Splunk Administrator

Shape how real threats get detected. This isn't just another admin gig — it's your chance to own Splunk across a national security program at one of the highest-clearance sites in the country. You'll optimize logs that matter, dashboards that drive action, and alerts that help protect lives. Stable contract. Minimal churn. One interview + tech conversation → decision in 3-5 days. What You'll Do Build and own the Splunk architecture that supports mission visibility Reduce alert noise, optimize search latency, and design dashboards that drive real-world action Collaborate with mission users to improve their insight-to-decision pipeline Tune ingestion and parsing logic to extract the signal from the noise — faster Who This Is For You're a systems thinker who wants your skills to actually matter. You've worked in classified environments and know how to translate logs into intelligence. If you want autonomy, respect, and a high bar for tech and mission impact — you'll feel at home here. Required Active TS/SCI clearance with Full-Scope Polygraph Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (four additional years of SA experience may substitute) Cyberspace Workforce Improvement Program (CWIP) IAT Level 1 Linux systems administration experience in classified/secure environments Splunk administration experience Bonus Points Splunk Core / Admin / Architect certifications Familiarity with Nifi, ELK, or Government Cloud environments Ft. Meade / NSA data environment experience Compensation & Benefits $150,000 - $230,000 base salary 9% 401(k) contribution 4 weeks

PTO + 11

federal holidays Full medical, dental, and vision coverage Paid training and certifications

Location:

Laurel, MD —

On-site, Secure Facility Clearance:

TS/SCI + Full-Scope Polygraph (required)