Splunk Engineer
Houston, TX - Onsite
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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).