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Agile Defense

Splunk Architect Lead

Reston, VA · Hybrid

$175K - $225K/yr

QUALIFICATIONS Required Certifications Active Certified Splunk Architect (II) Education, Background, and Years of Experience Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, Cybersecurity, STEM or ...

Agile Defense

Splunk Architect Lead

Reston, VA · On-site

$175K - $225K/yr

QUALIFICATIONS Required Certifications Active Certified Splunk Architect (II) Education, Background, and Years of Experience Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, Cybersecurity, STEM or ...

Kanak Elite Services Inc

Splunk Architect

Doral, FL · On-site

Splunk architect certification * Security background * Understanding of cloud computing concepts * Understanding of observability Qualifications: * 8+ years experience with deploying large enterprise ...

Sonoma Consulting Inc.

Splunk Architect

Boston, MA · On-site

Splunk Architect Job Location : Boston, MA Duration : Fulltime Visa: Only US Citizen and GC ... certifications would be a major plus Qualifications 3+ years experience with Splunk on a large ...

Synergy ECP

Splunk Architect

Columbia, MD · On-site

... SPLUNK Architecture certification. • Knowledge of cloud computing platforms • Scripting and ... certification (Security+, CISSP, CISM, etc.

Emvia, Inc.

Splunk architect

El Segundo, CA · On-site

Splunk Architect Location: El Segundo, CA Duration: Long Term Splunk Architect - Must be able to ... Splunk Administrator certification is a plus. Demonstrated ability to work and communicate ...

Qmulos

Senior Splunk Architect

Washington, DC · On-site

... Architect certification and Splunk Consultant • Industry recognized security certifications (security, networking, etc ) • Working knowledge of Splunk Cloud solution offering • Working ...

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As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for contract certified splunk architect in the United States is $80.95, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $74.76 and $88.46 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contract Certified Splunk Architect vs Contract Splunk Engineer?

AspectContract Certified Splunk ArchitectContract Splunk Engineer
CertificationsSplunk Certified Architect, Splunk Certified Power User
Primary RoleDesigns and oversees Splunk deployment architectureImplements, maintains, and troubleshoots Splunk solutions
Work EnvironmentHigh-level planning, architecture design, client interaction
Industry UsageConsulting firms, large enterprises, system integrators

The Contract Certified Splunk Architect focuses on designing and planning Splunk solutions, requiring advanced certifications and strategic oversight. In contrast, the Contract Splunk Engineer handles the day-to-day implementation, configuration, and troubleshooting of Splunk systems. Both roles are essential in the Splunk ecosystem but differ in scope and responsibilities.

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Splunk Architect Lead

Agile Defense

Reston, VA • Hybrid

$175K - $225K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 22 days ago

Job description

About Agile Defense
 
At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That's why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.
 
Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility-leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation's vital interests.

Requisition #: 1440
Job Title: Splunk Architect Lead
Location: Reston, VA
Clearance Level: Secret (TS Eligible)
 
SUMMARY
 
Agile Defense is seeking a Splunk Architect/Lead to support enterprise cybersecurity programs delivering 24/7/365 Cyber Security Operations Center (CSOC) services of USG customers. The Splunk Lead will provide expert technical leadership for enterprise-scale logging, monitoring, SIEM engineering, and custom log integration. This role is responsible for ensuring the reliability, performance, and modernization of the enterprise logging ecosystems across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments.
 
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
 
Lead the design, engineering, configuration, and optimization of enterprise logging platforms supporting CSOC operations. Act as the primary technical authority for SIEM architecture, log ingestion pipelines, parsing, normalization, enrichment, and storage strategies. Manage onboarding of new data sources across applications, endpoints, networks, cloud environments, and identity systems. Ensure log health monitoring, cluster health, pipeline resiliency, and integrity validation for continuous reliability. Enable dashboard creation, correlation rules, and alerting by guaranteeing high-quality, normalized data. Maintain compliance with logging standards, federal mandates, and Zero Trust visibility requirements. Drive modernization initiatives, including automation, cloud logging integrations, and data optimization. Produce technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, data dictionaries, and detailed reports. Support vulnerability assessments, compliance audits, and cross-team engineering reviews.
 
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Certifications
 
Active Certified Splunk Architect (II)
Education, Background, and Years of Experience
Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, Cybersecurity, STEM or related field.
 
ADDITIONAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
Required Skills
 
An understanding and practical experience in applying project management principles; experience with diverse interconnected systems; strong understanding of industry best practices and technologies with experience in the application supporting a large Federal Government security operations organization
 
Experience in an enterprise IT environment as an applications or systems administrator working in Windows and Linux environments
 
Experience with bash, python and or PowerShell scripting languages and automation; strong networking background; strong security background; experience with cloud orchestration tools and a strong understanding of Amazon Web Services cloud services
 
Last 5 years of experience serving as a senior Certified Splunk Administrator or Architect in large environment.
 
Preferred Skills
 
Splunk Certified Admin/Engineer
Splunk Core Certified Consultant
Active Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP)
Cloud provider certifications (AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, etc)
Experience using cribl
 
WORKING CONDITIONS
Environmental Conditions
 
Hybrid in Reston, VA
Strength Demands
Physical Requirements
$175,000 - $225,000 a year
Our Core Values
 
Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together. 
 
What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are.
 
  • Happy - Be Infectious. Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do.
  • Helpful - Be Supportive. Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated.
  • Honest - Be Trustworthy. Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support.
  • Humble - Be Grounded. Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task.
  • Hungry - Be Eager. Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges.
  • Hustle - Be Driven. Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success.
 
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