SIEM Administrator Support (Active Secret Clearance) - Sign-On Bonus Up to $5,000Akima

ASE is looking for a SIEM Administrator Support to work in Camp H M Smith, HI. The SIEM Administrator is responsible for managing, maintaining, and optimizing the USINDOPACOM enterprise Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platform, specifically utilizing Splunk Enterprise (SE) and Splunk Enterprise Security (ES). To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

Exciting Opportunity! Eligible candidates may qualify for a sign-on bonus of up to $5,000 based on qualifications and relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Splunk Enterprise and Splunk Enterprise Security (ES) environments.

• Monitor SIEM system performance, security, availability, and overall operational health.

• Manage Splunk configurations, data inputs, indexes, applications, updates, and patches.

• Develop and maintain security dashboards, alerts, reports, and correlation searches to support threat detection and incident response.

• Perform DISA STIG compliance checks, ACAS vulnerability assessments, and PKI security validations.

• Identify system vulnerabilities, troubleshoot issues, and recommend improvements or automation.

• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams and system administrators to improve security monitoring and ServiceNow workflows.

• Maintain system documentation, configuration baselines, and change management records.

• Ensure compliance with DoD and USINDOPACOM cybersecurity requirements.

• Review ServiceNow tickets and provide occasional after-hours and weekend support for planned maintenance and unexpected outages.

Qualifications

• An active secret clearance is required.

• IAW DoD 8140.03-M, must meet the Intermediate ProficiencyLevel qualifications.

• Must have at least four years of system, network administration or developer experience and two years of Splunk administration.

• Must have Splunk Enterprise Certified Admin credential.

• Must have experience administering Linux servers.

• Must have experience with SIEM Content Development.

• Demonstrated experience of strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Desired Qualifications:

• Prefer Red Hat Linux administrator certification (RHCSA/RHCE).

• Prefer experience with Splunk Enterprise Security.

• Prefer experience in a virtualized environment (VMware, etc).

• Prefer one or more relevant CND certifications: CISSP, CASP, OSCP, CySA+, CEH, or GCIH.

Any clearance requirements for this position are established by the government contract.

Job ID

2026-26908

Work Type

On-Site

Pay Range

$155,000 - $185,000

Benefits

Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Akima Systems Engineering (ASE), an Akima company, is not just another federal systems support contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At ASE, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders , ASE provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers , ASE delivers solutions in maritime IT, systems engineering, and integration across the Department of Defense and stands ready to help improve operational performance at a reasonable and sustainable cost.

As an ASE employee , you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at job-assist@akima.com or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).