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Xpect Solutions

Senior Splunk Engineer

Washington, DC · On-site

$118K - $162K/yr

Senior Splunk Engineer ID: 1000000053 Location: Washington,DC Clearance Level: Active Top Secret Shift: Standard Day Shift (M-F) Travel Requirements: None More about this job > Description Company ...

Ryde Technologies, LLC

Senior Splunk Engineer

Washington, DC · On-site

$129K - $177K/yr

The Senior Splunk Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing Splunk solutions to support cybersecurity, compliance, and operational visibility across government systems.

Ryde Technologies, LLC

Senior Splunk Engineer

Washington, DC · On-site

$129K - $177K/yr

The Senior Splunk Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing Splunk solutions to support cybersecurity, compliance, and operational visibility across government systems.

Xpect Solutions, Inc.

Senior Splunk Engineer

Washington, DC · On-site

$129K - $177K/yr

The Senior Splunk Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing Splunk solutions to support cybersecurity, compliance, and operational visibility across government systems.

Ryde Technologies, LLC

Splunk Engineer

Washington, DC · On-site

The Senior Splunk Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing Splunk solutions to support cybersecurity, compliance, and operational visibility across government systems.

Diné Development Corporation

Senior Splunk Engineer

$107K - $146K/yr

We are seeking a Senior Splunk Engineer to lead the architecture, implementation, and maintenance of our Splunk environments. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and developing ...

Xpect Solutions

Senior Splunk Engineer

Washington, DC · On-site

$129K - $177K/yr

They are seeking a Senior Splunk Engineer to design, implement, and optimize Splunk solutions for federal customers, focusing on cybersecurity and compliance. Responsibilities : • Lead the ...

Cni

Senior Splunk Engineer

$107K - $146K/yr

The Senior Splunk Engineer supports the federal client by engineering, developing, deploying and maintaining the organization's SIEM implementation and its minor applications, integration, apps and ...

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc.

Senior Splunk Engineer

$107K - $146K/yr

The Senior Splunk Engineer supports the federal client by engineering, developing, deploying and maintaining the organization's SIEM implementation and its minor applications, integration, apps and ...

Qmulos

Senior Splunk Engineer

Arlington, VA · On-site

$131K - $180K/yr

... engineering) * 2-5 years of windows and linux system administration * 2-5 years of commercial software development experienced * 2-5 years of experience with Splunk, SIEMs, and analytic security ...

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As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for sr splunk engineer in the United States is $126,557.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $104,500.00 and $143,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Sr Splunk Engineer vs Splunk Developer?

AspectSr Splunk EngineerSplunk Developer
Required CredentialsSplunk certifications, technical degreesSplunk certifications, coding skills
Work EnvironmentIT operations, security teamsDevelopment teams, data analysis
Employer & Industry UsageLarge enterprises, security, IT opsTech firms, data analytics projects

The main difference is that a Sr Splunk Engineer focuses on deploying, managing, and maintaining Splunk infrastructure, while a Splunk Developer primarily designs and develops Splunk apps and dashboards. Both roles require Splunk certifications and technical expertise, but their daily tasks and focus areas differ based on operational versus development responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Sr Splunk Engineer job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 92% Full Time, 3% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $126,557 per year, or $60.8 per hour.

Senior Splunk Engineer with Security Clearance

Newington, VA • On-site

Zachary Piper Solutions, LLC
IT Services • 51 - 200 employees
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$175K - $195K/yr

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

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Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Senior Splunk Engineer to support a cybersecurity program focused on enterprise security monitoring, threat detection, and incident response. This position is on-site in Newington, VA. The Senior Splunk Engineer will serve as the technical subject matter expert responsible for designing, administering, and optimizing Splunk environments to enhance security visibility, detection capabilities, and operational effectiveness. Responsibilities for the Senior Splunk Engineer include: * Architect, deploy, administer, and maintain Splunk Enterprise in a large-scale distributed environment
* Develop and optimize correlation searches, dashboards, data models, detection content, and alerting capabilities
* Lead data onboarding efforts, including parsing, normalization, CIM mapping, and integration of security and operational data sources
* Perform system health checks, troubleshooting, performance tuning, capacity planning, and platform optimization
* Collaborate with SOC, Threat Intelligence, and Security Engineering teams to improve threat detection, threat hunting, and incident response operations Required Qualifications for the Senior Splunk Engineer include: * 10+ years of experience in Splunk engineering, SIEM administration, cybersecurity monitoring, security analytics, or security operations
* Hands-on experience with Splunk Enterprise, log management, event correlation, alert tuning, detection engineering, and Splunk architecture
* Strong knowledge of Windows, Linux, firewall, IDS/IPS, cloud, and network security logs, with scripting experience in Python, Bash, or PowerShell
* Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
* Active TS/SCI Security Clearance Compensation for the Senior Splunk Engineer include: * Salary Range: $175,000 - $195,000 depending on experience * Full Benefits Package: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Tuition Reimbursement, Sick Leave as required by law
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