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Monitor event planning deadlines, including floor plan submissions, production schedules, insurance requirements, staffing requests, and other operational milestones. * Coordinate hospitality and ...

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How much do event monitoring jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for event monitoring in the United States is $17.23, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is event monitoring?

Event monitoring is the process of observing, tracking, and analyzing events or activities within a system, network, or application to detect issues, ensure security, and maintain operational efficiency. It involves using specialized tools and software to collect real-time data and generate alerts or reports based on predefined criteria. Event monitoring is commonly used in IT, security, and various business operations to quickly identify and respond to incidents or unusual activity.

What is the difference between Event Monitoring vs Security Analyst?

AspectEvent MonitoringSecurity Analyst
Required CredentialsBasic certifications like CompTIA Security+ or vendor-specific trainingAdvanced certifications such as CISSP, CISA, or GIAC
Work EnvironmentPrimarily monitoring security events through SIEM toolsAnalyzing security incidents, investigating threats, and developing security strategies
Employer & Industry UsageUsed across various industries for continuous security oversightTypically employed in cybersecurity teams within organizations
Common Search & ComparisonFocuses on real-time event detection and alertingInvolves deeper incident analysis and security planning

Event Monitoring involves continuous oversight of security events using SIEM tools, primarily focusing on alerting and real-time detection. Security Analysts perform detailed investigations, analyze threats, and develop security measures. While Event Monitoring is more about ongoing surveillance, Security Analysts handle incident response and strategic security planning.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Event Monitoring Specialist, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Event Monitoring Specialist, you need strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, and typically a background in IT or security. Familiarity with monitoring tools such as SIEM systems, network monitoring software, and incident management platforms is often required, along with relevant certifications like CompTIA Security+ or Certified SOC Analyst (CSA). Excellent communication, problem-solving skills, and the ability to remain calm under pressure help you effectively address incidents and coordinate with team members. These skills are crucial for detecting, responding to, and mitigating threats or disruptions to ensure the safety and continuity of organizational operations.

What are some common challenges faced in an Event Monitoring role, and how can they be effectively managed?

Event Monitoring professionals often encounter challenges such as quickly identifying and escalating critical incidents, managing high volumes of alerts, and maintaining clear communication across teams. Staying organized and utilizing automated monitoring tools can help prioritize incidents and reduce alert fatigue. Effective collaboration with IT, security, and operations teams is essential for resolving issues swiftly and minimizing business impact. Regular training on new technologies and incident response procedures also helps event monitors stay prepared for evolving threats.
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Infographic showing various Event Monitoring job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 71% Full Time, 24% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $35,847 per year, or $17.2 per hour.

Security Engineer - Audit, Compliance & Splunk Monitoring

Unisity LLC

Annapolis, MD • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

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Job description

Unisity, LLC is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business providing expert services in the Information Technology fields. We pride ourselves on delivering what is promised, as some would say we "just do". We are highly-qualified, self-driven professionals who work towards a common goal as a team, leading when appropriate and following when needed.
Description:
We are seeking a Security Engineer to design, develop, and maintain enterprise security audit and compliance dashboards in support of mission-critical information systems. This role focuses on audit data collection, reduction, review, and retention in accordance with our Customer Policy Instructions. The ideal candidate will have strong experience using Splunk to visualize security events, compliance posture, and potential indicators of security violations across complex enterprise environments.
Key Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, and maintain Splunk dashboards that display auditable security events in accordance with Customer Policy Instructions.
  • Ensure dashboards support the collection, reduction, review, and retention of audit data for Customer information systems.
  • Create and maintain Splunk dashboards for, at a minimum, the following data sets:
    • Network and system-related observable events mapped by System Security Plan (SSP) and associated devices.
    • Container-based application events, organized by namespaces.
    • STE compliance scan summaries and detailed results by SSP and associated devices.
    • Vulnerability and compliance scan summaries and detailed results by SSP and associated devices.
    • Device reporting visibility, including percentage of reporting devices and lists of devices by SSP.
  • Ensure all dashboards display required auditable event elements, including:
    • Date and time of event
    • Event type
    • User or source associated with the activity
    • Identity of the subject or actor
    • Brief event description
    • Hostname and IP address
    • Event outcome (success/failure)
  • Develop and maintain dashboards that identify observable occurrences indicative of potential security violations, in accordance with ICS and CNSSI Appendix.
  • Correlate and visualize security-relevant data across multiple systems to support security monitoring, auditing, and incident response activities.
  • Work closely with security teams, system owners, and auditors to ensure dashboards meet Customer compliance, accreditation, and operational requirements.
  • Continuously improve audit visibility, dashboard performance, and usability to support security operations and decision-making.
Required Qualifications
  • Strong experience designing and maintaining Splunk dashboards for security monitoring and audit use cases.
  • Experience supporting audit, compliance, and security event monitoring in regulated or classified environments.
  • Familiarity with Customer audit and compliance policies, including audit data collection and retention requirements.
  • Experience working with vulnerability and compliance scan data and security telemetry.
  • Ability to interpret and map security requirements to actionable monitoring and visualization solutions.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with containerized environments and container security monitoring.
  • Familiarity with STE/STN compliance frameworks.
  • Experience supporting system accreditation, audits, or security assessments.
  • Experience working in IC, DoD, or other highly regulated environments.
Due to federal contract requirements, United States Citizenship and a position appropriate security clearance is required, you must have an Active TS/SCI security clearance with customer appropriate polygraph.
Salary: COMING SOON (Annually)
Annual Compensation Figures listed for this position serve as a general guideline and are not a guarantee of compensation. Compensation will vary dependent upon factors including but not limited to: Government contract rates; education; relevant prior work experience, knowledge, skills, and competencies; certifications, and geographic location.
Benefits Package:
Unisity, LLC believes in generously supporting employees as they prepare for retirement. The company automatically contributes an additional 12% of each employee's gross compensation to the company 401k plan, with no requirement for employee matching. All contributions are fully vested from day one, ensuring immediate ownership of retirement funds.
Full-time employees have the option to participate in a variety of voluntary benefit plans including:
  • A Choice of Medical Plan Options, some with Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Vision and Dental
    • Unisity, LLC provides an additional 12% of employee's gross compensation to be used for benefits, any remaining funds are then forwarded to the employee as taxable income
  • Life and AD&D Benefits (Company Paid)
  • Short and Long-Term Disability (Company Paid)

Unisity, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Affirmative Action Statement:
Unisity, LLC is committed to the principles of affirmative action in all hiring and employment for minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.
Accommodations:
Unisity, LLC is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring process. If you need any accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at staffing@unisity.tech. We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to all candidates.

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