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Remote Infrastructure And Operations jobs are in steady demand across the U.S., with remote-first firms, cloud-native companies, and distributed enterprise teams hiring for everything from systems administration to IT operations management. Employers hiring remotely right now include GovCIO, nSCALE, and Deepgram. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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GovCIO is currently hiring for Senior Splunk Engineer - Infrastructure Operations of Infrastructure Operations to support our Administrative Office of the US Courts NLS project. The NLS currently ingest an average of 18-20TB of logging data daily across 60 indexers distributed in 2 data centers. This position is located within the United States and is fully remote.
Responsibilities:- Design, implement, and operate the Splunk Core, Enterprise Security, IT Service Intelligence (i.e., ITSI), Phantom (Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR)), Splunk Cloud, Splunk On-Call, and Multi-Site Index Clustering environment.
- Monitor overall Splunk health through the Monitoring Console (DMC) including indexer, search head, and cluster master status.
- Track indexing rates, license usage, queue health, and search concurrency to identify performance or ingestion issues early.
- Monitor CPU, memory, and disk utilization across all Splunk components to ensure optimal resource usage.
- Respond promptly to health alerts, DMC warnings, or anomalies observed on monitoring dashboards.
- Investigate and resolve common user-reported issues such as access problems, failed searches, or non-triggering alerts.
- Troubleshoot data ingestion, parsing, and indexing issues across Universal Forwarders, Heavy Forwarders, and HEC endpoints.
- Investigate missing or duplicate logs, timestamp errors, or sourcetype misassignments and escalate complex parsing issues to Engineering.
- Validate new data source onboardings by confirming sourcetype assignment, timestamp accuracy, and field extraction integrity.
- Support data source owners with forwarder deployment, syslog setup, and connectivity troubleshooting during initial onboarding. Maintain data flow visibility from source forwarder
- indexer to confirm data completeness and performance.
- Rotate and update credentials, API keys, or tokens used in data inputs, integrations, alerts, and scheduled searches.
- Manage RBAC user and role mappings, handling access requests, entitlement reviews, and permission troubleshooting.
- Provide end-user assistance with SPL searches, reports, alerts, and dashboards, including query optimization tips.
- Maintain and update knowledge base articles, SOPs, and FAQs for repeatable issues and troubleshooting steps.
- Log and escalate platform or parsing issues to the Engineering team with evidence such as logs, screenshots, and correlation IDs.
- Open and manage Splunk Support cases for platform-level bugs, license problems, or critical system faults.
- Monitor and manage ITSI service health, including KPIs, correlation searches, NEAP policies, and summary index latency.
- Troubleshoot ITSI-related issues such as broken KPIs, delayed episodes, or missing notable events.
- Perform capacity management by monitoring index growth, bucket rotation, and frozen data retention policies.
- Conduct periodic system maintenance tasks, including orphaned object cleanup and knowledge object review.
- Verify and maintain compliance with data governance and retention policies, ensuring secure and auditable configurations.
- Participate in DR testing and validation to ensure Splunk data recovery and HA configurations are functioning as expected.
- Document incidents, RCA findings, and preventive actions for future reference.
- Collaborate closely with the Engineering team for escalations, root-cause investigations, and deployment verifications.
Bachelor's with 10 years (or commensurate experience) OR Masters Degree or higher (in a related discipline) with 7 years experience
Required Skills and Experience
- Expert skills in Enterprise Security, ITSI, SOAR, and the Slunk product line.
- Able to design, implement, and operate the Splunk Core, Enterprise Security, IT Service Intelligence (i.e., ITSI), Phantom (Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR)), Splunk Cloud, Splunk On-Call, and Multi-Site Index Clustering environment.
Clearance Required: Must be able to obtain and maintain AOUSC Public Trust
Posted Salary Range: USD $105,000.00 - USD $145,000.00 /Yr.
GovCIO is currently hiring for Senior Splunk Engineer - Infrastructure Operations of Infrastructure Operations to support our Administrative Office of the US Courts NLS project. The NLS currently ingest an average of 18-20TB of logging data daily across 60 indexers distributed in 2 data centers. This position is located within the United States and is fully remote.
Responsibilities:- Design, implement, and operate the Splunk Core, Enterprise Security, IT Service Intelligence (i.e., ITSI), Phantom (Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR)), Splunk Cloud, Splunk On-Call, and Multi-Site Index Clustering environment.
- Monitor overall Splunk health through the Monitoring Console (DMC) including indexer, search head, and cluster master status.
- Track indexing rates, license usage, queue health, and search concurrency to identify performance or ingestion issues early.
- Monitor CPU, memory, and disk utilization across all Splunk components to ensure optimal resource usage.
- Respond promptly to health alerts, DMC warnings, or anomalies observed on monitoring dashboards.
- Investigate and resolve common user-reported issues such as access problems, failed searches, or non-triggering alerts.
- Troubleshoot data ingestion, parsing, and indexing issues across Universal Forwarders, Heavy Forwarders, and HEC endpoints.
- Investigate missing or duplicate logs, timestamp errors, or sourcetype misassignments and escalate complex parsing issues to Engineering.
- Validate new data source onboardings by confirming sourcetype assignment, timestamp accuracy, and field extraction integrity.
- Support data source owners with forwarder deployment, syslog setup, and connectivity troubleshooting during initial onboarding. Maintain data flow visibility from source forwarder
- indexer to confirm data completeness and performance.
- Rotate and update credentials, API keys, or tokens used in data inputs, integrations, alerts, and scheduled searches.
- Manage RBAC user and role mappings, handling access requests, entitlement reviews, and permission troubleshooting.
- Provide end-user assistance with SPL searches, reports, alerts, and dashboards, including query optimization tips.
- Maintain and update knowledge base articles, SOPs, and FAQs for repeatable issues and troubleshooting steps.
- Log and escalate platform or parsing issues to the Engineering team with evidence such as logs, screenshots, and correlation IDs.
- Open and manage Splunk Support cases for platform-level bugs, license problems, or critical system faults.
- Monitor and manage ITSI service health, including KPIs, correlation searches, NEAP policies, and summary index latency.
- Troubleshoot ITSI-related issues such as broken KPIs, delayed episodes, or missing notable events.
- Perform capacity management by monitoring index growth, bucket rotation, and frozen data retention policies.
- Conduct periodic system maintenance tasks, including orphaned object cleanup and knowledge object review.
- Verify and maintain compliance with data governance and retention policies, ensuring secure and auditable configurations.
- Participate in DR testing and validation to ensure Splunk data recovery and HA configurations are functioning as expected.
- Document incidents, RCA findings, and preventive actions for future reference.
- Collaborate closely with the Engineering team for escalations, root-cause investigations, and deployment verifications.
Bachelor's with 10 years (or commensurate experience) OR Masters Degree or higher (in a related discipline) with 7 years experience
Required Skills and Experience
- Expert skills in Enterprise Security, ITSI, SOAR, and the Slunk product line.
- Able to design, implement, and operate the Splunk Core, Enterprise Security, IT Service Intelligence (i.e., ITSI), Phantom (Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR)), Splunk Cloud, Splunk On-Call, and Multi-Site Index Clustering environment.
Clearance Required: Must be able to obtain and maintain AOUSC Public Trust
Posted Salary Range: USD $105,000.00 - USD $145,000.00 /Yr.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote infrastructure and operations jobs.
- Three or more years of experience managing on-premises or cloud infrastructure environments
- Proficiency with at least one major cloud platform such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
- Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools including Terraform, Ansible, or similar automation platforms
- Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Network+, AWS Solutions Architect, or ITIL Foundation
- Familiarity with monitoring, alerting, and incident management tools like Datadog, PagerDuty, or Splunk
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
Tips for Your Remote Infrastructure And Operations Job Search
Show your async communication skills clearly
Remote infrastructure and operations teams run on written communication. Include examples in your application of incident reports, runbooks, or post-mortems you've written. Hiring managers for remote roles use these to judge whether you can convey technical problems clearly without a live conversation.
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote infrastructure and operations openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your experience level and apply directly without sorting through unrelated listings.
Document your remote tooling experience upfront
Call out the specific monitoring, ticketing, and collaboration tools you've used, such as Datadog, PagerDuty, Confluence, or Terraform, early in your resume and cover letter. Remote employers screen for tool familiarity because they can't train you on-site.
Prepare for infrastructure scenarios in video interviews
Remote infrastructure and operations interviews often include live troubleshooting scenarios over video. Practice narrating your diagnostic process out loud while screen-sharing, since remote teams need to know you can communicate your thinking in real time across a distributed call.
Remote Infrastructure And Operations Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote infrastructure and operations job?
Target companies that already run distributed teams, since they have established remote workflows and are used to onboarding infrastructure and operations professionals without being in the same office. Remote employers screen heavily for self-direction, clear written communication, and proficiency with monitoring and ticketing tools like Datadog, PagerDuty, Jira, and ServiceNow. Demonstrating that you can troubleshoot independently, document your work clearly, and communicate incidents without needing a quick hallway chat gives you a real edge.
Which companies hire remote infrastructure and operations professionals?
Remote infrastructure and operations roles are posted by GovCIO, nSCALE, and Deepgram and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Remote-first technology firms, cloud services providers, and distributed SaaS companies are especially consistent sources of remote openings in this role.
Can you get a remote infrastructure and operations job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level roles are harder to land because you're expected to work independently from day one without on-site mentorship. Smaller remote-first startups and managed service providers are more open to early-career hires than large enterprises. A home lab, cloud certifications like AWS Cloud Practitioner or CompTIA A+, and documented contributions to open-source infrastructure projects can all substitute for formal job history when applying remotely.
Do you need a degree for remote infrastructure and operations jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers in this field prioritize hands-on skills and certifications over a four-year degree, particularly for roles centered on cloud platforms, network management, or IT support. Credentials like CompTIA Network+, ITIL Foundation, or Microsoft Azure Fundamentals carry real weight. What matters most to remote hiring managers is evidence that you can own problems and resolve them without constant supervision.
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