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Full Time Splunk Security Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Create interactive dashboards and visualizations for key security metrics, including: * Incident ... Develop and optimize Splunk searches, reports, alerts, and dashboard panels to identify suspicious ...

NC · On-site

Create interactive dashboards and visualizations for key security metrics, including: * Incident ... Develop and optimize Splunk searches, reports, alerts, and dashboard panels to identify suspicious ...

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Senior Splunk Engineer

Washington, DC · On-site

$129K - $177K/yr

The Senior Splunk Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing Splunk ... Create custom dashboards, reports, and alerts to support security operations, system monitoring ...

Sr. Splunk Engineer

Scottsdale, AZ · Hybrid

$115K - $158K/yr

Collaborates with the Security team in security incident resolution and risk evaluations * On call rotation with other Splunk engineers to cover 24x7 response * Sets and supports best practices for ...

Sr. Splunk Engineer

Chicago, IL · Hybrid

$118K - $161K/yr

Collaborates with the Security team in security incident resolution and risk evaluations * On call rotation with other Splunk engineers to cover 24x7 response * Sets and supports best practices for ...

Sr. Splunk Engineer

San Francisco, CA · Hybrid

$134K - $185K/yr

Collaborates with the Security team in security incident resolution and risk evaluations * On call rotation with other Splunk engineers to cover 24x7 response * Sets and supports best practices for ...

Senior Splunk Engineer

Washington, DC · On-site

$129K - $177K/yr

The Senior Splunk Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing Splunk ... Create custom dashboards, reports, and alerts to support security operations, system monitoring ...

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How much do full time splunk security engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for full time splunk security engineer in the United States is $152,773.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $143,000.00 and $158,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Time Splunk Security Engineer vs Security Analyst?

AspectFull Time Splunk Security EngineerSecurity Analyst
CertificationsSplunk Certified Security Intelligence Professional, CISSP (preferred)CompTIA Security+, GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)
Work EnvironmentFocus on Splunk platform management, security monitoring, and incident responseMonitor security alerts, analyze threats, and support security policies
Industry UsageCommon in cybersecurity teams using Splunk for SIEMWidespread across various industries for security monitoring

The Full Time Splunk Security Engineer specializes in managing and optimizing Splunk security tools, while a Security Analyst focuses on analyzing security data and responding to threats. Both roles require security certifications and work in cybersecurity environments, but the engineer emphasizes Splunk platform expertise, whereas the analyst concentrates on threat analysis and incident response.

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Job description

Roles and Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, and maintain Splunk dashboards supporting SOC monitoring, incident detection, investigation, and response.
  • Create interactive dashboards and visualizations for key security metrics, including:
    • Incident volume and severity
    • Mean Time to Detect (MTTD)
    • Mean Time to Respond/Resolve (MTTR)
    • Alert fidelity and false positive trends
  • Develop and optimize Splunk searches, reports, alerts, and dashboard panels to identify suspicious activity and notable security events.
  • Collaborate with Detection Engineers, Incident Responders, and SOC Analysts to understand operational requirements and threat use cases.
  • Build dashboards that enable efficient investigation workflows and rapid pivoting from visualization to incident analysis.
  • Improve dashboard performance by optimizing SPL queries, searches, and data models.
  • Transform complex and unstructured security data into meaningful visual insights.
  • Document dashboard logic, search methodologies, metric definitions, and reporting standards.
  • Ensure dashboards support operational consistency and align with SOC best practices.
Required Qualifications
  • Hands-on experience developing dashboards, reports, and visualizations in Splunk.
  • Experience working in a Security Operations Center (SOC) or cybersecurity environment.
  • Strong experience with Splunk Search Processing Language (SPL).
  • Experience analyzing security-related data sources, including:
    • Authentication logs
    • Endpoint telemetry
    • Network logs
    • Application security logs
  • Ability to convert complex security data into clear, actionable dashboards and reports.
  • Experience collaborating with SOC Analysts, Incident Responders, and Detection Engineers.
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and documentation abilities.