Senior Splunk Architect

Job Title: Senior Splunk Architect / Engineer

Location: Remote

Job Type: Contract

Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Splunk Architect/Engineer to lead the design, architecture, and optimization of enterprise-level SIEM solutions. The ideal candidate will bring advanced Splunk expertise, strong infrastructure knowledge, and the ability to collaborate across cybersecurity, IT, and business teams to enhance security posture and incident response.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and architecture of SIEM infrastructure to ensure scalability, effectiveness, and compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Implement, configure, and optimize Splunk solutions for security event data collection, correlation, and analysis across multiple sources (network devices, servers, applications, endpoints).
• Develop and maintain Splunk use cases, correlation rules, alerts, and reports to identify, detect, and prioritize threats.
• Collaborate with Cybersecurity and Security Engineering teams to investigate, analyze, and resolve security incidents.
• Conduct root cause analysis and recommend remediation actions.
• Stay current with evolving security threats, vulnerabilities, and technologies; proactively assess potential impact.
• Lead SIEM-related projects including upgrades, enhancements, and tool integrations.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering skill development and knowledge sharing.
• Engage with cross-functional stakeholders including IT, compliance, and risk teams to align security initiatives.
• Participate in incident response drills, simulations, and exercises to improve organizational readiness.
• Contribute to infrastructure design, R&D, technology standards, and system testing activities.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 8+ years of professional experience in systems design, management, and/or architecture.
• Proven expertise in Splunk architecture, engineering, and SIEM design .
• Strong skills in data modeling and parsing .
• Advanced troubleshooting, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Ability to translate complex requirements into structured, high-quality implementations.
• Strong knowledge of server/client and virtualization technologies.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills; ability to collaborate across diverse teams.
• Process-oriented, logical thinker, adaptable, and able to work independently.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Experience leading SIEM projects and integrating Splunk with other security tools.
• Experience mentoring and coaching junior engineers.
• Familiarity with IT Service Management, infrastructure lifecycle, and vendor technologies.

Key Skills:

• Senior Splunk Architecture & Engineering
• Splunk SIEM Design & Architecture
• Data Modeling & Parsing Expertise

Work Arrangement: Remote

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