Splunk Engineer

* Overview
* * We 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 fastpaced 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, Open Shift, and Bitbucket

* Automate operational tasks and performance monitoring

* Ensure data integrity, access controls, and compliance across multisite deployments

* Maintain uptodate 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 crossteam collaboration skills

* Preferred Qualifications
* * Experience with automation/deployment tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef, Blade Logic, Auto Sys)

* Background working in secure, multidatacenter 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 fastpaced, cohesive, high accountability environments

* * Job Type & Location
* This is a Contract position based out of Plano, TX.

* Pay and Benefits
* The 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 Type
* This is a hybrid position in Plano,TX.

* Final date to receive applications
* This position is anticipated to close on Feb 25, 2026.
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