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Georgia IT Inc

Splunk Architect/ Guru- Remote

Splunk Architect/Guru- Remote I have an immediate need at a client for a Splunk guru. The person could come onsite initially to see what needs to be done but doesn't need to be onsite working. They ...

Conducive

Splunk Professional Services Consultant

Remote engagement with occasional travel Required Experience * Must be able to pass a background ... Engineering, or related field About Conducive Founded in 2006 and based in Austin, Texas, Conducive ...

Trace3

Delivery Engineer | Splunk (W2PE)

Denver, CO · Remote

$84K - $113K/yr

The Delivery Engineer | Splunk, will provide technical expertise in providing guidance on levels of ... This is a remote, contract position and eligible candidates must be located in the United States.

Cherokee Federal

Sr Splunk Detection Engineer

$150K - $160K/yr

Senior Splunk Detection Engineer Criterion Systems, a Cherokee Federal company, is seeking a Senior Splunk Detection Engineer to support the National Science Foundation (NSF) Cybersecurity & Privacy ...

Coalfire

Security Engineer (Splunk)

Splunk Enterprise Certified Admin or SumoLogic Administration or Microsoft Security Operations Analyst Associate * AWS Solutions Architect Professional or AWS DevOps Engineer Professional or Azure ...

Coalfire

Security Engineer (Splunk)

Charleston, WV · Remote

Splunk Enterprise Certified Architect or Splunk Certified Automation Developer The salary range listed is a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role based on national salary ...

Futran Tech Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

Splunk & Groovy

Splunk & Dynatrace along with Process Knowledge, Good Cloud exposure, Java, ITIL certified, Level 2 support exp, PCI DSS, DR, Security Certificate, Soft Skills Monitoring system performance and ...

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As of Jul 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote splunk engineer in the United States is $119,701.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $100,000.00 and $140,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Remote Splunk Engineer typically manages Splunk deployments, ingests and normalizes data from various sources, and creates dashboards and alerts to support security and operational teams. Daily tasks often include troubleshooting log sources, optimizing search queries, maintaining system health, and collaborating with IT security, DevOps, or infrastructure teams to meet business objectives. Regular communication with stakeholders is also important to understand monitoring needs and proactively address incidents or gaps in visibility. Most remote Splunk engineers use virtual collaboration tools and ticketing systems to organize work and ensure seamless team integration, even from a distance.

What is a Remote Splunk Engineer job?

A Remote Splunk Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing Splunk solutions while working remotely. They configure data ingestion, create dashboards, optimize system performance, and troubleshoot issues to ensure effective log management and security monitoring. This role often involves working with security teams, DevOps, or IT operations to analyze system performance and detect anomalies. Strong knowledge of Splunk architecture, search queries, and scripting is essential.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Remote Splunk Engineer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Remote Splunk Engineer, you need expertise in Splunk architecture, log management, data analysis, and scripting or automation, typically supported by a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with Splunk Enterprise, Splunk Cloud, ITSI, and certifications like Splunk Certified Power User or Admin are highly valued. Strong problem-solving skills, effective communication, and self-motivation are essential soft skills for remote collaboration and troubleshooting. These qualifications enable you to efficiently implement security monitoring, deliver actionable insights, and support distributed teams in diverse technical environments.

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Splunk Enterprise Security (ES) Consultant - remote

Splunk Enterprise Security (ES) Consultant - remote

System One

Arlington, WI • Remote

Contractor

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 11 days ago

Job description

Splunk Enterprise Security (ES) Consultant - remote Remote – offsite Responsibilities
  • Develop custom detection content: correlation searches, notable events, alerts, reports, and visualizations to surface threat activity
  • Build and maintain Splunk Apps and Technology Add-ons (TAs)
  • Onboard new data sources and normalize them to the Common Information Model (CIM)
  • Optimize data flow and ingestion using aggregation, filtering, and pipeline tuning
  • Configure notable event actions, action menus, and Adaptive Responses
  • Tune detections to cut noise and surface what matters, including risk-based alerting where applicable
  • Build dashboards that highlight anomalies, trends, and security and operational metrics
  • Support and optimize large distributed clustered Splunk environments (search heads, indexers, forwarders, deployment servers)
  • Partner with the client's security and SOC teams, debug complex integration and configuration issues
  • Document processes, procedures, and key engineering decisions
Requirements
  • Several years of hands-on Splunk experience, with real ES implementation, content development, and tuning
  • Strong SPL and regular expressions
  • Scripting in Python, Perl, or Bash
  • Solid grasp of CIM and data onboarding and normalization at scale
  • Experience supporting clustered Splunk environments in SOC or NOC settings
  • SIEM data modeling experience on a platform at scale
  • Proficiency in Linux, including editing and maintaining Splunk config files and apps
  • Comfortable working consultatively with client teams and explaining the why behind the work
  • Splunk certifications (Core Certified Consultant, ES Certified Admin, Architect) are a plus but not required
  • Demonstrated ES delivery experience carries more weight than paper
System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan. System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. #LI-KA1 #M1

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