Splunk Administrator- 100% Remote

Motion Recruitment • Remote (Arlington, Virginia, United States) • $60 - $85 / hour • 1m ago

Splunk Administrator

This company is seeking an experienced Splunk Administrator to manage and optimize their Splunk infrastructure. In this role, you’ll ensure the performance, availability, and reliability of our data analytics platform. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to implement monitoring solutions that enhance operational visibility and strengthen security across their IT environment.

The company is located in Reston, VA and will remain 100% remote.

What You Will Be Doing:

Deploy, configure, and maintain Splunk components (forwarders, indexers, search heads).
Apply system upgrades and patches to uphold security and performance standards.
Monitor system health, troubleshoot issues, and optimize Splunk functionality.
Collaborate with IT and security teams to integrate Splunk with enterprise systems.
Support end-users with training and technical guidance on Splunk tools and capabilities.
Maintain accurate documentation of configurations, workflows, and procedures.
Manage data ingestion and parsing to ensure data integrity and availability.
Design and manage dashboards, reports, alerts, and visualizations.

Required Skills & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Splunk Enterprise Certified Administrator
5+ years of hands-on experience in Splunk administration
3+ years of AWS experience
Proficiency in both Linux and Windows environments
Strong troubleshooting skills across systems, networks, and applications
Experience with data onboarding, parsing, and indexing
Solid understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS)
Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, Ansible)
Strong communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills
Continuous learner with a security-focused mindset

Desired Skills & Experience:

Red Hat certifications (RHCSA, RHCE)
Experience with Splunk Enterprise Security (ES)
AWS certifications (Solutions Architect or SysOps Admin)
CISSP or other security certifications
Automation/scripting experience (Python, Bash, PowerShell)
Experience in FedRAMP or DoD environments
Knowledge of compliance frameworks (NIST 800-171, 800-53)

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future.
This position doesn’t provide sponsorship.

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