Splunk Engineer

at  RedMatter Solutions

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

RedMatter Solutions, a leading provider of innovative technology solutions in the federal contracting market, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Splunk Engineer to join our dynamic team. As a recognized industry leader, we pride ourselves on delivering cutting-edge solutions to meet the unique challenges of our federal clients.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

We are looking for a talented Splunk Engineer to play a key role in the design, implementation, and optimization of Splunk solutions for our federal clients. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IT and security, with expertise in deploying and maintaining Splunk infrastructure.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience working with Splunk in a federal contracting environment.
• Splunk Certified Power User or higher certification preferred.
• Strong scripting skills (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation and custom development.
• In-depth knowledge of log management, data onboarding, and SIEM principles.
• Experience with federal compliance standards and security frameworks (e.g., NIST, FISMA).
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams and federal clients.

• Splunk Infrastructure Design and Implementation:
• Design, deploy, and configure Splunk solutions to meet federal clients’ specific requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate Splunk into existing IT infrastructure.
• Log Management and Data Onboarding:
• Develop and implement strategies for efficient log management and data onboarding.
• Work closely with clients to understand their data sources and create tailored onboarding solutions.
• Custom Scripting and Query Development:
• Create custom scripts and queries to extract meaningful insights from data sources.
• Develop and optimize Splunk search queries for performance and efficiency.
• Security Information and Event Management (SIEM):
• Leverage Splunk as a SIEM tool to detect and respond to security incidents.
• Implement and maintain security dashboards and reports for federal compliance.
• Troubleshooting and Performance Optimization:
• Conduct troubleshooting and performance tuning to ensure the stability and efficiency of Splunk deployments.
• Provide technical support and resolve issues related to Splunk infrastructure.
• Documentation and Training:
• Create comprehensive documentation for Splunk configurations and procedures.
• Conduct training sessions for internal teams and federal clients on Splunk best practices.