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Prudential

Lead, Cribl and Splunk Logging Engineer

Newark, NJ

$133K - $220K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Splunk Enterprise Certified Admin certification * Cribl Certified Administrator certification * Experience with other SIEM or log management tools. You'll Love Working Here Because You Can Join a ...

Bank of America

Senior Engineer

Jersey City, NJ · On-site

$122K - $200K/yr

  • PTO

Splunk certifications (Core Consultant, Enterprise Admin, Enterprise Architect, ES Analyst/ES Admin, or equivalent) Experience with: * Enterprise Security (ES) * SOAR (Phantom or comparable) * AWS ...

Bank of America

Senior Engineer

Jersey City, NJ · On-site

$122K - $200K/yr

  • PTO

Splunk certifications (Core Consultant, Enterprise Admin, Enterprise Architect, ES Analyst/ES Admin, or equivalent) Experience with: * Enterprise Security (ES) * SOAR (Phantom or comparable) * AWS ...

MetTel

Cybersecurity Engineer

Holmdel, NJ

$155K/yr

CySA+, or vendor certs (CyberArk Defender/Sentry, Splunk Certified Admin/Architect) *The salary reflected is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. Our ...

MetTel

Cybersecurity Engineer

Holmdel, NJ · On-site

$155K/yr

CySA+, or vendor certs (CyberArk Defender/Sentry, Splunk Certified Admin/Architect) *The salary reflected is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. Our ...

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As of Aug 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for splunk admin in Newark, NJ is $51.46, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40.96 and $60.82 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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.

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.

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Infographic showing various Splunk Admin job openings in Newark, NJ as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 64% Full Time, and 36% Contract. Highlights an 94% In-person, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $107,030 per year, or $51.5 per hour.

Senior Splunk Administrator

MSR Cosmos

New York, NY • On-site

Contractor

Re-posted 20 hours ago

Job description

Role: Splunk Admin
Location: Remote
Duration: Long Term
 
Skills
  • Client is looking for 6-7 years exp Splunk admin.
  • Should have strong comm skills
Thanks
Ramesh