Senior Systems Engineer & Splunk Security Architect

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

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 25 days

Bonus plan

Subsidized benefits

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Mid-Level Systems Engineer - Splunk Administrator in Annapolis Junction, MD, to secure and optimize enterprise Splunk infrastructure. The role blends hands-on Splunk engineering with cyber defense, continuous monitoring, incident response, and risk assessment across multiple environments.

The ideal candidate has strong Splunk experience, TS/SCI clearance with poly, and a track record of contributing to secure, scalable missions in collaboration with government and contractor

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 planning and leading Systems Active TS/SCI security clearance with current polygraph required.

Responsibilities

• Administer, modernize, and secure enterprise Splunk infrastructure and cybersecurity toolsets.
• Collaborate with government and contractor teams to ensure systems are secure, compliant, reliable, and scalable.
• Develop and implement solutions that strengthen enterprise security monitoring and mission effectiveness.

Skills

Splunk

TS/SCI clearance

Security architecture

Systems engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Splunk

Job description

Peraton is seeking a Mid-Level Systems Engineer - Splunk Administrator in Annapolis Junction, MD, to secure and optimize enterprise Splunk infrastructure. The role blends hands-on Splunk engineering with cyber defense, continuous monitoring, incident response, and risk assessment across multiple environments.

The ideal candidate has strong Splunk experience, TS/SCI clearance with poly, and a track record of contributing to secure, scalable missions in collaboration with government and contractor