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Splunk Administrator

Leidos Inc
Suitland, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 10/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/1/2026

Description

Splunk Administrator

Location: Suitland, MD
Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI Required


Leidos is hiring a Splunk Administrator to join our team in Suitland, MD. In this role, you will to support our Navy customer in Suitland, MD. You will manage, optimize, and secure enterprise Splunk environments to strengthen security monitoring, log analytics, and defensive cyber operations.


Primary Responsibilities

  • Administer, configure, and maintain Splunk Enterprise, Addons, and Universal Forwarders.
  • Build SQL queries, dashboards, alerts, and CIMcompliant 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 documentation.
  • Automate tasks using Python and shell scripting.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Assurance, or a related discipline with 8 years of relevant experience, or a 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.
  • Active TS/SCI security clearance.
  • Active IAT Level III certification (such as CISSP).
  • Administer, configure, and maintain Splunk Enterprise, Addons, and Universal Forwarders.
  • Build SQL queries, dashboards, alerts, and CIMcompliant 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 documentation.
  • Automate tasks using Python and shell scripting.

Desired Qualifications

  • Splunk User Behavior Analytics (UBA) Administration and Sustainment experience.

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Original Posting:August 31, 2026






For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.


Pay Range:Pay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Securing Your Data

Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos' name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system - never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.

If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

 

Salary : $107,900 - $195,050

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