Splunk Engineer - ISSE

Apex Systems; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401K with company match

ESPP and HSA options

Job summary

Everforth Apex is seeking a Splunk Engineer to support enterprise Splunk environments in Arlington, VA (Partial Remote). The role covers administration, architecture, data onboarding, dashboard development, and security monitoring. Strong Linux/Unix, Python, Bash, Ansible, GitLab, Kubernetes, and AWS experience are required.

The position offers a contract arrangement with competitive hourly pay and a comprehensive benefits package within a supportive security-focused team.

Qualifications

• 8+ years supporting enterprise Splunk environments.
• Strong Linux/Unix administration background and automation experience.
• Experience with Python, Bash, Ansible, GitLab, Kubernetes and AWS.

Responsibilities

• Administer and architect enterprise Splunk environments.
• Onboard data and develop dashboards for security monitoring.
• Design solutions aligned with Zero Trust principles and automate tasks.

Skills

Linux/Unix

Python

Bash

Ansible

GitLab

Kubernetes

AWS

Zero Trust

Tools

GitLab

Kubernetes

AWS

Job description

# Splunk Engineer - ISSEApply**Job#: 3055964****Job Description:**Splunk Engineer - ISSE**Location:** Arlington, Virginia (Partial Remote)Role OverviewWe are seeking a Splunk Engineer with extensive experience in supporting enterprise Splunk environments. This role involves administration, architecture, data onboarding, dashboard development, security monitoring, and automation. The position focuses on engineering and platform security to support cybersecurity modernization initiatives.Required Qualifications**Experience:** 8+ years supporting enterprise Splunk environments. Previous experience as a System Administrator with a strong background in Linux/Unix systems is required.**Technical Skills:** Hands-on automation experience using Python, Bash, Ansible, GitLab, Kubernetes, and AWS is required. The role also requires experience in designing and implementing solutions aligned with Zero Trust principles. *Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.**Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy**Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.**Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.**If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [e-mail] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.**UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.***Employee Type:** Contract**Location:** Arlington, VA, US**Job Type:****Date Posted:** October 14, 2026**Pay Range:** $75 - $86 per hour