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Viasat, Inc.

SATCOM Specialist

Carlsbad, CA · On-site

$121K - $182K/yr

What you'll do As a SATCOM Specialist you will connect with Aviation Operations Managers, Quality ... Use Splunk to determine predictive failures and trend common failures to provide recommendations to ...

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How much do splunk specialist jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for splunk specialist in the United States is $67,386.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $46,000.00 and $83,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Splunk Specialist?

A Splunk Specialist is an IT professional who is skilled in using Splunk, a powerful platform for searching, monitoring, and analyzing machine-generated data. They are responsible for deploying, configuring, and maintaining Splunk software within an organization. Their work often involves creating dashboards, setting up alerts, and helping teams gain valuable insights from large volumes of log data. Splunk Specialists play a critical role in cybersecurity, IT operations, and data analysis by enabling businesses to troubleshoot issues, detect threats, and optimize system performance.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Splunk Specialist?

To thrive as a Splunk Specialist, you need expertise in log analysis, data visualization, and security information and event management (SIEM), often supported by a relevant degree and Splunk certifications. Proficiency in Splunk Enterprise, SPL (Search Processing Language), and integration with IT infrastructure tools is typically required. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication help you interpret data and collaborate across teams. These skills ensure accurate threat detection, streamlined operations, and effective incident response in complex IT environments.

How does a Splunk Specialist typically collaborate with other IT and security teams within an organization?

A Splunk Specialist works closely with various IT and security teams to design, implement, and maintain data monitoring and analysis solutions. They often collaborate with security analysts to create dashboards, alerts, and reports that help identify and resolve incidents quickly. Communication with network engineers, system administrators, and application developers is also common, as Splunk Specialists need to understand different data sources and ensure seamless integration. This cross-functional teamwork is essential for optimizing system performance and supporting organizational security objectives.

What is the difference between Splunk Specialist vs Security Analyst?

AspectSplunk SpecialistSecurity Analyst
Required CertificationsSplunk Certified User, Power User, or AdminCompTIA Security+, CISSP, or GIAC certifications
Work EnvironmentIT, data analytics, and monitoring teamsCybersecurity and threat detection teams
Industry UsageData analysis, IT operations, security monitoringCybersecurity, incident response, threat analysis

While both roles involve security and data analysis, a Splunk Specialist primarily focuses on managing and optimizing Splunk platforms for data monitoring, whereas a Security Analyst concentrates on analyzing security threats and incidents, often using tools like Splunk as part of their workflow.

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Infographic showing various Splunk Specialist job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 23% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $67,386 per year, or $32.4 per hour.

Incident Manager / Operations Specialist

Plano, TX • On-site

IT America Inc
Software Development • 201 - 500 employees
Learn more about IT America Incexternal

Contractor

Posted 20 days ago

Job description

Position: Incident Manager / Operations Specialist

Location: Plano, TX/Richmond, VA/McLean, VA/Chicago, IL

Duration: Long term contract

Tools: ServiceNow / Jira / Splunk / Dynatrace / Datadog / Grafana

Cloud: AWS / Azure / GCP

**This position is open to Only Ex-CapitalOne Employees/Contractors**

Job Summary:

We are seeking experienced Incident Managers / Operations Specialists responsible for managing production incidents, coordinating technical teams, monitoring applications and infrastructure, and driving timely resolution of critical issues. The ideal candidate should have strong experience in ITIL-based incident management, monitoring, escalation, root cause analysis, and operational support.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage P1/P2/P3 incidents from identification through resolution and closure.
  • Coordinate technical teams, application owners, infrastructure teams, vendors, and business stakeholders during incidents.
  • Monitor applications, systems, infrastructure, and services to proactively identify issues.
  • Lead incident bridges and ensure effective communication throughout the incident lifecycle.
  • Track incidents against SLA, response, and resolution targets.
  • Perform initial troubleshooting, impact assessment, escalation, and resolution coordination.
  • Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and document corrective and preventive actions.
  • Identify recurring incidents and work with engineering teams to eliminate underlying issues.
  • Maintain incident reports, dashboards, operational metrics, and management communications.
  • Support problem management, change management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Participate in on-call and after-hours support as required.

Required Skills

  • 10+ years of experience in Incident Management, IT Operations, Production Support, or related roles.
  • Strong knowledge of ITIL Incident, Problem, and Change Management processes.
  • Experience managing critical production incidents and major incident response.
  • Strong knowledge of application and infrastructure monitoring and alerting.
  • Experience with ticketing tools such as ServiceNow, Jira, or similar platforms.
  • Strong understanding of SLA management, escalation procedures, and incident prioritization.
  • Excellent troubleshooting, communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Experience preparing RCA reports, incident metrics, and management dashboards.

Preferred Skills

  • Experience with monitoring tools such as Splunk, Dynatrace, AppDynamics, Datadog, New Relic, or Grafana.
  • Knowledge of AWS, Azure, or GCP environments.
  • Understanding of cloud infrastructure, databases, APIs, networking, and application architecture.
  • Experience with DevOps, CI/CD, automation, and observability.
  • ITIL certification is preferred.
  • Experience working in 24x7 production support / on-call environments.