Splunk Engineer

Job Title : Software Engineer Location : Atlanta, GA (Onsite) Duration : 12+ Months Position Overview: We are seeking a talented and experienced Splunk Engineer to join our team onsite in the United States. This role is critical to our data analytics and cybersecurity operations, providing real-time visibility into system performance, security threats, and operational intelligence. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Splunk architecture, data onboarding, and dashboard creation, and will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive data-driven decisions. Key Responsibilities: • Deploy, configure, and maintain Splunk Enterprise and/or Splunk Cloud environments • Onboard and normalize data from various sources (e.g., syslog, Windows Event Logs, cloud services) • Develop and optimize dashboards, reports, and alerts for IT operations and security teams • Monitor system health and performance of Splunk infrastructure • Troubleshoot data ingestion issues and ensure data accuracy and completeness • Collaborate with SOC, DevOps, and IT teams to enhance threat detection and incident response • Implement best practices for indexing, parsing, and search performance • Maintain documentation for Splunk configurations, use cases, and workflows Required Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field • 3+ years of hands-on experience with Splunk Enterprise or Splunk Cloud • Strong proficiency in SPL (Search Processing Language) • Experience with log management, SIEM, and data analytics • Familiarity with integrating Splunk with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) • Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills • Strong communication and collaboration abilities Preferred Qualifications: • Splunk certifications (e.g., Splunk Core Certified Power User, Splunk Certified Admin) • Experience with Splunk Enterprise Security (ES) or IT Service Intelligence (ITSI) • Knowledge of scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell) • Exposure to cybersecurity frameworks (MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, CIS) • Experience with automation tools and orchestration platforms