Splunk Software Engineer
Company websitecaci.com (CACI, opens in new tab)
Base salary $113,200 to $237,800
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Fort Meade, MD
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- LocationFort Meade, MD
- WorkplaceOn-site
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (1 h ago) · observed since
About this job
The Opportunity
Are you passionate about building innovative solutions that power mission-critical intelligence operations? CACI is seeking a talented Splunk Software Engineer to join our team in Fort Meade, MD. In this role, you will combine software engineering and DevOps expertise to develop applications and integrations that leverage the Splunk platform and APIs. You'll collaborate with technical teams and stakeholders to deliver scalable, data-driven solutions that directly support national security objectives.
At CACI, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside highly skilled professionals, tackle complex technical challenges, and contribute to meaningful missions that make a difference.
Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain applications, APIs, scripts, and services that integrate with Splunk and related technologies.
- Develop new features and enhancements while troubleshooting and resolving software defects.
- Create and maintain DevOps automation scripts, configuration files, and deployment workflows.
- Manage and maintain source code repositories using Git.
- Route, transform, and enrich data from multiple sources to support operational requirements.
- Collaborate with data providers and consumers to ensure effective data integration and delivery.
- Investigate and resolve escalated customer issues and technical support requests.
- Contribute to system reliability, performance optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Active TS/SCI clearance Polygraph.
- Experience developing and integrating APIs.
- Proficiency in Python and JavaScript.
- Experience with Git and Jira.
- Current Splunk Accredited Core Implementation Certification.
- One of the following combinations of education and experience:
- 7+ years of relevant experience and a High School Diploma/GED, or
- 5+ years of relevant experience and an Associate's degree, or
- 3+ years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree, or
- 1+ year of relevant experience and a Master's degree.
Desired:
Experience with at least four of the following technologies and practices:
- Regular Expressions (RegEx)
- RESTful services and integrations
- Splunk and/or Elasticsearch
- CI/CD pipelines and automation
- Monitoring tools such as Nagios or Elastic Beats
- Apache NiFi
- React (Angular experience also considered)
- DevOps technologies including Ansible, Salt, or Docker
- Cribl
What You Can Expect:
A culture of integrity.
At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.
An environment of trust.
CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.
A focus on continuous growth.
Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.
Pay Range:
There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.
The proposed salary range for this position is:
$113,200 - $237,800CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.
Source: CACI on Workday · View original posting (opens in new tab)
Pay in context
This role's base floor ($113,200) is above 20% of the 215 Software Engineering roles in Maryland listed on this site; 10 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $131,800; the middle half runs from $113,200 to $162,000.
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 6, 2026.
This listingSplunk Software Engineer$113,200 to $237,800
Senior DevSecOps Engineer$113,200 to $237,800
Computer Network Operator, Senior$113,200 to $237,800
Cyber Security Analyst$113,200 to $237,800
Engineering Team Lead$113,200 to $237,800
Full Stack Developer, Senior$113,200 to $237,800
Senior Embedded Software Engineer$113,200 to $237,800
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Splunk Software Engineer (this listing) | $113,200 - $237,800 |
| Senior DevSecOps Engineer | $113,200 - $237,800 |
| Computer Network Operator, Senior | $113,200 - $237,800 |
| Cyber Security Analyst | $113,200 - $237,800 |
| Engineering Team Lead | $113,200 - $237,800 |
| Full Stack Developer, Senior | $113,200 - $237,800 |
| Senior Embedded Software Engineer | $113,200 - $237,800 |
Observed changes
- First observed on the employer's board
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-10-28
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: Fort Meade, MD, US
$113,200 - $237,800
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- The pay is an annual base salary in US dollars with a minimum of at least $100,000.
- The role was publicly listed on the employer's job board when last checked.
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