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) – 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 MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy.

Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.
**Category:**
+ Cybersecurity & Privacy