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IC-CAP LLC

Splunk Engineer 104-001

Washington, DC · On-site

Splunk Engineer : Familiar with Splunk architectures in addition to RMF and Splunk best practices ... Can perform tasks of senior level technicians, specialists, and or managers not performed at Level ...

Agile Defense

Splunk Architect Lead

Reston, VA · On-site

$175K - $225K/yr

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

Agile Defense

Splunk Architect Lead

Reston, VA · Hybrid

$175K - $225K/yr

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

Beyond SOF

Splunk Engineer (TS/SCI)

Reston, VA · On-site

$86K - $114K/yr

Splunk Engineer (TS/SCI) * Reston, VA, USA * Full-time * Clearance: Top Secret/SCI The Directorate ... Senior Information Technology Advisors Program to support the Department of Defense Intelligence ...

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How much do senior splunk jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior splunk in Silver Spring, MD is $82,999.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $42,900.00 and $106,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Senior Splunk vs Splunk Engineer?

AspectSenior SplunkSplunk Engineer
CertificationsSplunk Certified Power User, Admin, or ArchitectSplunk Certified Power User or Admin
Experience LevelAdvanced, with leadership and project oversightMid-level, focused on deployment and maintenance
Work EnvironmentEnterprise environments, often in leadership rolesOperational teams, deployment, and support
ResponsibilitiesDesign, architecture, strategic planningImplementation, troubleshooting, daily operations

While both roles require Splunk certifications and involve working with Splunk in enterprise settings, Senior Splunk professionals typically focus on architecture and strategic planning, whereas Splunk Engineers handle deployment, maintenance, and troubleshooting tasks. The senior role often involves leadership and project management, making it suitable for experienced professionals aiming for higher-level responsibilities.

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Sr. Splunk Engineer - TS/SCI with CI Poly | Chantilly, VA

Optiv + ClearShark

Washington, DC • Remote

$129K - $177K/yr

Full-time

Posted 3 days ago

New

Job description

Optiv + ClearShark is looking for a highly skilled Sr. Splunk Engineer to join our cybersecurity team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for implementing, managing, and optimizing the Splunk platform to automate and orchestrate security operations. This role requires expertise in developing custom playbooks for various stakeholders, integrating with other security tools, and enhancing the overall security posture of the organization.

How you'll make an impact

  • Create custom Splunk reports, dashboards, and content per customer requirements.

  • Ability to troubleshoot Splunk instances.

  • Execute all tasks outlined in the scope of work and follow standard operating procedures with minimal oversight.

  • Work with clients to analyze and understand their needs and objectives.

  • Serve as the escalation level for complex issues as necessary.

  • Aid Associate, Level I, and Level II Engineers on sophisticated tasking.

What we're looking for

  • Currently holds a TS/SCI with CI polygraph.

  • Security Certification (i.e, Security+, CISSP, etc) required.

  • 7-10 years of related work experience required.

  • Experience operating in classified environments.

  • Strong understanding of identity, SIEM, cybersecurity, and infrastructure concepts.

  • Splunk Core certification required.

  • Splunk IT Service Intelligence (ITSI) certification desired.

  • Splunk Certified Architect/Consultant preferred.

  • Experience with, or interest in, learning, deploying, and maintaining Splunk SOAR.

  • Experience with, or interest in, learning, deploying, and maintaining Splunk Enterprise Security.

  • Experience with, or interest in, learning, deploying, and maintaining Cribl Stream.

  • Robust understanding of identity, SIEM, cybersecurity, and infrastructure concepts.

  • Strong Linux and scripting (Python, Ansible, Terraform, JSON, others) experience.

  • Experience working in a Security Operations Center (SOC).

  • Experience operating in classified environments.

  • Initial understanding of leadership concepts and ideas.

  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team.

  • Ability to clearly communicate complex messages to a variety of audiences.

  • Excellent problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.

  • Willingness to travel to meet client needs.

  • Open to government workers and/or government experience.

What you can expect from Optiv

  • Work/life balance
  • Professional training resources
  • Creative problem-solving and the ability to tackle unique, complex projects
  • Volunteer Opportunities. "Optiv Chips In" encourages employees to volunteer and engage with their teams and communities.
  • The ability and technology necessary to productively work remotely/from home (where applicable)

EEO Statement

Optiv + ClearShark is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age 40 and over, marital status, genetic information, national origin, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

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