Splunk Administrator

Leidos; Suitland (MD); On-site; USD 108,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a skilled Splunk Administrator to join our team in Suitland, MD. You will manage and optimize enterprise Splunk environments to strengthen security monitoring and log analytics for our Navy customer.

Responsibilities include administering Splunk Enterprise, building CIM-compliant data mappings, integrating with AWS and various OS environments, and automating tasks with Python and shell scripting. A TS/SCI clearance and IAT Level III certification are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, IA, or related with 8+ years of relevant experience, or a Master's with 6+ years; 15+ years may be substituted for degree. (verifiable)
• Active TS/SCI security clearance required.
• Active IAT Level III certification (e.g., CISSP).
• Administer, configure, and maintain Splunk Enterprise, Add-ons, and Universal Forwarders.
• Build SQL queries, dashboards, alerts, and CIM-compliant data mappings.
• Integrate Splunk with AWS, databases, Linux, and Windows systems.
• Monitor performance and troubleshoot ingest, parsing, and indexing issues.
• Support RMF compliance activities and documentation.
• Automate tasks using Python and shell scripting.

Responsibilities

• Administer, configure, and maintain Splunk Enterprise, Add-ons, and Universal Forwarders.
• Build SQL queries, dashboards, alerts, and CIM‑compliant data mappings.
• Integrate Splunk with AWS, databases, Linux, and Windows systems.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot ingest, parsing, and indexing issues.
• Support RMF compliance activities and documentation.
• Automate tasks using Python and shell scripting.

Skills

Splunk administration

SQL queries

Python scripting

Shell scripting

CIM data mappings

AWS integration

Linux/Windows systems

Security monitoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Assurance, or related with 8+ years experience; or Master's with 6+ years; 15+ years in lieu

Tools

Splunk Enterprise

Splunk Add‑ons

Splunk Universal Forwarders

SQL

AWS

Linux

Windows

Job description

Description

Splunk Administrator

Location: Suitland, MD
Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI Required

Leidos is hiring a Splunk Administrator to join our team in Suitland, MD. In this role, you will to support our Navy customer in Suitland, MD. You will manage, optimize, and secure enterprise Splunk environments to strengthen security monitoring, log analytics, and defensive cyber operations.

Primary Responsibilities

• Administer, configure, and maintain Splunk Enterprise, Add‑ons, and Universal Forwarders.
• Build SQL queries, dashboards, alerts, and CIM‑compliant data mappings.
• Integrate Splunk with AWS, databases, Linux, and Windows systems.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot ingest, parsing, and indexing issues.
• Support RMF compliance activities and documentation.
• Automate tasks using Python and shell scripting.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Assurance, or a related discipline with 8+ years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 6+ years of relevant experience. 15+ years of experience, including at least 10 years supporting LAN/WAN technologies, may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Active IAT Level III certification (such as CISSP).
• Administer, configure, and maintain Splunk Enterprise, Add‑ons, and Universal Forwarders.
• Build SQL queries, dashboards, alerts, and CIM‑compliant data mappings.
• Integrate Splunk with AWS, databases, Linux, and Windows systems.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot ingest, parsing, and indexing issues.
• Support RMF compliance activities and documentation.
• Automate tasks using Python and shell scripting.

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Original Posting:

August 31, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

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Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.