Splunk Engineer - UEBA

Peraton Overview

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.

Responsibilities

Peraton requires Splunk Engineers to support the Special Operation Command Information Technology Enterprise Contract (SITEC) – 3 EOM.  This position is located at MacDill AFB in Florida.  

The purpose of the Special Operations Forces Information Technology Enterprise Contract (SITEC) 3 Enterprise Operations and Maintenance (EOM) Task Order (TO) is to provide USSOCOM, its Component Commands, its Theater Special Operations Commands (TSOCs), and its deployed forces with Operations and Maintenance (O&M) services to maintain Network Operations (NetOps); maintain systems and network infrastructure; provide end user and common device support; provide configuration, change, license, and asset management; conduct training, and perform Install, Move, Add, Change (IMACs) services. The responsibilities and tasks associated with each requirement play a pivotal role to USSOCOM, the CIO/J6 organization, and ultimately the end-user who operate around the globe 24x7x365. 

The Splunk Engineer will serve as a technical expert responsible for the design, administration, and optimization of the enterprise Splunk environment, with a specialized and heavy focus on User and Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA). The engineer will bridge the gap between core log management and advanced behavioral analytics by leveraging Splunk User Behavior Analytics (UBA) and machine learning models to detect compromised accounts, insider threats, and lateral movement. This position ensures that high-fidelity behavioral telemetry is integrated, baselined, and actionable for the Security Operations Center (SOC).

• Lead the design, engineering and deployment of Splunk User Behavior Analytics (UBA), focusing on the ingestion of identity-centric data sources (e.g., Active Directory, VPN, Cloud Access Security Brokers, and HR systems).
• Develop, tune, and optimize machine learning models and behavioral algorithms to establish accurate baselines for "normal" user and entity behavior.
• Collaborate with the Insider Threat and SOC teams to identify anomalous activity, such as credential misuse, unusual data movement, and account takeover (ATO) scenarios.
• Perform advanced data normalization and tagging using the Splunk Common Information Model (CIM) to ensure behavioral data is properly structured for the UEBA engine.
• Integrate UEBA-generated anomalies and threats into the Splunk Enterprise Security Incident Review dashboard and Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) playbooks.
• Monitor UEBA system health, including data ingestion rates, model processing times, and platform stability, performing rapid troubleshooting as required.
• Document technical configurations, threat modeling logic, and behavioral detection playbooks for the engineering and analyst teams.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: 

• Min 12 years with HS degree, 10 years with AS/AA degree, 8 years with BS/BA, 6 years with MS/MA, 3 years with PhD
• DoD 8570 IAT II Certification  
• DoD TS/SCI clearance 

Desired Qualifications:

• Must be DoW 8140 compliant under the Work Role Code 451 – System Administrator - Intermediate level or higher by 1 Oct 26.
• Previous experience operating within Department of War (DoW) or DoD enterprise network environments.
• Active Splunk Enterprise Security Certified Admin or Splunk Certified Developer certifications.
• Experience using Python or Bash for automation of Splunk administrative tasks and API integrations.
• Knowledge of the MITRE ATT&CK framework and mapping behavioral anomalies to specific adversary tactics and techniques.

Target Salary Range

$86,000 - $138,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Benefits Statement

Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

Application Statements

The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity. Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate’s own.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.