Splunk Engineer
- Waukesha, WI
- Permanent
- Full-time
Location: United States
Employment Type: Full-Time | OnsitePosition 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 workflowsRequired 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
Must be authorized to work in the United States and available for onsite workPreferred 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