Splunk Core Engineer

Company - Our client is a well-established leader in the convenience retail and energy space, known for leveraging modern technology to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency across a large-scale, multi-state footprint. Job Title - Splunk-Core Engineer / SME Location - Remote (U.S. or Canada; must be able to work PST hours) Role Type - Contract (6 months) Must Have Skills: • Deep expertise in Splunk, with a strong focus on ingest management (Edge Processors, Ingest Actions) • Proven experience onboarding data sources and building end-to-end ingestion pipelines • Hands-on ownership of full Splunk environments in smaller team settings (not siloed roles) • Experience working within enterprise commercial environments (non-government) • Principal/SME-level troubleshooting and problem-solving beyond standard runbooks Responsibilities and Job Details: • Own and manage core Splunk platform operations across the full lifecycle • Design, build, and optimize data ingestion pipelines and onboarding processes • Perform index management, performance monitoring, and system optimization • Lead patching, upgrades, and lifecycle management of the Splunk environment • Troubleshoot complex platform issues and support incident response activities • Develop and maintain technical documentation and knowledge-sharing materials • Collaborate with stakeholders while operating as an independent, high-impact contributor • Apply modern engineering practices including scripting, automation, and cloud-based solutions • Support containerization and scalable architecture initiatives where applicable • Contribute to continuous improvement through proactive problem-solving and innovation • Ensure stable, secure, and efficient platform performance during business hours • Participate in occasional after-hours maintenance or support windows as needed