Overview
Remote
On Site
Depends on Experience
Full Time
No Travel Required
Unable to Provide Sponsorship
Skills
DevOps
Dashboard
Security Operations
Splunk
Job Details
Splunk Engineer
Houston, TX - Remote
Contract to Hire
Role Overview Splunk Engineers design, deploy, and maintain Splunk platforms to collect, analyze, and visualize machine data for security, operations, and compliance insights.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and optimize Splunk environments (on-prem, cloud, hybrid).
- Ingest and normalize data from apps, systems, and networks.
- Create dashboards, alerts, and searches using SPL and regex.
- Integrate with SIEM, security tools, and automation platforms.
- Tune performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure security/compliance.
- Collaborate with teams and document solutions.
Required Skills & Experience
- 3–5+ years with Splunk Enterprise/Cloud.
- Strong SPL, Python/JavaScript, regex, and CIM knowledge.
- Experience with data pipelines, cloud (AWS/Azure), and logging.
- Splunk certifications (Power User, Architect, or ES Admin).
- Bachelor’s in CS/IT or related field.
Nice to Have
- Splunk Enterprise Security (ES) or ITSI experience.
- DevOps tools (Git, Jenkins, Ansible).
- Security certifications (CISSP, GIAC).
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