OverviewWe are seeking a Splunk Engineer/Architect to help design, enhance, and support a large-scale enterprise Splunk environment. This role is ideal for a highly technical engineer who enjoys solving complex problems, driving automation, and shaping modern observability platforms.What We're Looking For- Strong engineering background with deep Splunk expertise
- Collaborative, adaptive professionals who thrive in fast-paced environments
- Creative problem-solvers who enjoy building scalable, sustainable solutions
Key Responsibilities- Architect, deploy, and maintain enterprise Splunk environments-including clustering, replication, and indexer optimization
- Manage and optimize Splunk forwarders, DB Connect, metrics ingestion, and related components
- Perform upgrades across Splunk Enterprise and Universal Forwarders
- Build dashboards, visualizations, and UI components for system and application monitoring
- Conduct root cause investigations and performance analysis using Splunk and Dynatrace
- Integrate Splunk with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure tools such as Terraform, OpenShift, and Bitbucket
- Automate operational tasks and performance monitoring
- Ensure data integrity, access controls, and compliance across multi-site deployments
- Maintain up-to-date documentation for architecture, automation, and operational procedures
Required Qualifications- Expert-level experience as a Splunk Engineer or Architect
- Strong knowledge of Splunk clustering design and administration
- Experience with Splunk forwarders, Splunk Collect, DB Connect, and timestamp alignment
- Strong Linux/Windows administration and shell scripting skills
- Proficiency in Java, Python, or Windows scripting
- Strong regex knowledge and advanced Splunk query language skills
- Proven debugging, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities
- Excellent communication and cross-team collaboration skills
Preferred Qualifications- Experience with automation/deployment tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef, BladeLogic, AutoSys)
- Background working in secure, multi-data-center environments
- Familiarity with observability and monitoring platforms
- Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
- Splunk Certified Administrator or Architect
Soft Skills- Ability to influence decisions and resolve competing priorities
- Strong leadership and collaboration mindset
- Creative thinker with an interest in innovative engineering solutions
- Effective communicator who can engage diverse technical teams
- Thrives in fast-paced, cohesive, high-accountability environments
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Charlotte, NC.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $70.24 - $73.68/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace TypeThis is a hybrid position in Charlotte,NC.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Feb 25, 2026.
>About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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