Full-Time

SIEM Administrator Support

Updated on 9/3/2026

Deadline 6/4/27
Akima

Akima

1,001-5,000 employees

Federal contractor delivering facilities, IT, logistics

Compensation Overview

$127k - $132k/yr

No H1B Sponsorship

Halawa, HI, USA

In Person

US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
DevOps & Infrastructure (1)
Required Skills
Incident Response
Data Visualization
ServiceNow
Computer Networking
Cybersecurity
VMWare
Linux/Unix

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Requirements
  • Meet the Intermediate Proficiency Level qualifications under DoD 8140.03-M.
  • Have at least four years of system, network administration, or developer experience and two years of Splunk administration.
  • Hold the Splunk Enterprise Certified Admin credential.
  • Have experience administering Linux servers.
  • Have experience with SIEM content development.
  • Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Hold an active secret clearance.
Responsibilities
  • Serve as the primary Splunk platform administrator by designing, implementing, administering, and maintaining Splunk Enterprise and Splunk Enterprise Security deployments, including configurations, indexes, apps, knowledge objects, data inputs, and security content, while ensuring optimal performance, availability, and smooth installation of updates and patches.
  • Monitor and maintain overall SIEM system health and security posture by tracking performance and capacity, conducting STIG and PKI compliance activities, reviewing and validating ACAS scan results, auditing security practices to prevent incidents, and proactively identifying system shortfalls, discrepancies, and opportunities for improvement or automation.
  • Develop and enhance security monitoring capabilities through the creation of dashboards, alerts, reports, correlation logic, and new data inputs; partner with system administrators and developers to expand visibility, troubleshoot issues, and build workflows for CND-related assets and ServiceNow-integrated processes.
  • Maintain operational readiness and documentation by managing configuration baselines, recording all changes, evaluating daily ServiceNow tickets, ensuring continuous compliance with DoD and USINDOPACOM requirements, and supporting after-hours or weekend activities for scheduled or unscheduled outages.
Desired Qualifications
  • Red Hat Linux administrator certification (RHCSA/RHCE).
  • Experience with Splunk Enterprise Security.
  • Experience in a virtualized environment such as VMware.
  • One or more relevant CND certifications: CISSP, CASP, OSCP, CySA+, CEH, or GCIH.

Akima provides services to the U.S. federal government across facilities, IT, logistics, protective services, systems engineering, mission support, FF&E, and construction. It delivers contracted, integrated services to help government missions succeed. As a subsidiary of NANA, an Alaska Native Corporation, Akima aims to create long-term value for its parent while achieving superior outcomes for customers, guided by Iñupiat values. Its differentiators include Alaska Native ownership, a broad multi-domain service footprint, and a focus on federal missions; its goal is to support customer missions and sustain value for NANA and the Iñupiat community.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Founded

1995

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Akima subsidiaries won MDA SHIELD positions on March 16, 2026.
  • Akima Data Management won FDA DevSecOps support worth $4.6 million in April 2026.
  • Akima’s 2025 Washington Technology rank improved to 31, signaling stronger scale.

What critics are saying

  • Akima faces dependence on federal spending and procurement timing across U.S. agencies.
  • Arevalo v. Akima, LLC reached the Fourth Circuit in July 2026.
  • Pinnacle Solutions' GSA schedule ends August 8, 2026, threatening recompete disruption.

What makes Akima unique

  • NANA-owned Alaska Native Corporation status helps Akima win set-aside federal work.
  • Akima spans facilities, IT, logistics, protective services, systems engineering, and construction.
  • Pinnacle Solutions adds Air Force training and sustainment depth after April 2023 acquisition.

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Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

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Company News

PR Newswire
Feb 19th, 2026
Akima appoints Lauren Cates as VP of business development for Emerging Markets Group

Akima, a federal government solutions provider, has appointed Lauren Cates as vice president of business development for its Emerging Markets Group. Cates will lead growth strategy and expand the company's presence in delivering mission-critical technologies to government and military customers. Cates brings over 15 years of federal contracting experience. She previously led Indigo IT's growth team, securing major contracts in cybersecurity, cloud and enterprise IT services, and spent more than a decade with Bowhead Family of Companies managing billion-dollar pipelines. Akima, a subsidiary of Alaska Native Corporation NANA, employs over 11,000 people and delivers solutions across IT, logistics, aerospace and construction. The company ranked #31 on Washington Technology's 2025 Top 100 government contractors list.

PR Newswire
Feb 12th, 2026
Akima appoints Marcus Lopez as chief operating officer to drive operational excellence

Akima, a federal government contractor, has appointed Marcus Lopez as chief operating officer. Lopez will report to president and CEO Bill Monet and oversee operational excellence and customer delivery. Lopez brings over 30 years of experience in government and commercial sectors. Most recently, he served as president and chief growth officer at Belcan, a Cognizant company, where he led the integration of a $20 billion enterprise. Previously, he headed ManTech's Advanced Research Technology Business Unit. A former US Navy officer and pilot, Lopez commanded an elite strike/fighter squadron. Akima is a subsidiary of NANA, an Alaska Native Corporation, employing 11,000 people and delivering solutions in IT, aerospace, construction and other areas. The company ranked 31st on Washington Technology's 2025 Top 100 government contractors list.

WashingtonExec
Apr 12th, 2023
Akima Buys Pinnacle Solutions | WashingtonExec

Akima has entered into a definitive agreement to buy Pinnacle Solutions, Inc., a provider of training and sustainment products and services to defense