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Systems Administrator Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! KBR's National Security Solutions team ... SIEM (Splunk, SolarWinds, etc.) Coordination, Communication and Presentation skills Layer 2/3 ...

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As of Aug 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for splunk admin in Nevada is $50.11, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $39.90 and $59.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a Splunk Admin?

To succeed as a Splunk Admin, you need a solid understanding of Splunk architecture, log management, and data analysis, often supported by degrees in IT or computer science and relevant work experience. Hands-on experience with Splunk Enterprise, knowledge of scripting (such as Python or Shell), and certifications like Splunk Core Certified Power User or Splunk Certified Admin are highly valued. Strong troubleshooting, communication, and teamwork skills help you efficiently manage incidents and collaborate with IT and security teams. These abilities ensure reliable system performance, effective data monitoring, and responsive issue resolution within dynamic technical environments.

What is a Splunk Admin?

A Splunk Admin is responsible for installing, configuring, and managing Splunk software to ensure optimal system performance and security. They create and maintain dashboards, alerts, and reports while troubleshooting system issues and optimizing queries for better data indexing. Additionally, they manage user access, ensure data integrity, and support teams in leveraging Splunk for log analysis and monitoring.

What does a Splunk Admin do?

As a Splunk Admin, you’ll typically spend your days monitoring system health, troubleshooting data ingestion issues, and ensuring log data is correctly indexed and searchable. You’ll also manage user access, create custom dashboards or alerts, and collaborate closely with security, IT operations, and development teams to support various business needs. Routine maintenance tasks like version upgrades and capacity planning are part of the role, ensuring the Splunk environment remains robust and secure. This work is often performed either independently or as part of a dedicated monitoring or security operations team, offering plenty of opportunities to develop technical and collaborative skills.

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Splunk administrators typically earn a median annual salary ranging from $80,000 to $120,000, depending on experience, certifications, and location. Senior roles or those with advanced skills in data analysis and security can earn higher salaries, especially with relevant certifications like Splunk Certified Admin or Architect.
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Systems Administrator

KBR

Nellis Air Force Base, NV • On-site

$130K - $170K/yr

Full-time

Posted 17 days ago


KBR rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 47 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

137th of 443 rated engineering


Job description

Title:

Systems Administrator

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

KBR's National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country's most critical role - protecting our national security.

Why Join Us?

  • Innovative Projects: KBR's work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
  • Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
  • Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

KBR is seeking a Systems Administrator to join our team

The successful candidate will Provide Systems Administration support to the Test Resource Management Center's (TRMC) All Domain Test Range (ADTR) and INDOPACOM Pacific-Rim Multi-Domain Training and Experimentation Capability Team, Joint Mission Environment Test Capability (JMETC) Secret Network (JSN) Node, JMETC Multiple Independent Levels of Security Network (JMN) Node, Secret Defense Research and Engineering Network (SDREN), Defense Research and Engineering Network (DREN);

As a SA, you will be a critical part of our team responsible for evaluating customer requirements on complex technical challenges. You will aid by providing solutions to complex problems in a manner which meets both functional and security requirements. You will handle keeping the team's testing environment operational and in compliance with all TRMC directives and applicable RMF requirements. To do this you will often work with other distributed team members to discuss current system status and desired future enhancements.

Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for the administration of computer systems hardware, network gear, software, information systems & peripheral equipment such as servers, desktops, zero clients, storage devices, and virtualization infrastructure.
  • Install, support, upgrade, and configure systems (Windows/Linux/VMWare/SQL Server, Horizon UAG, VDI) Maintain security and recovery procedures such as patching, applying STIGs, and performing backups of systems.
  • Administration of infrastructure including servers, zero clients, malware protection software, HBSS, syslog servers, databases, ACAS, etc.
  • Upgrade systems and processes as needed for enhanced functionality and/or security issue resolution.
  • Find potential risks or inefficiencies associated with the configuration of the system and recommend mitigation strategies.
  • Ensure compliance with data security policies, relevant legal and regulatory requirements, and TRMC cyber security program implementation plans following TRMC directives and applicable RMF requirements.
  • Authors and/or reviews team standard operating procedure (SOP) documentation to ensure consistent systems configuration and knowledge transfer to other team members.

Required Qualifications:

  • MUST HAVE an ACTIVE Top Secret
  • Minimum of 10 years' experience in Systems Administrator role
  • Education: Technical bachelor's degree (experience may be substituted in lieu of degree)
  • Able to lift up to 35 lbs.
  • Willing to travel up to 20%
  • Strong background in the setup, configuration, and maintenance of virtualization environments -VMware preferred (VxRail, vSphere, vDS, NSX) Strong Windows Skills (Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, Web Application Proxy, ADFS, PKI) Strong Linux Skills (Docker, Containers, Kubernetes, RHEL, Satellite, scripting, ansible playbooks) Strong documentation skills (Writing SOPs, Creating Networking Diagrams)

Desired Qualifications:

  • Virtual Desktop Infrastructure - Horizon, UAG, Provision and Maintain VM pools Solid understanding and experience supporting zero clients Experience supporting systems within a DoD Risk management Framework (RMF) accredited environment SIEM (Splunk, SolarWinds, etc.) Coordination, Communication and Presentation skills Layer 2/3 Networking experience
  • Firewall Experience DoD 8570 certifications (Security+, CISSP, Computing Environment)
  • Experience working with DoD Wide Area Networks and familiarity with various network architectures and common protocols to include:
  • Experience working with Defense Research and Engineering Network (DREN)
  • Experience working with the Secret Defense Research and Engineering Network (SDREN) EPO (Trellix) experience - policy, agent updates, compliance dashboards ACAS experience - scanning, reporting, compliance dashboards

Basic Compensation:

$130,000 - $170,000 (For Maryland Only)

$130,000 - $170,000 (For Virginia Only)

$120,000 - $150,000 (For Nevada Only)

$130,000 - $170,000 (For California Only)

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR
At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team's philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver - Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.


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At KBR, we partner with government and industry clients to provide purposeful and comprehensive solutions with an emphasis on efficiency and safety. With a full portfolio of services, proprietary technologies and expertise, our employees are ready to handle projects and missions from planning and design to sustainability and maintenance. Whether at the bottom of the ocean or in outer space, our clients trust us to deliver the impossible on a daily basis.

Industry

It services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Houston, TX, US

Year founded

1998