Senior Splunk Engineer - Remote Opportunity

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior Splunk Engineer to join our dynamic team at Dragonfli Group. This remote position offers an exciting opportunity to work on mission-critical cybersecurity initiatives for federal agencies and Fortune 100 enterprises. As a Senior Splunk Engineer, you will serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and play a vital role in the architecture, design, deployment, and maintenance of enterprise-level Splunk environments.

What You'll Do

• Design, deploy, and maintain large-scale on-premises and cloud-based Splunk environments to support enterprise monitoring and security alerting.
• Manage knowledge objects and oversee configuration files across recent Splunk Enterprise versions.
• Analyze and resolve complex data ingestion and parsing issues to ensure accurate data flow and integrity.
• Create and optimize complex Splunk queries (SPL), dashboards, and alerts to support security and operational objectives.
• Develop automation workflows and dashboard interfaces to streamline operations and reduce manual overhead.
• Utilize REST APIs to integrate Splunk with external systems and cloud platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (DevOps, Security) and provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior team members.
• Perform upgrades, patching, and performance tuning; participate in off-hours and weekend maintenance efforts as required.

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Splunk Enterprise in a large-scale environment.
• Proficiency in Splunk system architecture, deployment, and configuration management.
• Advanced ability to write complex queries for dashboards, alerts, and reporting using Search Processing Language (SPL).
• Strong capability in troubleshooting data ingestion, parsing, and onboarding logs.
• Experience using REST APIs for Splunk and third-party system integrations.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and service-oriented mindset.

Nice to Have

• Advanced administration and troubleshooting skills in Unix/Linux and Windows environments.
• Strong scripting skills in Bash, Python, JavaScript, SQL, or PowerShell for automation tasks.
• Experience integrating Splunk with AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Understanding of NIST, FISMA, and FedRAMP controls.
• Experience with the Splunk App for Data Science/Deep Learning, Splunk SOAR, or Splunk AI Assistant.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary range of $140,000 - $180,000 annually.
• Fully remote work environment with flexible hours.
• Opportunities for professional development and mentorship.
• Collaborative team culture focused on innovation and excellence.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance benefits.
• Paid time off and holidays.