Splunk Administrator

Leidos

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Work type
On-site
Location
Suitland, MD
Salary
$107,900–$195,050 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
11 days ago
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Above market

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About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations.

Leidos currently has 426 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $92,300–$166,850 across 344 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Splunk Administrator

The Splunk Administrator will join the team to support a Navy customer by managing, optimizing, and securing enterprise Splunk environments. The primary focus of this role involves strengthening security monitoring, log analytics, and defensive cyber operations. Day-to-day responsibilities include administering and configuring Splunk Enterprise, Add-ons, and Universal Forwarders while building SQL queries, dashboards, alerts, and CIM-compliant data mappings. The successful candidate will integrate Splunk with AWS, databases, Linux, and Windows systems, monitor system performance, and troubleshoot ingest, parsing, and indexing issues. Technical requirements include proficiency in Python, shell scripting, and RMF compliance documentation. The role addresses the technical challenge of maintaining robust security infrastructure and data integrity within a complex defense environment, requiring an active TS/SCI clearance and IAT Level III certification.

What you'll do

  • Administer, configure, and maintain Splunk Enterprise, Add-ons, and Universal Forwarders.
  • Build SQL queries, dashboards, alerts, and CIM-compliant data mappings.
  • Integrate Splunk with AWS, databases, Linux, and Windows systems.
  • Monitor system performance and troubleshoot ingest, parsing, and indexing issues.
  • Support RMF compliance activities and maintain required documentation.
  • Automate administrative tasks using Python and shell scripting.

What we're looking for

  • Active TS/SCI security clearance.
  • Active IAT Level III certification (such as CISSP).
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Assurance, or a related discipline with 8+ years of relevant experience.
  • Master's degree with 6+ years of relevant experience.
  • 15+ years of experience, including at least 10 years supporting LAN/WAN technologies, may be considered in lieu of a degree.
  • Experience administering, configuring, and maintaining Splunk Enterprise, Add-ons, and Universal Forwarders.
  • Experience building SQL queries, dashboards, alerts, and CIM-compliant data mappings.
  • Experience integrating Splunk with AWS, databases, Linux, and Windows systems.
  • Experience automating tasks using Python and shell scripting.
  • Experience supporting RMF compliance activities and documentation.
  • Splunk User Behavior Analytics (UBA) Administration and Sustainment experience (preferred).

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