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Senior Splunk Engineer in Abbeyville, Colorado at Jobgether

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Abbeyville, Colorado, 81210, United States
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Senior Splunk Engineer

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Splunk Engineer based in the United States.

Join a highly technical cybersecurity team responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing enterprise security monitoring solutions for critical environments. In this role, you will leverage deep Splunk expertise to engineer advanced SIEM capabilities, improve threat detection, and enhance security operations. You will work on complex integrations, data flows, dashboards, alerts, and security applications while collaborating with technical teams and stakeholders. This position offers the opportunity to influence security architecture, solve challenging technical problems, and contribute to mission-critical federal technology initiatives. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem solver who thrives in an environment requiring technical leadership, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Accountabilities
  • Engineer, deploy, configure, and maintain enterprise Splunk SIEM environments, including applications, integrations, dashboards, alerts, reports, and interfaces.
  • Optimize Splunk infrastructure performance, availability, and scalability by improving data ingestion, query performance, scheduling, and system health.
  • Design, develop, and implement Splunk solutions using established system development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies and industry best practices.
  • Support Splunk Enterprise Security capabilities, Common Information Model (CIM) compliance, and Risk-Based Alerting (RBA) implementations.
  • Manage and monitor Linux-based server infrastructure supporting SIEM operations, including configuration updates and software upgrades.
  • Develop and maintain technical solutions for connecting enterprise data sources and improving security visibility.
  • Troubleshoot complex technical issues across multiple systems, applications, and security platforms while providing effective remediation strategies.
  • Create technical documentation, change management plans, and recommendations to improve operational efficiency and data availability.
  • Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and knowledge sharing to junior engineers and security team members.
  • Collaborate with technical stakeholders to evaluate emerging technologies, introduce improvements, and strengthen security capabilities.
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  • Minimum of 6 years of experience in IT infrastructure, networking, architecture, administration, cybersecurity, or related technical fields.
  • At least 6 years of hands-on Splunk experience, including 3+ years supporting large-scale enterprise Splunk environments.
  • Required certification: Certified Splunk Architect.
  • Strong expertise in Splunk Enterprise Security, Splunk Common Information Model (CIM), and Risk-Based Alerting (RBA).
  • Extensive experience with SIEM platforms, security event correlation, and enterprise security monitoring solutions.
  • Advanced knowledge of Splunk backend operations, administration, integrations, and technical add-on development.
  • Experience with Linux administration, shell scripting, PERL, Regex, and troubleshooting complex technical environments.
  • Ability to analyze, optimize, and secure application solutions through data-driven problem solving.
  • Strong understanding of system architecture, data flows, and interconnections between enterprise systems.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with technical teams, leadership, and stakeholders.
  • Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and provide accurate documentation with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust-level access and required security clearances.
  • Additional certifications such as CEH, CySA+, GSEC, CISM, CCNA, Security+, Server+, Cloud+, or advanced Splunk certifications are preferred.
Benefits
  • Competitive salary range of $125,000–$150,000, based on location, experience, and technical qualifications.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with immediate vesting.
  • Short-term disability, long-term disability, basic life insurance, and AD&D coverage.
  • Paid time off and federal holiday observances.
  • Family planning and fertility assistance programs.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and legal-aid support.
  • Professional development opportunities and training assistance.
  • Opportunity to work on advanced cybersecurity solutions supporting critical government missions.
  • Collaborative environment focused on innovation, technical excellence, and continuous learning.
How Jobgether works:
We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.
We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!
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Abbeyville, Colorado, 81210, United States

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