Data Engineer (Splunk)

System One
Alexandria, United States of America
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Intermediate

Job location

Alexandria, United States of America

Tech stack

Data Infrastructure
Distributed Systems
Enterprise Software Applications
Data Ingestion
Reliability of Systems
Indexer
Data Management
Splunk

Job description

This role designs, deploys, and manages the Splunk data platform to collect, normalize, and analyze machine data from networks, systems, and applications. It supports high-visibility operational and cybersecurity missions by ensuring reliable data onboarding, scalable ingestion pipelines, and actionable analytics through dashboards and alerts., * Designs, deploys, and manages the Splunk platform, including indexers, search heads, forwarders, and supporting infrastructure.

  • Onboards data from diverse systems, ensuring proper parsing, normalization, and routing for high-quality ingestion.
  • Builds and maintains dashboards, alerts, and data models to support operational monitoring and security visibility.
  • Troubleshot ingestion issues, performance bottlenecks, and data quality problems across distributed environments.
  • Integrates Splunk with enterprise systems, security tools, and external data sources to expand visibility.
  • Maintains configuration baselines, documentation, and best practices for Splunk data management and retention.
  • Collaborates with cybersecurity, network, and operations teams to ensure end-to-end system reliability., The position typically operates in a secure, high-tempo environment where uninterrupted visibility into systems and networks is essential. Engineers must be comfortable supporting sensitive operations, responding quickly to issues, and working closely with multidisciplinary teams responsible for mission-critical communications.

Requirements

  • 5+ years in data management, systems administration, or related technical roles, including at least 3 years of hands-on Splunk experience.
  • Strong understanding of Splunk architecture including data ingestion, indexing, search optimization, and app/TA management.
  • Experience building dashboards, queries, alerts, and data models to support mission operations.
  • Familiarity with secure or high assurance environments and federal cybersecurity frameworks.
  • A bachelor's degree in a technical field is preferred.
  • Experience with related tools such as Cribl for data routing and transformation is increasingly valuable.

Benefits & conditions

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan., System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

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