Splunk Engineer at Peraton

ResponsibilitiesThe Mid-Level Splunk Engineer supports enterprise-wide monitoring alerting and analytics across the customers operational and security environments. This position develops and maintains custom Splunk dashboards visualizations and alerts that provide actionable insights for NOC and SOC personnel. The engineer ensures data integrity visibility and system performance across mission-critical networks and applications supporting government operations. This role bridges IT operations and cybersecurity by delivering analytics solutions that enhance situational awareness reduce incident response time and support compliance with NIST 800-171 and DoD 8570 requirements.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign develop and maintain custom Splunk dashboards alerts and reports to support both NOC and SOC operations.Onboard new data sources including network appliances servers security tools and applications using forwarders APIs and syslog integrations.Implement data normalization using the Splunk Common Information Model (CIM) to support consistent reporting and event correlation.Develop and optimize SPL queries regex extractions and macros for high-performing searches and visualizations.Configure and tune threshold-based and adaptive alerts for system performance security and application availability.Collaborate with NOC and SOC analysts to define KPIs and ensure accurate visibility into network health and security posture.Support incident detection triage and root cause analysis using Splunk dashboards and search tools.Monitor and maintain the health and performance of Splunk Enterprise / Splunk Cloud environments.Integrate Splunk with automation/orchestration tools (e.g. Ansible ServiceNow SOAR platforms) for improved workflow efficiency.Document data source onboarding dashboard configuration and analytic processes in accordance with program SOPs.Key CompetenciesStrong analytical and problem-solving skills.Ability to work under pressure in mission-critical environments.Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.Self-motivated adaptable and able to operate effectively in a team or independently.Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation in monitoring and analytics capabilities.QualificationsRequired QualificationsBachelors degree in Computer Science Information Systems Cybersecurity or related field with 5 years of relevant experience; Masters degree in Computer Science Information Systems Cybersecurity or related field with 3 years of relevant experience; or 4 additional years of experience in lieu of a degree.TS/SCI with polygraph clearance adjudication35 years of hands-on experience administering configuring and developing within Splunk Enterprise or Splunk Cloud environments.Demonstrated experience designing and maintaining custom dashboards reports and alerting frameworks.Strong proficiency in Splunk Search Processing Language (SPL) field extractions and data model creation.Familiarity with Linux and Windows server environments network protocols (TCP/IP SNMP syslog) and application log ingestion.Understanding of NOC/SOC workflows event correlation and log management best practices.Experience troubleshooting data ingestion indexing and search performance issues.Excellent communication documentation and collaboration skills.Desired QualificationsCurrent Splunk Core Certified Power User Admin or Architect certification.Active CompTIA Security CySA CASP CISSP or equivalent DoD 8570 IAT Level II.Experience supporting federal or DoD environments and familiarity with RMF (Risk Management Framework).Experience with Python scripting REST APIs or JSON/XML parsing for custom integrations.Working knowledge of NIST 800-53/171 and log retention / audit evidence requirements.Experience with automation orchestration or SIEM/SOAR integration.Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and eligible to participate in an attractive bonus planPeraton 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 worlds 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 cant be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit to learn how were keeping people around the world safe and secure.Target Salary Range$112000 - $179000. 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 individuals 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. Key Skills ASP.NET,Health Education,Fashion Designing,Fiber,Investigation Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 112000 - 179000