Cyber Systems Engineering, Advisor

Peraton is looking for a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to assist with the operation, maintenance, and use of Splunk and related data processing and analysis technologies. This work directly supports one of our longstanding customers who promotes a relaxed, flexible, challenging environment. This role will provide technical, analytical, engineering, and strategic planning services for Splunk. This work includes all aspects of Splunk, such as dashboard creation, content and reporting generation, data ingestion, assistance to users and more.

• Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD (or equivalent work experience in Information Systems or related field) 
• Active TS/SCI Clearance with Polygraph
• 4+ years of experience in the operation, maintenance and usage of Splunk
• Ability to design, deploy, and maintain clustered Splunk environments for investigative and system monitoring needs across multiple enclaves of different classification levels
• Proficiency to investigate and troubleshoot problems with Splunk systems and configurations
• Experience in customizing and maintaining configurations to ensure functionality with unique requirements including:
  • Data classifications
  • Minimization markings
  • Automated data purging for legal compliance
  • Forensic and non-standard data types
  • Unique datasets
• Aptitude in the following Splunk categories:
  • Planning and creation of dashboards
  • Content creation
  • Development of custom Splunk applications
  • Alerts and reports
  • Data tagging
  • Data processing and ingestion
• Experience with operational assistance to Splunk users
• Experience with developing integrations with other related applications such as OpenCTI

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 eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan.

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 peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.