Software Engineer with Splunk

General information

Requisition #

R68313

Locations

USA-MD-Fort Meade

Posting Date

06/01/2026

Security Clearance Required

TS/SCI w/ Poly

Remote Type

Onsite

Time Type

Full time

Description & Requirements

Unlock the secrets of intelligence with MANTECH! Join a dynamic team at the forefront of national security, providing advanced solutions to government intelligence agencies. Since 1968, we've been solving the toughest challenges with groundbreaking tech. Explore thrilling projects in Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity, IT, Data Analytics and Software Development. Elevate your career and make a difference. Your adventure begins now-unleash your potential with MANTECH!

MANTECH seeks an experienced and passionate, career and customer-oriented Software Engineer to join our team located in the Ft. Meade, MD area.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Leverage IT automation to perform daily tasks associated with data repositories on air-gapped networks.
• Perform Bash shell scripting
• Demonstrated experience creating and managing virtual environments
• Experience configuring and maintaining storage and file systems
• Experience in developing and delivering briefings, technical presentations, and program documentation to senior program management
• Demonstrated experience working with a team to introduce and integrate new technologies into existing production environments
• Document and maintain SOPs on the configuration of the system

Minimum Qualifications:

• 14+ years of Software engineering experience with a bachelor's degree in system engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline or 19 years of systems engKInda felt bacdlyneering experience and associate's degree may be substituted.
• 2 years of experience in architecting, deploying and general administration of Splunk to include infrastructure planning, data collection and comprehension, development and integration, configuring data inputs and forwarders, data management, creating/managing user accounts, and general troubleshooting and monitoring
• Intermediate familiarization for the configuration, orchestration, and development of containerized applications (Ranger/Docker/Kubernetes)
• Experience with Python AND JavaScript AND Bash shell scripting
• Familiarity with Linux administration, system file hierarchy, root commands
• Ability to troubleshoot and deploy tools such as Redhat and Ansible.
• Ability to automate dataflow between distributed software systems.
• Hands-on experience with NIFI to forward collected log events to repositories for analysis.
• Familiarity with this open-source platform for the development of containerized applications for distributed applications e.g. Kubernetes.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to launch and configure VMWare instances (i.e., vCenter)
• Create/Maintain bash scripts to dump and load databases
• Experience with Ruby, Java and Perl
• Fundamental experience with DevOps tools such as nxLog, Graphana, GIT, SaltStack (SALT)

Clearance Requirement:

• Must have a current/active TS/SCI with Poly

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at least 50% of the time.
• Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as, the copy machine/fax machine/computer/printer.

The projected compensation range for this position is $141,500.00-$236,000.00. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, MANTECH invests in its employees beyond just compensation. MANTECH's benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, short-term and long-term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections.

MANTECH considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with MANTECH, please email us at careers@mantech.com and provide your name and contact information.