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# Mid-Level Systems Engineer - Splunk Administrator job in Annapolis

- **Company:** Peraton Inc
- **Location:** Annapolis, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $176,000.0 - $282,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Systems Integration, Information Technology, Cyber Warfare, Splunk
- **Published:** September 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.diversity.com/career/2494137/mid-level-systems-engineer-splunk-administrator-maryland-md-annapolis

## About the Role

* 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.
 * Fourteen (14) years' experience as an 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
 * Minimum of 12 years with BS/BA Minimum of 10 years with MS/MA Minimum of 7 years with Ph.D.

## Description

The Mid-Level Systems Engineer - Splunk Administrator supports a critical cyber mission by administering, modernizing, and securing enterprise Splunk infrastructure and cybersecurity toolsets. The role combines hands-on Splunk engineering with cyber defense, continuous monitoring, incident response, vulnerability and risk assessment, security architecture, and systems integration across computing, network, and enclave environments. The engineer works closely with government and contractor teams to ensure systems are secure, compliant, reliable, and scalable while developing and implementing solutions that strengthen enterprise security monitoring and mission effectiveness.


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