Cyber Splunk Software Engineer

• Implement operate and test advanced software security techniques in compliance with DoD Technical Reference Architecture and mission security requirements.
• Engineer customize and optimize SPLUNK dashboards apps queries and data ingestion pipelines for enterprise cyber operations.
• Perform ongoing security testing static/dynamic code analysis and secure code reviews to strengthen software resilience.
• Troubleshoot debug and resolve complex software SPLUNK and system integration issues across classified environments.
• Design and develop new software solutions that mitigate vulnerabilities and enhance cyber defense capabilities.
• Contribute to all levels of system and software architecture including data flows security controls and integration patterns.
• Maintain comprehensive technical documentation engineering artifacts and security compliance records.
• Consult team members on secure coding practices SPLUNK best practices and defensive software engineering techniques.
• Develop familiarity with emerging tools frameworks and industry best practices to continuously improve mission capabilities.
• Support RMF JSIG and DoD cybersecurity compliance activities including control implementation validation and continuous monitoring.
• Automate security and operational tasks using scripting APIs and SPLUNK automation capabilities.
• Engineer and secure collaboration platforms and enterprise services operating in highly classified environments.
• Provides engineering designs for new software solutions to help mitigate security vulnerabilities.

• BS/BA with 8 years relevant experience MS and 6 years relevant experience; 4 additional years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Requires Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
• DoD 8140 Intermediate or Advanced certification (IAT II/IAT III or equivalent).
• 5 years of experience in software engineering cyber engineering or secure system development.
• Hands on experience with Splunk Enterprise Splunk ES Splunk app development and SPLUNK data onboarding.
• Experience integrating Splunk with enterprise security tools (ACAS HBSS/ESS EDR platforms).
• Strong proficiency in secure coding software testing debugging and vulnerability mitigation.
• Experience implementing RMF JSIG STIGs and DoD cybersecurity controls.
• Proficiency with Python Java or similar languages used for secure software development.
• Experience engineering solutions in classified or highly regulated environments.
• Ability to produce high quality technical documentation and architectural artifacts.

• Experience with Zero Trust architectures advanced analytics or cyber automation.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps pipelines CI/CD and secure software deployment practices.
• Experience with SIEM tuning log normalization and cyber threat detection engineering.
• Background in cloud technologies (AWS Azure or DoD cloud environments).

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 worlds 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 cant be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit to learn how were keeping people around the world safe and secure.