Role Overview
Peraton is hiring a Systems Engineer - Splunk Administrator, Senior Advisor. This is a full-time role in Maryland, US. Part of Peraton's Security hiring. The posted range is $176k to $282k. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
Salary Context
This role offers $176k-$282k. The median for Senior-level Security roles is $115k-$166k (based on 63 listings). 63% above median.
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Job Description
Basic 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 Systems
- Active TS/SCI security clearance with current polygraph required
Highly Desired:
- Certification – Splunk Enterprise Certified Admin or other advanced certification
This 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 contributions
- Annual Critical Skills Bonus
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The 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 Security
- Apply upgrades and patches as necessary to maintain system
- Troubleshoot 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 engineers
- Modernize existing Splunk instance to upgrade an existing system's capabilities and make improvements / modernize by performing the following functions:
- Design and size Splunk architectures
- Craft ingest capabilities
- Data modeling
- Dashboard designing
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Systems Engineer - Splunk Administrator, Senior Advisor position at Peraton?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Peraton. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Systems Engineer - Splunk Administrator, Senior Advisor position at Peraton located?
This position is based in Maryland, US. Peraton has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
How much does the Systems Engineer - Splunk Administrator, Senior Advisor role at Peraton pay?
Peraton has posted a compensation range of $176k to $282k for this position. Final offers typically vary based on candidate experience, location, and internal salary bands.
When was the Systems Engineer - Splunk Administrator, Senior Advisor role at Peraton posted?
This role was posted on May 4, 2026 (54 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
How much experience does the Systems Engineer - Splunk Administrator, Senior Advisor role at Peraton require?
This is a senior-level position. Most senior roles call for 5+ years of directly relevant experience. Peraton lists their specific requirements in the description below, so review the must-have qualifications closely before applying.
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