Splunk Software Engineer

CACI International

Fort Meade, MD, United StatesFull-time$113,200–$237,800Posted Oct 28, 2026

About the role

Job Title: Splunk Software Engineer

Job Category: Engineering

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with Polygraph

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: None

Type of Travel: None

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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

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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 - $237,800

CACI 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.

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain applications, APIs, scripts, and services integrated with Splunk.
  • Develop features and resolve software defects.
  • Create and maintain DevOps automation, configuration, and deployment workflows.
  • Manage source code repositories using Git.
  • Route, transform, and enrich data from multiple sources.
  • Coordinate data integration and delivery with data providers and consumers.
  • Resolve escalated customer issues and technical support requests.
  • Improve system reliability and performance.

Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
  • Experience developing and integrating APIs.
  • Proficiency in Python and JavaScript.
  • Experience with Git and Jira.
  • Current Splunk Accredited Core Implementation Certification.
  • Relevant experience requirement depends on education: 7+ years with a high school diploma/GED, 5+ years with an associate's degree, 3+ years with a bachelor's degree, or 1+ year with a master's degree.
  • Desired experience with at least four listed technologies or practices, such as REST, Splunk, CI/CD, Apache NiFi, React, Docker, or Cribl.

Benefits

  • Flexible time off.
  • Healthcare and wellness benefits.
  • Financial and retirement benefits.
  • Family support benefits.
  • Continuing education and learning resources.

Skills mentioned

PythonJavaScriptAPI IntegrationREST APIsGitDevOpsCI/CDAutomationDockerPerformance Optimization

About CACI International

CACI International Inc (NYSE: CACI) is a technology-first national security company that expands the limits of national security through innovation, discipline, and operational excellence. We deliver advanced technologies that help our customers move faster, operate more efficiently, and anticipate and defeat evolving threats. Our 27,000 talented employees and strong culture drive our success and have earned CACI recognition as a Fortune World's Most Admired Company. CACI is a member of the Fortune 500™, the Russell 1000 Index, and the S&P MidCap 400 Index. For more information, visit caci.com. CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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