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$40K - $50K/yr

BACK TO CAREERS Security Operations Specialist Carahsoft seeks an entry level Security Operations ... Knowledge of Splunk and SEIM preferred. Compensation and Benefits * Starting compensation range ...

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Splunk * Microsoft Defender * Azure Government * Microsoft 365 * Intune * Tenable * Qualys * Okta ... We have openings for entry level as well as senior positions across a variety of specializations ...

Train entry-level software engineers as directed by department management, ensuring they are ... and Splunk, as well as log-based root cause analysis tools such as CloudWatch Logs Insights, to ...

... entry-level positions. You'll receive a status update email for each application, so be sure to ... Splunk, or related SIEM, SOAR, and EDR technologies. * Industry certifications or coursework ...

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How much do entry level splunk jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for entry level splunk in the United States is $60.17, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $53.12 and $66.35 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an entry level Splunk?

An Entry Level Splunk job involves working with the Splunk platform to collect, analyze, and visualize machine data for monitoring and troubleshooting purposes. Responsibilities typically include setting up dashboards, creating reports, managing alerts, and assisting in log analysis to support IT operations or cybersecurity teams. Entry-level professionals often work under the guidance of senior analysts or administrators, gaining hands-on experience with search queries (SPL), data ingestion, and system configuration. Strong analytical skills, basic scripting knowledge, and familiarity with Splunk concepts are essential for success in this role.

What skills and qualifications are needed for an entry level Splunk?

To thrive as an Entry Level Splunk professional, you need basic knowledge of IT operations, data analysis, and troubleshooting, typically supported by a degree in computer science or related fields. Familiarity with the Splunk platform, SQL, Linux/Windows systems, and foundational Splunk Core Certified User or Power User certifications is highly valuable. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication will help you succeed in team environments and when interacting with stakeholders. These skills are crucial for efficiently managing data monitoring tasks, identifying security events, and supporting business operations with actionable insights.

What does an entry level Splunk do?

As an Entry Level Splunk professional, your day often involves monitoring dashboards, assisting with data ingestion, and investigating basic alerts to help identify potential issues or security incidents. You may collaborate with IT teams to understand data sources, assist senior analysts with report creation, and support ongoing system maintenance. Expect a mix of routine monitoring tasks and learning opportunities, as you gradually take on more complex responsibilities under the guidance of experienced colleagues. This hands-on environment provides a supportive space to build your technical skills and grow your knowledge of Splunk and enterprise IT operations.

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Infographic showing various Entry Level Splunk job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, 1% Part Time, and 16% Contract. Highlights an 80% Physical, 9% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $125,160 per year, or $60.2 per hour.

Entry Level/Jr Networking/ Datacenter Technician- ONSITE

Amtex System Inc.

Orangeburg, NY • On-site

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Posted 2 days ago

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Amtex Systems Inc is an information technology and talent solutions company offering talent and BI consulting to the companies in US for over 25 years.

Our solutions are designed to fill resource gaps, by providing the right candidates who deliver value to the organization. Our propensity to nurture and build strong relationships with our clients helps us better understand their business demands and gives us the ability to provide services that are on time and rise above the rest.


Entry Level/ Jr Networking Techncian
 
MULTIPLE POSITIONS
 
Data Center Hardware/Operating System Technician (Consultant)
 
 
Location: Orangeburg, NY / Dayton, NJ (onsite ) Rotational
Duration: 12 Months Contract
 
 
Locals; Onsite
                W2- Need candidates authorized to work for any employer; cannot sponsor
Experience- Entry Level/  Interns 
 
Are you a strong problem solver ready to tackle real-world, real time, technical challenges? Are you intrigued by large scale servers, network hardware and operating systems? Are you passionate about team-work and partnering with a high performing group?  If so, keep reading.
 
Our data centers serve the dynamic, market driven work load of our global customers via many thousands of servers, network devices and connections. You will add compute capacity to match customer demand, oversee all facets of equipment installation and cable planning. You will be responsible for the quality of the data center service at all times. You will monitor, assess, respond and escalate issues in order to maintain infrastructure reliability and resilience. You will follow, create and improve maintenance and troubleshooting processes. You will drive data center stability through awareness, focus and collaboration. This role is a rich opportunity to support data center stability while building broad operational skills. Awareness, focus and collaboration are needed in this role along with a desire for continuous learning and diligence.        
 
Job Shifts:
 First shift (day), second shift (afternoon), third shift (night), along with weekend hours
 
We'll trust you to:
 Learn and understand the data center site in order to manage events that put our critical systems  at risk
 Organize people, communication and knowledge to support problem follow-up and data center activity
 Perform activity impact and risk assessment along with service notification at the appropriate level of awareness
 Maintain accuracy of documentation and recorded details of physical assets  and connections
 Detect, investigate, and drive operating system issues affecting production equipment availability
 Perform hardware level activity including investigation, maintenance and repair of server, network components and data cabling
 Develop familiarity with the critical systems at each data center in order to provide a high level response and escalation  
 
You'll need to have:
 Linux/unix knowledge sufficient to identify and interrogate system hardware, review system logs, report on file systems, and manipulate files
 Ability to prioritize work including active data center service and projects in flight  
 Knowledge of Layer2 and 3 network concepts
 Desire to learn and take ownership of personal development
 Passion for educating others and improving our team capabilities
 The ability to communicate timely and concise information to various teams throughout Engineering at the appropriate level of detail
 The ability to perform physical activities including walking, lifting, and climbing a ladder
 
We’d love to see:
 Desire to lead people, projects and problem investigation
 Eagerness to remediate issues in the physical space including airflow, power alarms, equipment serviceability, and cabling
 Hands-on experience replacing server and network hardware
 Familiarity with reporting tools including Grafana and Splunk
 Awareness and some exposure to programming or scripting
 Networking experience with sound knowledge of Cisco IOS and JunOS