Splunk Architect

Title: Splunk ArchitectLocations: Pennington, NJ | Charlotte, NC | Plano, TX (Hybrid/Onsite)Duration: Full-timeWe are looking for an experienced Splunk Architect to join a large enterprise team. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Splunk architecture, clustering, automation, and CI/CD, along with experience supporting large-scale enterprise environments.Key ResponsibilitiesOwn and manage Splunk architecture, administration, data analytics, and performance optimization across enterprise deployments.Design, implement, and maintain Search Head Clustering and Indexer Clustering.Develop and maintain CI/CD automation using Terraform, OpenShift, and Bitbucket.Build automation frameworks to streamline software deployment and testing.Collaborate with development, DevOps, and infrastructure teams to integrate automation into the SDLC.Troubleshoot complex Splunk and automation issues while maintaining technical documentation.Gather business requirements and work with vendors and infrastructure teams to deliver scalable solutions.Required Skills10+ years of overall IT experience.5+ years of hands-on experience as a Splunk Architect.Strong expertise in:Splunk Enterprise ArchitectureSearch Head ClusteringIndexer ClusteringSplunk Performance TuningLinux & Windows AdministrationShell ScriptingPython, Java, or Windows ScriptingRegular Expressions (Regex)CI/CD PipelinesTerraformOpenShiftBitbucketExcellent troubleshooting, debugging, and analytical skills.Preferred SkillsAnsiblePuppetChefBladeLogicAutoSysExperience in secure, multi-data-center enterprise environmentsSplunk Enterprise Certified Administrator or Splunk Enterprise Certified Architect