Splunk Engineer SME

Splunk Engineer SME Remote Only Contract $50/hr - $85/hr We are seeking an experienced Splunk Subject Matter Expert with strong Engineering skills to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, deploying, and maintaining on-premises and cloud based Splunk environments to support enterprise-level monitoring, alerting, and reporting. This role demands deep expertise in Splunk system architecture, design, implementation, configuration, and operational support in a hybrid on-prem Unix/Linux and cloud-based environment. Candidates must be able to collaborate across DevOps, Security, and IT teams to optimize performance, ensure data integrity, system availability and support mission-critical operations. Proven hands-on experience with a large enterprise wide Splunk environment is mandatory. Off-hours and weekend efforts for systems maintenance, upgrades and support may be required from time to time. Required Skills: + 5+ Years of Splunk Experience Required + Manages knowledge objects (fields, extractions, tags, event types, lookups, workflow actions, aliases, macros, and so on) u2013 through automations, scripting, management server functions; to include .conf and .cfg files in scope of the last four Splunk Enterprise versions + Experience with Splunk deployment and configuration management in large-scale environments + Proficiency in writing complex Splunk queries, dashboards, and alerts using SPL (Search Processing Language) + Experience with REST APIs for Splunk and external system integration + Ability to analyze and troubleshoot complex data ingestion and parsing issues + Designing and developing an automations workflow and dashboard interface for such + Self-starter with a service-oriented mindset who will take action, find ways to solve problems, and move projects to conclusion independently + Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to translate research insights into practical solutions that address real-world challenges. + Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. + Experience in mentoring and guiding junior researchers or team members Preferred Skills: + Ability to leverage the Splunk AI Assistant and other AI tools to increase accuracy and efficiency of task and other deliverables + Advanced knowledge of Unix/Linux and/or Windows systems administration and troubleshooting + Strong scripting skills in Bash, Python, JavaScript, SQL and PowerShell for automation and integration tasks + Experience with Splunk upgrades, patching, and performance tuning + Proficiency in integrating Splunk with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) + Understanding of security and compliance requirements and implementation of role-based access controls (RBAC) in Splunk + Strong knowledge of logging standards and best practices across application and infrastructure layers + Extensive knowledge of defense-in-depth principles, Network and Security architecture, network topology, IT device integrity, and common security elements. + Executes new projects as well as data and user onboarding + Strong understanding of IT and Cyber industry standards and technologies to include such controls governed by NIST, FISMA, and FedRamp + Experience installing and utilizing and developing with the Splunk App for Data Science and Deep Learning. + Experience installing and utilizing and developing with the Splunk SOAR Automation toolset + Experience or background in the Cybersecurity, Systems/Network Administration or Observability industry You will receive the following benefits: + Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family + Dental & Orthodontia Benefits + Vision Benefits + Health Savings Account (HSA) + Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts + Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance + Hospital Indemnity Insurance + 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options + Paid Sick Time Leave + Legal and Identity Protection Plans + Pre-tax Commuter Benefit + 529 College Saver Plan TG Federal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRPu2019s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

Created: 2025-10-01