Splunk Engineer with Security Clearance

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Job description

About Peraton Peraton 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 to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Responsibilities Responsibilities: Install, configure, and maintain Splunk environments.
Monitor the health, performance, and capacity utilization of Splunk infrastructure.
Implement best practices for Splunk deployment, configuration, and optimization.
Design and manage Splunk data models, indexes, and search heads.
Develop and maintain Splunk alerts, dashboards, and reports to meet client needs.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Splunk configuration, data ingestion, and search performance.
Collaborate with client stakeholders and cross-functional teams to integrate Splunk with other systems and applications.
Provide training and support to client teams on Splunk usage and best practices.Qualifications Requirements: Bachelor's degree and 12 years if relevant experience, Masters degree and 8 years, or a PhD and 5 years. Equivalent four years of work experience can substitute for a degree.
Proven experience as a Splunk Administrator or similarly named Splunk focused role.
Strong understanding of Splunk architecture, components, and deployment options.
Proficiency in Splunk Search Processing Language (SPL) for creating complex search queries and reports.
Experience with Splunk data ingestion methods, including forwarders, HTTP Event Collector (HEC), and scripted inputs.
Familiarity with Splunk Enterprise Security (ES), Qumolos, and Splunk SOAR is a plus.
Solid understanding of IT infrastructure, including networking, operating systems, and security principles.
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Strong communication and collaboration abilities.Clearance: TS/SCI Required
Certifications: Splunk Architect is desired.
Splunk Certified Administrator certification desired.
8140/8570 IAT Level III certification required.Benefits: 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 eligibility to participate in an attractive bonus plan. Target Salary Range $112,000 - $179,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors. SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range EEO An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Veteran. Our Values Benefits At Peraton, our benefits are designed to help keep you at your best beyond the work you do with us daily. We're fully committed to the growth of our employees. From fully comprehensive medical plans to tuition reimbursement, tuition assistance, and fertility treatment, we are there to support you all the way. Paid Time-Off and Holidays
Retirement
Life & Disability Insurance
Career Development
Tuition Assistance and Student Loan Financing
Paid Parental Leave
Additional Benefits
Medical, Dental, & Vision Care

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