Mid-Level Splunk Systems Engineer – Cyber Defense

Peraton; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 176,000 - 282,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days PTO

Bonus plan

Enhanced benefits

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Mid-Level Systems Engineer - Splunk Administrator in Annapolis, MD to administer, modernize, and secure enterprise Splunk infrastructure, enabling stronger cybersecurity monitoring and mission effectiveness.

You will combine hands-on Splunk engineering with cyber defense, monitoring, incident response, and cross-domain systems integration for secure, scalable operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in system engineering, CS, information systems, or related discipline.
• 14 years SE experience in similar programs or contracts.
• Experience with Splunk and active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Administer, modernize, and secure enterprise Splunk infrastructure and cybersecurity tools.
• Engage in cyber defense, continuous monitoring, and incident response.
• Support vulnerability/risk assessment, security architecture, and systems integration.

Skills

Security clearance TS/SCI

Incident response

Cyber defense mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

MS/MA preferred

PhD preferred

Tools

Splunk

Job description

Peraton is seeking a Mid-Level Systems Engineer - Splunk Administrator in Annapolis, MD to administer, modernize, and secure enterprise Splunk infrastructure, enabling stronger cybersecurity monitoring and mission effectiveness.

You will combine hands-on Splunk engineering with cyber defense, monitoring, incident response, and cross-domain systems integration for secure, scalable operations.