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Eliassen Group

SOC Analyst

Washington, DC · Remote

$50 - $55/hr

Hybrid 2 Days Onsite/3 Days Remote in Washington, DC Our client seeks a SOC Analyst to support ... Utilize Splunk and Microsoft Sentinel for log analysis, correlation, and event investigation ...

Sparibis

Full Stack Engineer

Washington, DC · On-site +1

Location: 100% remote Years' Experience: 5+ years professional experience Education: Bachelor ... Query logs utilizing Splunk and will monitor dashboarding utilizing New Relic. * Usage of Atlassian ...

System One

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Network Security Microsegmentation Engineer - remote

Vienna, VA · Remote

$63 - $80/hr

We are seeking a Senior Network Security Microsegmentation Engineer for a remote contracting role ... Experience using Splunk or similar SIEM and log analytics platforms (e.g., Microsoft Sentinel ...

New

Corinth

Advanced Threat Hunter (ATH)

Leesburg, VA · Remote

$100K - $116K/yr

Remote Employment Type: Full‑Time Salary Range: $100,000 - $116,000 Work Schedule: 12x5 coverage ... Real‑time security event monitoring and anomaly detection using Splunk * Proven experience ...

10a Labs

AI Red Teamer, Cyber

Washington, DC · Remote

$100K - $120K/yr

Experience with security tools such as Splunk, Wireshark, Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap, or similar ... Fully remote, U.S.-based * Health Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage

RedSky

ServiceNow SME (TS)

Chantilly, VA · On-site +1

... primarily remote with periodic onsite support required in Chantilly, VA and Bluemont, VA. The ... Integrate ServiceNow with third-party solutions (e.g., Tanium, Splunk), configure connectors ...

Eliassen Group

Automation / SOAR Engineer

Washington, DC · Remote

$75 - $80/hr

Hybrid 2 Days Onsite/3 Days Remote in Washington, DC Our client seeks an Automation / SOAR Engineer ... Experience with tools such as Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender, Rapid7 InsightVM ...

AnaVation

Security Engineer

Washington, DC · On-site +1

... Splunk) and other security tools (e.g., McAfee (NSM), GRC tool (CSAM)). * Perform system ... Remote status is subject to change at the customer's direction. This position requires a Public ...

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How much do remote splunk jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote splunk in Washington, DC is $68.15, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $60.19 and $75.14 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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Information Engineer/Data Threat Analyst- 100% Remote

Information Engineer/Data Threat Analyst- 100% Remote

Aretec

Camp Springs, MD • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Re-posted 2 days ago

Job description

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Apply analytical and computational techniques and methodologies to identify problems and recommend solutions.
  • Perform enterprise-wide strategic systems planning, business information planning, and business analysis and develop an associated recommendation
  • Perform process and data modeling in support of the planning and analysis efforts using both manual and automated
  • Provide technical guidance in software engineering techniques and automated support
  • Review weaknesses in Tenable .io (TIO) and other security toolsets to identify common weaknesses that are present across the enterprise and develop enterprise strategies for
  • Leverage the Continuous Monitoring Splunk Dashboards and other relevant data sources to correlate data and events across information
  • Identify and advise on process improvements for enhancing the current toolset in support of the client's Continuous Monitoring Program to facilitate the identification and prioritization of risk, to include additional data sources, data fields, etc.
  • Assist the organization in understanding and prioritizing security risks across the enterprise and quantifying the cost of risk to the enterprise
  • Coordinate with the Enterprise Information System Security Officer {ISSO) to understand weaknesses across the enterprise and document associated remediation strategies and milestones in the form of Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms).
  • Review data feeds, understand and identify risk/ impacts, and report on critical weaknesses affecting the
  • Correlate weaknesses documented as system-level POA&Ms to determine the need for the creation of Program Level POA&Ms .

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES
  • Previous experience developing, maintaining, administering, and/or evaluating cloud solutions in AWS, Azure, and/or Google.
  • Previous experience developing, maintaining, administering, and/or evaluating technology solutions build using Windows, CentOS, Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server, ExtremeXOS, and/or
  • Previous experience supporting Department of Homeland Security federal clients
  • Previous experience using one or more of the following tools: io, NexusIQ Server, Splunk Enterprise v 7.3 and higher, DoJ CSAM.
  • Previous experience analyzing data from security scanning tools such as Tenablio, Qualys Guard, Acunetix, Frontline, Nexpose, etc.
  • Working knowledge of the NIST SP 800-37 Risk Management
  • Works well independently and possesses a solid understanding of cyber security concepts.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively via written and verbal communication in both formal and informal

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
  • CISA, CISM, and/or CISSP preferred, but not

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