Peraton · 3 weeks ago
SR Splunk Engineer
US-VA-Chantilly
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$135K/yr - $216K/yr
6+ years expPeraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe. They are seeking a Senior Splunk Engineer responsible for the design, implementation, optimization, and maintenance of the enterprise Splunk platform for a private cloud-based program.
Information TechnologyRobotics
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Install, configure, and maintain all components of a distributed Splunk environment (Indexers, Search Heads, Forwarders, Deployment Servers, License Manager, etc.)
Integrate new logs and data sources from various systems (e.g. operating systems, network devices, applications, security tools) using universal and heavy forwarders, ensuring efficient ingestion and parsing
Develop and optimize complex Search Processing Language (SPL) queries, alerts, reports, and visualizations to meet the needs of security, application, and operations teams
Tune the Splunk environment for optimal performance, ensuring data retention policies are met, and managing storage/indexing tiering (e.g. hot/warm/cold, and smart store)
Utilize scripting (e.g. Python, Shell) and configuration management tools (e.g. Ansible, Helm) to automate Splunk deployment, configuration, and data source onboarding processes
Create and maintain detailed documentation for the Splunk architecture, processes, and content, and provide training to end-user and administrators
Qualification
Required
Associates degree and 10+ years of experience in a Systems Engineering related field; OR bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field and 8+ years of experience in a Systems Engineering related field; OR a master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field and 6+ years of experience in a Systems Engineering related field. Additional Four (4) years of relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a bachelor's degree
This position requires the candidate possess a minimum of Top-Secret clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI. The candidate must maintain the clearance
3+ years of hands-on experience as a Splunk Administrator or Engineer in a large, distributed enterprise environment
Advanced proficiency in writing and optimizing complex Search Processing Language (SPL) queries
Deep understanding of Splunk architecture, including clustering, data ingestion, pipelines, and best practices for scaling
Strong working knowledge of Linux/Unix and Windows operating systems for deployment and troubleshooting
Strong working knowledge of Kubernetes platform for deployment and troubleshooting
Experience with scripting languages (e.g. Python or Shell) for automation tasks
Fundamental understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, firewalls) relevant to log collection and data transfer
Hold a current Splunk Core Certified Power User or Splunk Admin certification
Preferred
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
Strong communications skills (written and verbal) to translate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team
Certifications: Splunk Certified Architect or specialized Splunk certifications (e.g. Splunk Enterprise Security Certified Admin)
Benefits
Heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents
25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap
Eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan
Company
Peraton
Peraton Fearlessly solving the toughest national security challenges.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Thomas Terjesen
Chief Information Officer
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2025-09-25
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