Systems Engineer - Splunk Administrator, Senior Advisor - TS/SCI w/poly (Annapolis Junction)

ResponsibilitiesThe Systems Engineer -Splunk Administrator will support a critical mission of consequence within our Cyber Mission Business Unit in Annapolis Junction, MD. This work is performed at a contractor facility.The candidate's primary responsibilities will include maintaining and enhancing the existing Splunk infrastructure in the enterprise.Manage the administration of Splunk deployments, including both operating system and application aspects.Support Splunk Enterprise SecurityApply upgrades and patches as necessary to maintain systemTroubleshoot logs and effectively communicate with teammates, both government and contractor, in an enterprise environment.Analyze and resolve system performance issues (e.g. response time or timing problems, interface/integration problems, system bottlenecks, data flow issues).Design a solution by analyzing stakeholder requirements and conferring with users and other system engineersModernize existing Splunk instance to upgrade an existing system's capabilities and make improvements / modernize by performing the following functions:Design and size Splunk architecturesCraft ingest capabilitiesData modelingDashboard designing#AJCM#PeratonRoyalMove#MDFSPQualificationsBasic 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.Seventeen (17) years' experience as a SE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity is required.Demonstrated experience with Splunk and in planning and leading SystemsActive TS/SCI security clearance with current polygraph requiredHighly Desired:Certification – Splunk Enterprise Certified Admin or other advanced certificationThis critical National Security role is eligible for Peraton's premier benefits package, designed to recognize and support the professionals safeguarding our nation. A few highlights:280 hours of annual leave (5 weeks of PTO & 2 weeks of holiday)Health Benefits (medical, dental & vision) – very low to no cost employee contributionsAnnual Critical Skills BonusPeraton OverviewPeraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.Target Salary Range$176,000 - $282,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.Job SummaryRequisition ID: 2026-166326Position Category: Information TechnologyClearance: Top Secret/SCI w/Poly