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JUNIOR SPLUNK DEVELOPER

Arlington, VA · On-site +1

JUNIOR SPLUNK DEVELOPER MILITARY FRIENDLY & PREFERRED - HOH SPONSOR Zermount Inc. is looking for a ... Hybrid - primarily remote. Occasional onsite work required at the client location in Springfield ...

Zermount, Inc

JUNIOR SPLUNK DEVELOPER

Arlington, VA · On-site +1

JUNIOR SPLUNK DEVELOPER MILITARY FRIENDLY & PREFERRED - HOH SPONSOR Zermount Inc. is looking for a ... Hybrid - primarily remote. Occasional onsite work required at the client location in Springfield ...

System One

Junior Network Engineer

Bethesda, MD · Remote

$40 - $45/hr

... Splunk, StealthWatch, AlgoSec, New Relic, SolarWinds, and others for log evaluation and monitoring. • Identify and perform corrective actions on network devices using smart hands, remote access ...

System One

Junior Network Engineer

Bethesda, MD · Remote

$40 - $45/hr

... Splunk, StealthWatch, AlgoSec, New Relic, SolarWinds, and others for log evaluation and monitoring. • Identify and perform corrective actions on network devices using smart hands, remote access ...

System One

Junior Network Engineer

Bethesda, MD · Remote

$40 - $45/hr

... Splunk, StealthWatch, AlgoSec, New Relic, SolarWinds, and others for log evaluation and monitoring. • Identify and perform corrective actions on network devices using smart hands, remote access ...

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As of Jul 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote splunk in Gaithersburg, MD is $65.01, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $57.40 and $71.68 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Remote Splunk job?

A Remote Splunk job involves working with Splunk, a data analysis and monitoring platform, from a remote location. Responsibilities typically include configuring, managing, and troubleshooting Splunk environments, creating dashboards, and analyzing log data to identify security or operational issues. These roles are common in cybersecurity, IT operations, and data analytics. Remote Splunk professionals need expertise in Splunk software, data ingestion, scripting, and sometimes cloud platforms.

What does a typical workday look like for someone in a Remote Splunk role?

In a Remote Splunk role, your day typically involves monitoring and analyzing log data to detect security incidents, creating and optimizing Splunk queries, building dashboards, and collaborating with IT or security teams to troubleshoot issues. Most tasks are performed independently from your home office, but you’ll often participate in virtual meetings to review findings, implement solutions, and support ongoing projects. You may also spend time documenting processes, providing input on best practices, and staying updated on new Splunk features or security trends. This remote structure allows for flexibility while remaining highly connected to team goals and incident response efforts.

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

To excel as a Remote Splunk professional, you need strong analytical skills, experience with Splunk or SIEM tools, and a background in IT, cybersecurity, or systems administration. Familiarity with Splunk Enterprise, Splunk Cloud, SPL (Search Processing Language), and relevant certifications like Splunk Certified Power User or Administrator is highly beneficial. Excellent problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication are key soft skills for this role. These competencies help ensure the efficient detection, analysis, and mitigation of security incidents while facilitating effective teamwork in a remote environment.

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Splunk Cybersecurity SME (Remote)

A.C. Coy

Falls Church, VA • On-site, Remote

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Overview
  • Tier One Technologies is seeking a Splunk Cybersecurity SME to support our direct US Government client.
  • This is going to be a 100% remote Contract-to-Hire position.
  • SELECTED CANDIDATES WITHOUT REQUIRED CLEARANCE WILL BE SUBJECT TO A FEDERAL GOVERNMENT BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION TO RECEIVE IT.

Responsibilities
  • Design, deploy, and maintain on-premises and cloud based Splunk environments to support enterprise-level monitoring, alerting, and reporting.
  • Execute new projects as well as data and user onboarding.
  • Manage knowledge objects (fields, extractions, tags, event types, lookups, workflow actions, aliases, macros, and so on) - through automations, scripting, management server functions; to include .conf and .cfg files in scope of the last four Splunk Enterprise versions.
  • Mentor and guide junior researchers or team members.
  • Support off-hours and weekend efforts for incident investigations and systems maintenance.

Qualifications
  • A degree from an accredited College/University in the applicable field of services is required. If the individual's degree is not in the applicable field, then 4 additional years of related experience is required
  • 8+ years of overall experience in cybersecurity.
  • 5+ years of specific Splunk experience.
  • Proven Splunk deployment and configuration management experience in large-scale environments.
  • Proficiency in writing complex Splunk queries, dashboards, and alerts using SPL (Search Processing Language).
  • Experience with REST APIs for Splunk and external system integration.
  • Ability to leverage the Splunk AI Assistant and other AI tools to increase accuracy and efficiency of task and other deliverables.
  • Advanced knowledge of Unix/Linux and/or Windows systems administration and troubleshooting.
  • Strong scripting skills in Bash, Python, JavaScript, SQL and PowerShell for automation and integration tasks.
  • Experience with Splunk upgrades, patching, and performance tuning.
  • Proficiency in integrating Splunk with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).
  • Understanding of security and compliance requirements and implementation of role-based access controls (RBAC) in Splunk.
  • Strong knowledge of logging standards and best practices across application and infrastructure layers.
    Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to translate research insights into practical solutions that address real-world challenges.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Must be a US Citizen or have permanent residence status (Green Card).
  • Must be able to obtain a Position of Public Trust Clearance.
  • Must be able to pass a drug screening, criminal history, and credit checks.
  • Must have lived in the United States for the past 5 years.
  • Cannot have more than 6 months travel outside the United States within the last five years. Military Service excluded. (Exception does not include military family members).
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