Senior Splunk Engineer / Architect - Must Have Splunk Certified

Job Title: Senior Splunk Engineer / Architect (Technical Engineer IV)

Location: Remote

Duration: 12 months

Must Have

• Splunk Enterprise Certified Architect or Splunk Core Certified Consultant

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Splunk Engineer / Architect to serve as a technical specialist within our technology organization. This role is responsible for leading the design, development, and implementation of scalable Splunk and SIEM solutions that support enterprise monitoring, security, and operational intelligence initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in Splunk architecture, strong analytical capabilities, and the ability to translate complex business and technical requirements into robust, high-performing solutions.

Primary Responsibilities

• Partner with Technology leadership, senior engineers, and cross-functional teams to design and deliver enterprise Splunk solutions aligned with organizational needs
• Lead architecture, design, and implementation of Splunk platforms, including SIEM use cases, data ingestion, and analytics frameworks
• Develop and maintain scalable, secure, and high-performing Splunk environments across infrastructure and application domains
• Analyze business requirements and operational constraints to design effective monitoring, alerting, and reporting solutions
• Support full system lifecycle activities including development, testing (unit, integration, UAT), and deployment
• Act as a liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders to ensure clear understanding of requirements and solutions
• Coordinate with vendors and third-party providers to support implementation and ongoing operations
• Mentor and coach junior engineers; review technical designs, documentation, and proposed changes
• Establish and promote best practices, standards, and governance for Splunk and related technologies
• Maintain deep knowledge of enterprise systems, applications, and vendor technologies
• Identify, assess, and escalate risk-related issues in alignment with organizational risk and compliance standards
• Support audit and regulatory requirements, including timely remediation of findings
• Continuously research and evaluate emerging technologies, trends, and tools in financial services and observability/security domains

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of combined education and/or professional experience in systems engineering, architecture, or infrastructure design
• Strong expertise in Splunk architecture, engineering, and administration
• Proven experience designing and implementing SIEM solutions using Splunk
• Deep understanding of system architecture, infrastructure lifecycle, and IT Service Management (ITSM) principles
• Ability to translate complex business and functional requirements into scalable technical solutions
• Advanced analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
• Experience working independently and collaboratively in fast-paced environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field
• 8+ years of hands-on experience in infrastructure engineering, system design, or application development
• Splunk Enterprise Certified Architect or Splunk Core Certified Consultant
• Experience with data ingestion, normalization, and large-scale log management
• Familiarity with cloud platforms, virtualization, and distributed systems
• Experience supporting security operations, monitoring, and incident response workflows
• Strong understanding of how people, processes, and technology integrate to deliver enterprise solutions

Key Competencies

• Advanced technical and architectural expertise
• Strategic and logical thinking
• Process-oriented with strong attention to detail
• Effective facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong influencing and leadership capabilities
• Adaptability and ability to learn quickly in evolving environments

Thanks

John

Netstrive Consulting, LLC

450, E. 22^nd St, Suite 178,

Lombard, IL 60148

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