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IC-CAP LLC

Splunk Engineer 104-001

Washington, DC · On-site

Splunk Engineer : Familiar with Splunk architectures in addition to RMF and Splunk best practices ... Can perform tasks of senior level technicians, specialists, and or managers not performed at Level ...

CEDENT

Sr Splunk Administrator

Houston, TX

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Security, or a related discipline * Splunk certification Day to Day responsibilities: * Designing, maintaining and troubleshooting the ...

ManTech

Principal Cyber Security Engineer

Chantilly, VA

$114K - $190K/yr

Executing Splunk Enterprise upgrades and patches. * Configuring and deploying Splunk forwarders using centralized management tools. * Maintaining and tuning Splunk Enterprise Security (ES) content ...

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As of Aug 21, 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 August 2026, with employment types broken down into 94% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 6% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $126,557 per year, or $60.8 per hour.

Splunk Engineer (CI Polygraph) with Security Clearance

Zachary Piper Solutions, LLC

Chantilly, VA • On-site

$140K - $155K/yr

Contractor

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 14 days ago

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seekinga Sr. Splunk Engineer to support a Cyber Security Operations Center for a National Intelligence customer on-site in Chantilly, VA. The team is seeking an individual with advanced expertise integrating, maintaining, and implementing cyber defense initiatives in a large enterprise Splunk environment. Clearance: Active TS/SCI CI Polygraph Location: Chantilly, VA (100% onsite) This job opens for applications on 8/6/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date Responsibilities: * Manage day to day operations including Splunk ES upgrades and patches, tuning content, managing dashboards, troubleshooting, and deploying Splunk ES * Maintain and tune Splunk systems while collaborating with technical teams across a dynamic enterprise
* Administering knowledge objects, data models, dashboards, alerts, and other operational assets
* Supporting API integrations and connectivity with external systems
* Creating and maintaining comprehensive engineering and compliance documentation
* Contributing to the development and maintenance of Splunk architecture diagrams and system documentation
* Implementing role-based access controls and enforcing operational security standards
* Work closely with cybersecurity analysts and engineering teams to enhance detection and response capabilities
* Apply applicable security policies, standards, and technical requirements to ensure compliance
* Configure and deploy Splunk forwarders through centralized management platforms
Qualifications: * Active TS/SCI CI Polygraph * Bachelors Degree in relevant field and 6+ years of cyber security experience * IAT II Certification (Security+CE, CySA+, CCNA Security, etc.)
* Splunk certification highly preferred (Architect, Consultant, Admin, Power User)
* Experience with Splunk ES, IDS/IPS, EDR configuration and security operations
* Scripting/Programming: Bash, Python, Java, Perl)
* Knowledge of network infrastructure including firewalls, TCP/IP, proxy
* Knowledge of Windows and Linux system administration
Compensation: * Total compensation based on experience level - $140,000-$155,000+ **based on years of experience**
* Full Benefits: PTO, 11 Paid Holidays, Sick leave as required by state law, Cigna Medical, Dental, and Vision, 401k with ADP
* Certification reimbursement
* Contract mobility and job stability through Zachary Piper Solutions
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