Monitoring & Log Management Systems Administrator ***
Suitland (ONI), MD
Citizenship: Requires US Citizenship Employment Term and Type: Regular, Full Time Required Security Clearance: TS/SCI Required Education: High School or equivalent experience Salary Band: $150,000 to $175,000
Job Description: The Monitoring & Log Management Systems Administrator will support the Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI) by implementing, managing, and maintaining enterprise system monitoring and log aggregation platforms. The administrator will ensure that all critical IT systems are effectively monitored for availability, performance, and security compliance using tools such as SolarWinds and Splunk. This role is key to maintaining situational awareness of system health and supporting cyber defense initiatives through real-time log analysis and correlation.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Administer and maintain SolarWinds for network and infrastructure monitoring, including configuration of alerts, dashboards, and performance metrics.
Manage Splunk infrastructure for log collection, analysis, and visualization; support custom dashboard creation, data normalization, and search optimization.
Develop and maintain event correlation rules and alerts to support proactive identification of operational or security issues.
Ensure proper ingestion of logs from enterprise systems, applications, and devices, in accordance with DoD logging and cybersecurity requirements.
Work closely with cybersecurity and IT operations teams to enhance visibility into the network and system performance.
Create and maintain detailed system documentation, dashboards, and operational procedures.
Support audit readiness and incident response activities by providing timely log and system performance data.
Required Qualifications:
DoD 8140.03-M (Formerly DoD 8570) Information Assurance Technical Level II (IAT-II) certification (CompTIA Security+, CySA+, GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC), etc.)
5+ years of experience managing enterprise-grade monitoring and SIEM platforms (SolarWinds and Splunk preferred).
Proficient in writing and optimizing Splunk search queries and dashboards.
Strong understanding of network protocols, system logs, SNMP, and performance monitoring.
Familiarity with DoD security and compliance standards (e.g., RMF, STIGs).
Demonstrated ability to support mission-critical systems in a high-security environment.
TS/SCI clearance.
Desired Qualifications:
Splunk Core Certified Power User or Admin certification.
Experience with SolarWinds Orion Platform including NPM, SAM, and NTA modules.
Familiarity with Syslog, Windows Event Forwarding, and log aggregation pipelines.
Scripting experience (PowerShell, Python, or Bash) to automate data ingestion or alerting.
Previous experience supporting Department of Defense or Intelligence Community customers.
Education Requirements:
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field preferred.
Security Clearance Requirements:
Must possess an active TS/SCI clearance at time of application.
Physical Requirements:
Sitting 70% | Standing 30% | Walking 10%
Lifting up to 50lbs: 0% | Carrying up to 25lbs: 10%
Pulling/Pushing up to 50lbs: 5%
Stooping or Crouching: 5% | Reaching: 10%
Grasping: 5% | Speaking with customers: 50% | Listening: 50%
Supervisory Duties: None Company Overview: FGS, LLC is an international, leading-edge provider of technical services to include Secure Information Systems, Security and Engineering and Intelligence Analysis. Our turn-key solutions include the design, engineering, deployment operations, and sustainment of secure technology and critical infrastructure for the protection and safety of our customers' mission-critical information, processes, and personnel. Demonstrating an unyielding commitment to our customers, superior trust and dedication with our partners, and leading-edge technical expertise over the past seven years, FGS has experienced explosive growth providing superior services throughout the world, from North America and the Pacific Rim to the Middle East and Europe. FGS offers a generous compensation package including health, dental, vision, 401(k), group life insurance, educational reimbursement, among other benefits.
We value our employees and strive to offer many opportunities for professional growth.
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