• Splunk Administrator- 100% Remote

    Motion Recruitment Partners (Arlington, VA)


    Splunk Administrator- 100% Remote

     

    Arlington, Virginia

     

    100% Remote

     

    Contract

     

    $60/hr - $85/hr

     

    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.

    You will receive the following benefits:

    + Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family

    + Dental & Orthodontia Benefits

    + Vision Benefits

    + Health Savings Account (HSA)

    + Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

    + Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance

    + Hospital Indemnity Insurance

    + 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options

    + Paid Sick Time Leave

    + Legal and Identity Protection Plans

    + Pre-tax Commuter Benefit

    + 529 College Saver Plan

     

    Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

     

    **Posted by:** Ashton Corbett

    Specialization:

    + Windows