software security techniques in compliance with DoD Technical Reference Architecture and mission security requirements
• Engineer, customize, and optimize SPLUNK dashboards, apps, queries, and data ingestion pipelines for enterprise cyber operations
• Perform ongoing security testing, static/dynamic code analysis, and secure code reviews to strengthen software resilience
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex software, SPLUNK, and system integration issues across classified environments
• Design and develop new software solutions that mitigate vulnerabilities and enhance cyber defense capabilities
• Contribute to all levels of system and software architecture, including data flows, security controls, and integration patterns
• Maintain comprehensive technical documentation, engineering artifacts, and security compliance records
• Consult team members on secure coding practices, SPLUNK best practices, and defensive software engineering techniques
• Develop familiarity with emerging tools, frameworks, and industry best practices to continuously improve mission capabilities
• Support RMF, JSIG, and DoD cybersecurity compliance activities, including control implementation, validation, and continuous monitoring
• Automate security and operational tasks using scripting, APIs, and SPLUNK automation capabilities
• Engineer and secure collaboration platforms and enterprise services operating in highly classified environments
• Provides engineering designs for new software solutions to help mitigate security vulnerabilities

Skills

Splunk

Python

Java

Secure coding

Documentation

Threat detection

Education

BS/BA with 8+ years or MS with 6+ years

Tools

Splunk Enterprise

Splunk ES

Splunk apps

Splunk data onboarding

ACAS

HBSS/ESS

EDR platforms

Job description

Required Qualifications:

• BS/BA with 8+ years relevant experience, MS and 6+ years relevant experience; 4 additional years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Requires Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
• DoD 8140 Intermediate or Advanced certification (IAT II/IAT III or equivalent).
• 5+ years of experience in software engineering, cyber engineering, or secure system development.
• Hands on experience with Splunk Enterprise, Splunk ES, Splunk app development, and SPLUNK data onboarding.
• Experience integrating Splunk with enterprise security tools (ACAS, HBSS/ESS, EDR platforms).
• Strong proficiency in secure coding, software testing, debugging, and vulnerability mitigation.
• Experience implementing RMF, JSIG, STIGs, and DoD cybersecurity controls.
• Proficiency with Python, Java, or similar languages used for secure software development.
• Experience engineering solutions in classified or highly regulated environments.
• Ability to produce high quality technical documentation and architectural artifacts.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Zero Trust architectures, advanced analytics, or cyber automation.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps pipelines, CI/CD, and secure software deployment practices.
• Experience with SIEM tuning, log normalization, and cyber threat detection engineering.
• Background in cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, or DoD cloud environments).

Peraton is seeking a highly skilled Cyber Splunk Software Engineer to join our mission focused team supporting secure, enterprise level IT environments. In this role, you will design, develop, integrate, and secure advanced software solutions within highly classified infrastructures. You will ensure all engineered capabilities meet the highest DoD cybersecurity standards, including the Joint SAP Implementation Guide (JSIG), Risk Management Framework (RMF), and applicable Technical Reference Architecture (TRA) requirements. As a Cyber Splunk Software Engineer, you will directly strengthen mission systems, enhance cyber situational awareness, and ensure enterprise applications and services remain secure, resilient, and compliant. Your work will support critical national security operations and help shape the future of secure software engineering within classified environments. This position requires deep expertise in Splunk engineering, software security, and secure system integration. You will develop custom Splunk applications, automate cyber workflows, enhance monitoring capabilities, and support continuous assessment of mission systems. You will also contribute to full lifecycle engineering—from concept and prototyping through deployment, sustainment, and continuous monitoring.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Implement, operate, and test advanced software security techniques in compliance with DoD Technical Reference Architecture and mission security requirements.
• Engineer, customize, and optimize SPLUNK dashboards, apps, queries, and data ingestion pipelines for enterprise cyber operations.
• Perform ongoing security testing, static/dynamic code analysis, and secure code reviews to strengthen software resilience.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex software, SPLUNK, and system integration issues across classified environments.
• Design and develop new software solutions that mitigate vulnerabilities and enhance cyber defense capabilities.
• Contribute to all levels of system and software architecture, including data flows, security controls, and integration patterns.
• Maintain comprehensive technical documentation, engineering artifacts, and security compliance records.
• Consult team members on secure coding practices, SPLUNK best practices, and defensive software engineering techniques.
• Develop familiarity with emerging tools, frameworks, and industry best practices to continuously improve mission capabilities.
• Support RMF, JSIG, and DoD cybersecurity compliance activities, including control implementation, validation, and continuous monitoring.
• Automate security and operational tasks using scripting, APIs, and SPLUNK automation capabilities.
• Engineer and secure collaboration platforms and enterprise services operating in highly classified environments.
• Provides engineering designs for new software solutions to help mitigate security vulnerabilities.