Splunk Engineer

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. Responsibilities: 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. 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.