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Agile Defense

Splunk Architect Lead

Reston, VA · Hybrid

$57.50 - $78.75/hr

... a senior Certified Splunk Administrator or Architect in large environment. Preferred Skills Splunk Certified Admin/Engineer Splunk Core Certified Consultant Active Certified Information System ...

Ashburn Consulting

Splunk Engineer

Camp Springs, MD · On-site

Ashburn is seeking a Senior Splunk Engineer to support a federal cybersecurity architecture opportunity. This Key Personnel role will support enterprise SIEM operations, Splunk architecture, data ...

Ashburn Consulting

Splunk Engineer

Camp Springs, MD · On-site

Ashburn is seeking a Senior Splunk Engineer to support a federal cybersecurity architecture opportunity. This Key Personnel role will support enterprise SIEM operations, Splunk architecture, data ...

Ryde Technologies, LLC

Senior Splunk Engineer

Washington, DC · On-site

$129K - $177K/yr

The Senior Splunk Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing Splunk ... architecture. * Advanced knowledge of Splunk Search Processing Language (SPL) * Expertise in ...

Ashburn Consulting

Splunk Engineer

Camp Springs, MD · On-site

Ashburn is seeking a Senior Splunk Engineer to support a federal cybersecurity architecture opportunity. This Key Personnel role will support enterprise SIEM operations, Splunk architecture, data ...

USM

SR Splunk Developer Admin

Seattle, WA

... , Enterprise architecture, offshore advisory services ,e-commerce, Social , Mobile, Cloud ... Position: Sr. Splunk Developer and Administrator Location - Seattle, WA Duration - 3 months - with ...

Ryde Technologies, LLC

Senior Splunk Engineer

Washington, DC · On-site

$129K - $177K/yr

The Senior Splunk Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing Splunk ... architecture. * Advanced knowledge of Splunk Search Processing Language (SPL) * Expertise in ...

ECS

Senior Splunk Engineer

Portland, OR · On-site

$121K - $166K/yr

The Senior Splunk Engineer designs, implements, maintains, and optimizes Splunk capabilities that ... Develop and maintain architecture diagrams, onboarding procedures, configuration standards ...

Leidos

Senior Splunk Engineer

Arlington, VA

$120K - $165K/yr

The Splunk Engineer SME may be required to interact with senior management, as necessary ... Conduct periodic architectural reviews of Splunk and related systems to assess effectiveness and ...

Leidos

Senior Splunk Engineer

Arlington, VA · On-site

$120K - $165K/yr

The Splunk Engineer SME may be required to interact with senior management, as necessary ... Conduct periodic architectural reviews of Splunk and related systems to assess effectiveness and ...

Leidos

Senior Splunk Engineer

Arlington, VA

$120K - $165K/yr

The Splunk Engineer SME may be required to interact with senior management, as necessary ... Conduct periodic architectural reviews of Splunk and related systems to assess effectiveness and ...

Leidos

Senior Splunk Engineer

Arlington, VA · On-site

$120K - $165K/yr

The Splunk Engineer SME may be required to interact with senior management, as necessary ... Conduct periodic architectural reviews of Splunk and related systems to assess effectiveness and ...

Cydecor, Inc

Minimum of 5 years of experience serving as a senior Splunk Administrator or Architect * One of the following certifications (listed in preference): * Certified Splunk Architect (II) * Certified ...

IntraEdge

Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

Charlotte, NC · Hybrid

$111K - $153K/yr

Key Responsibilities Splunk Architecture & Administration * Design, implement, and maintain large ... Senior Splunk SIEM / Cybersecurity Engineer to design, implement, optimize, and manage enterprise ...

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As of Jun 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior splunk architect in the United States is $123,935.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $99,500.00 and $141,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectSenior Splunk ArchitectSplunk Engineer
CertificationsSplunk Certified Architect, AdminSplunk Certified Power User, Admin
Work EnvironmentDesigns architecture, oversees deployment, strategic planningImplementing, configuring, and maintaining Splunk solutions
ResponsibilitiesHigh-level architecture, system integration, scalabilityData ingestion, search optimization, dashboard creation
Industry UsageUsed by organizations for large-scale data analysis and securityUsed for daily Splunk operations and troubleshooting

The main difference is that a Senior Splunk Architect focuses on designing and planning Splunk infrastructure, while a Splunk Engineer handles the implementation and maintenance of Splunk systems. Both roles require relevant certifications and are vital in organizations leveraging Splunk for data analysis and security.

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Splunk Architect Lead

Splunk Architect Lead

Agile Defense

Reston, VA • Hybrid

$57.50 - $78.75/hr

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Posted 18 days ago

Job description

About Agile Defense
 
At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That's why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.
 
Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility-leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation's vital interests.

Requisition #: 1440
Job Title: Splunk Architect Lead
Location: Reston, VA
Clearance Level: Secret (TS Eligible)
 
SUMMARY
 
Agile Defense is seeking a Splunk Architect/Lead to support enterprise cybersecurity programs delivering 24/7/365 Cyber Security Operations Center (CSOC) services of USG customers. The Splunk Lead will provide expert technical leadership for enterprise-scale logging, monitoring, SIEM engineering, and custom log integration. This role is responsible for ensuring the reliability, performance, and modernization of the enterprise logging ecosystems across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments.
 
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
 
Lead the design, engineering, configuration, and optimization of enterprise logging platforms supporting CSOC operations. Act as the primary technical authority for SIEM architecture, log ingestion pipelines, parsing, normalization, enrichment, and storage strategies. Manage onboarding of new data sources across applications, endpoints, networks, cloud environments, and identity systems. Ensure log health monitoring, cluster health, pipeline resiliency, and integrity validation for continuous reliability. Enable dashboard creation, correlation rules, and alerting by guaranteeing high-quality, normalized data. Maintain compliance with logging standards, federal mandates, and Zero Trust visibility requirements. Drive modernization initiatives, including automation, cloud logging integrations, and data optimization. Produce technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, data dictionaries, and detailed reports. Support vulnerability assessments, compliance audits, and cross-team engineering reviews.
 
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Certifications
 
Active Certified Splunk Architect (II)
Education, Background, and Years of Experience
Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, Cybersecurity, STEM or related field.
 
ADDITIONAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
Required Skills
 
An understanding and practical experience in applying project management principles; experience with diverse interconnected systems; strong understanding of industry best practices and technologies with experience in the application supporting a large Federal Government security operations organization
 
Experience in an enterprise IT environment as an applications or systems administrator working in Windows and Linux environments
 
Experience with bash, python and or PowerShell scripting languages and automation; strong networking background; strong security background; experience with cloud orchestration tools and a strong understanding of Amazon Web Services cloud services
 
Last 5 years of experience serving as a senior Certified Splunk Administrator or Architect in large environment.
 
Preferred Skills
 
Splunk Certified Admin/Engineer
Splunk Core Certified Consultant
Active Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP)
Cloud provider certifications (AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, etc)
Experience using cribl
 
WORKING CONDITIONS
Environmental Conditions
 
Hybrid in Reston, VA
Strength Demands
Physical Requirements
Our Core Values
 
Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together. 
 
What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are.
 
  • Happy - Be Infectious. Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do.
  • Helpful - Be Supportive. Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated.
  • Honest - Be Trustworthy. Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support.
  • Humble - Be Grounded. Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task.
  • Hungry - Be Eager. Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges.
  • Hustle - Be Driven. Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success.
 
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