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Senior Splunk Engineer DETAILS Location: Bensalem, PA (onsite 5-days per week) Position Type: 3-6M C2H Hourly / Salary: to $90W2 JOB SUMMARY Vaco is currently seeking a Senior Splunk Engineer for a 3 ...

Senior Splunk Engineer

Arlington, VA · On-site

$120K - $165K/yr

The Splunk Engineer SME may be required to interact with senior management, as necessary. * Conceptualize, design, build, and maintain current and future customer-supported tools and platforms

Sr. Splunk Engineer

Scottsdale, AZ · Hybrid

$115K - $158K/yr

The Senior Splunk Engineer maintains the logging infrastructure for Splunk Enterprise and other dependent infrastructure, such as syslog (syslog-ng/rsyslog) to ensure that reports are available, fast ...

Sr. Splunk Engineer

Scottsdale, AZ · On-site

$115K - $158K/yr

The Senior Splunk Engineer maintains the logging infrastructure for Splunk Enterprise and other dependent infrastructure, such as syslog (syslog-ng/rsyslog) to ensure that reports are available, fast ...

Senior Splunk Engineer

Arlington, VA · On-site

$120K - $165K/yr

The Splunk Engineer SME may be required to interact with senior management, as necessary. * Conceptualize, design, build, and maintain current and future customer-supported tools and platforms

JobDescription The Splunk Engineer 1is equivalent to anexperiencedengineer at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). DHS Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Security Operations Center (SOC) is a ...

Sr. Splunk Engineer

Chicago, IL · Hybrid

$118K - $161K/yr

The Senior Splunk Engineer maintains the logging infrastructure for Splunk Enterprise and other dependent infrastructure, such as syslog (syslog-ng/rsyslog) to ensure that reports are available, fast ...

Senior Splunk Engineer

Arlington, VA · On-site

$120K - $165K/yr

The Splunk Engineer SME will install and maintain Splunk infrastructure, gather requirements from customers, onboard data, and assist end users with searches, dashboards, reports, and knowledge ...

Link Solutions is seeking an experienced Splunk Engineer to join our team supporting the Army Research Laboratory (ARL) in Adelphi, MD. * Must be a U.S. Citizen with a Secret Clearance * Non-remote ...

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How much do splunk engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for splunk engineer in the United States is $124,920.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $99,500.00 and $143,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Splunk Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Splunk Engineer, you need expertise in data analysis, log management, and scripting languages like Python or Bash, often backed by a degree in computer science or related field. Familiarity with Splunk Enterprise, Splunk Cloud, and certifications such as Splunk Certified Power User or Splunk Certified Admin are typically required. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication help you stand out in this position. These skills are crucial for efficiently managing complex data environments, delivering actionable insights, and supporting organizational security and operations.

What are some common challenges Splunk Engineers face when managing large-scale log data environments?

Splunk Engineers working with large-scale log data environments often encounter challenges related to data ingestion bottlenecks, maintaining indexer performance, and ensuring efficient search query execution. Balancing storage management with retention policies and optimizing dashboards for real-time analysis can also be complex. Successful engineers proactively collaborate with IT, security, and development teams to fine-tune data sources, streamline parsing, and implement best practices for scalability, ensuring that Splunk delivers timely and actionable insights.

What is the difference between Splunk Engineer vs Data Analyst?

AspectSplunk EngineerData Analyst
Required CredentialsSplunk certifications, technical degreesStatistics, data analysis certifications, degrees
Work EnvironmentIT/security teams, tech-focused companiesBusiness, marketing, finance departments
Employer & Industry UsageTech, cybersecurity, enterprise ITFinance, healthcare, retail, marketing

Splunk Engineers focus on deploying, configuring, and maintaining Splunk platforms for data monitoring and security. Data Analysts interpret data to generate insights for business decisions. While both roles work with data, Splunk Engineers specialize in technical implementation of Splunk tools, whereas Data Analysts focus on analyzing data to inform strategies.

What is a Splunk Engineer?

A Splunk Engineer is an IT professional who specializes in deploying, configuring, and managing Splunk software for data analysis and monitoring. They are responsible for setting up data ingestion pipelines, creating dashboards, and developing alerts to help organizations monitor their systems and security. Splunk Engineers often work with large datasets to extract meaningful insights, support troubleshooting, and ensure system health. Their expertise is essential for leveraging Splunk’s capabilities in IT operations, security, and compliance.
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Infographic showing various Splunk Engineer job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 97% Full Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 7% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $124,920 per year, or $60.1 per hour.
Senior Splunk Engineer

Senior Splunk Engineer

Vaco LLC

Bensalem, PA

$90/hr

Other

Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 16 days ago


Job description

Senior Splunk Engineer DETAILS Location: Bensalem, PA (onsite 5-days per week) Position Type: 3-6M C2H Hourly / Salary: to $90W2 JOB SUMMARY Vaco is currently seeking a Senior Splunk Engineer for a 3-6M C2H that is located in Bensalem, PA (onsite 5-days per week). The Senior Splunk Engineer will engineer, deploy, configure, and validate a multi-site, highly available Splunk Enterprise platform and extend the platform with Splunk ES. The Senior Splunk Engineer will handle platform buildout, data onboarding, CIM alignment, ES enablement, tuning, and operational readiness.

Splunk Architecture – Design / Implement Multi-Site / Highly Available Splunk Enterprise Deployments | Cluster Manager / License Master / Deployer / Deployment Server / Monitoring Console / Multi-Site Indexer Cluster / Search Head Cluster Forwarder Deployment – Deploy / Configure Universal Forwarders / Heavy Forwarders | Build Deployment Apps / Server Classes / Automated Rollout Scripts Data Onboarding – Onboard / Validate Data Sources (Windows / Firewall / Cloud) | Ensure Proper Common Information Model (CIM) Alignment Platform Configuration – Configure Custom Indexes / Authentication (LDAP / SAML) / SMTP Relay / Load Balancer Requirements Splunk ES (Enterprise Security) – Install / Configure / Operationalize Splunk ES ES Validation – Validate ES Data Model Acceleration / Correlation Searches / Dashboards / Notable Events / Detection Use Case Logic Detection / Performance Tuning – Tune Correlation Searches / Thresholds / Data Models / Overall Platform Performance Platform Integration – Ensure ES Content Integration with the Underlying Splunk Enterprise Deployment Documentation – Produce As-Built Documentation / Architecture Diagrams / Runbooks / Tuning Guidance / Operational Procedures Platform Validation – Validate Ingest Pipelines / Cluster Stability / Search Performance / CIM Compliance / ES Functionality Knowledge Transfer / Enablement – Provide Technical Knowledge Transfer / Hands-On Enablement to Customer Engineering Teams JOB REQUIREMENTS Senior Splunk Engineering (5+ years) – Engineering Splunk Enterprise in Distributed / Clustered Environments Splunk Performance / Tuning (expertise) – Diagnosing / Optimizing Platform Performance | Indexer Cluster Replication Factors / Search Head Clustering Member Health / Data Model Acceleration / KV Storage Usage / Resource Utilization (CPU / Memory / I/O) | Reducing MTTR via Proactive Tuning of Correlation Searches / Thresholds / Suppression Rules Splunk SPL (advanced) – Write / Optimize / Debug Complex SPL Queries (Statistical Commands / Lookups / Macros / Eventtypes / Tags / Data Models / Subsearches) for Detection Logic / Performance Tuning / Custom Content Development) Splunk ES Deployment (hands-on) – Deploying / Tuning Splunk Enterprise Security in Production Environments | Configure / Operationalize / Maintain SE | Installation / App/Framework Enablement / Data Model Acceleration / Notable Event Handling / Risk-Based Alerting / Asset/Identity Correlation / Integration with Core Splunk Data Onboarding / CIM (advanced) – Onboard Diverse Data Sources (Windows Events / Firewall Logs / Cloud Services / Endpoints / Networks) / Perform Common Information Model (CIM) Alignment (Field Extractions / Props.conf/Transforms.conf Configuration) Scripting / Automation – Python / BASH / PowerShell | Automating Forwarder Deployments / Configuration Management / Rollout Scripts / Custom Apps / REST API Interactions, etc. Linux Administration (strong) – Server Hardening / Package Management / File System Configuration Process Monitoring / Log Rotation / Troubleshooting Splunk Processes in Linux-based Deployments Networking (strong understanding) – Enterprise Networking Fundamentals | TCP/IP / Firewalls / Load Balancers / DNS / VLANs | Network Troubleshooting | Splunk Impact (Data Flow / Forwarder Communication / Clustering Replication / Search Head Clustering) Authentication Integration – Integrating with Enterprise Authentication Systems (LDAP / SAML / AD / SSO Providers) | Configuring RBAC / Implementing Secure Multi-Tenancy Documentation / Operationalization – Create / Develop / Maintain Technical Documentation / Runbooks / Operational Procedures PREFERRED (not required) Splunk Certifications – SPLK-1003 (Splunk Administrator Certification) / SPLK-3003 (Splunk Architect Certification) / SPLK-5001 (Splunk Enterprise Security Certified Admin) Enterprise Deployments – Supporting Large-Scale / Multi-Site Enterprise Deployments Security Operations (familiarity) – Security Operations Workflows | SIEM Detection / Performance Tuning Practices Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting.

The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations.

By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers.

Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products. Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications.

You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. Privacy Notice Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco by Highspring”) respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.

California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here. Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here. Residents of all other states may access our policies here.

Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here. Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here. Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual’s skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.


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Vaco delivers critical talent solutions to companies in the areas of consulting, project resources, executive search, direct hire and strategic staffing with expertise in numerous areas including accounting and finance, technology and operations. Vaco's family of brands includes Pivot Point Consulting, a best in KLAS health care IT solutions provider; Focus Search Partners, a retained executive search practice; and MorganFranklin Consulting, Vaco's methodology-driven global consulting platform. Since its founding in 2002, Vaco has grown to serve more than 12,000 clients across the globe with more 9,800 employees. Vaco has been named to Inc. magazine's list of the fastest-growing private companies for the past 15 years and was named to Forbes' 2018-2021 lists of America's Best Recruiting Firms.

Industry

Recruiting and staffing services

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Brentwood, TN, US

Year founded

2002

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