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Splunk Software Engineer

CACI International

Fort Meade, MDFull-time$94–198K/yrPosted 2mo agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$94–198K/yr
Location
Fort Meade, MD
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Splunk Architect Certification Or Splunk Admin Certification With Ability To Architect SolutionsTS/SCI clearanceAssociate's degree

Job overview

CACI International is hiring a Splunk Software Engineer. The Splunk Software Engineer will design and enhance cutting-edge Splunk solutions for mission-critical operations. This role involves collaborating with users and engineers to shape scalable data insights and drive secure, efficient, and highly available Splunk environments across the enterprise. The engineer will solve complex challenges and optimize systems.

Key focus areas include Architect, implement, and manage Splunk infrastructure and end-to-end solutions, Administer and maintain Splunk Enterprise Security environments, and Develop, optimize, and deploy advanced and complex Splunk searches.

Successful candidates bring Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph, Bachelor's Degree, and Doctorate in Technical Field. Important skills include Splunk Infrastructure Management, Splunk Enterprise Security Administration, Splunk Search Development, Search Head Cluster Administration, Indexer Cluster Administration, and Splunk Forwarder Administration. Preferred (not required): Git, Jira, ServiceNow, and Linux.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Splunk Infrastructure ManagementSplunk Enterprise Security AdministrationSplunk Search DevelopmentSearch Head Cluster AdministrationIndexer Cluster AdministrationSplunk Forwarder AdministrationGitAWS ServicesJiraServiceNowSplunk Cluster ManagementSplunk Forwarders ManagementComplex Splunk Searches DevelopmentLinuxSplunk ConsultantSplunk ArchitectAWS Cloud-Based DeploymentsSplunk SOAR

Qualifications

Active TS/SCI With Polygraph6+ Years of Experience With Bachelor's DegreeDoctorate in Technical Field and 2 Years of ExperienceMaster's Degree and 4 Years of ExperienceAssociate Degree and 8 Years of ExperienceSplunk Architect Certification or Splunk Admin Certification With Ability to Architect Solutions

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Job Title: Splunk Software Engineer

Job Category: Engineering

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with Polygraph

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: None

Type of Travel: None


The Opportunity

Join our team as a Splunk Software Engineer, where you’ll design and enhance cutting‑edge Splunk solutions that empower mission‑critical operations. You’ll collaborate with talented users and engineers, shape scalable data insights, and help drive secure, efficient, and highly available Splunk environments across the enterprise. If you love solving complex challenges and optimizing systems that matter, this is an exciting place to grow your career.

Responsibilities:

  • Architect, implement, and manage Splunk infrastructure and end‑to‑end solutions.

  • Administer and maintain Splunk Enterprise Security environments.

  • Develop, optimize, and deploy advanced and complex Splunk searches.

  • Administer search head clusters, indexer clusters, and Splunk forwarders.

  • Partner with users to troubleshoot issues and build tailored Splunk solutions

  • Use Git to version, manage, and deploy custom apps and configurations.

  • Leverage AWS services to deploy and manage Splunk infrastructure in the cloud.

  • Track and manage work through Jira and ServiceNow.

Qualifications:

Required:

  • Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph

  • Education & Experience

  • 6+ years of Experience with a Bachelor’s degree, or:

  • Doctorate in a technical field and 2 years of experience, OR

  • Master’s degree and 4 years of experience, OR

  • Associate degree and 8 years of experience

  • Splunk Architect certification OR Splunk Admin certification with the ability to architect solutions when needed

  • Experience or knowledge in managing Splunk clusters and forwarders

  • Experience or knowledge in developing complex Splunk searches

  • Basic Linux experience or familiarity.

Desired:

  • Splunk Consultant or Splunk Architect certification.

  • Hands‑on Linux experience.

  • Experience using Git for configuration and application management.

  • AWS experience supporting cloud‑based deployments.

  • Experience with Jira and ServiceNow.

  • Splunk Enterprise Security knowledge or experience

  • Splunk SOAR knowledge or experience.

What You Can Expect:

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.

Pay Range :

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$94,400 - $198,200

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

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