Splunk Engineer
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Job description
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Design, develop, and maintain advanced Splunk dashboards, alerts, and reports to support SOC operations.
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Write and optimize complex SPL queries for data analysis, threat detection, and performance monitoring.
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Integrate diverse log sources and ensure data normalization for effective correlation and visibility.
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Partner closely with SOC analysts to enhance detection capabilities and incident response efforts.
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Troubleshoot and optimize Splunk infrastructure for scalability, performance, and reliability.
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Support security investigations through log analysis, correlation searches, and forensic data review.
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Implement Splunk best practices for data onboarding, indexing strategies, and retention policies.
Requirements
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Active Secret Clearance required.
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6+ years of hands-on experience working with Splunk in enterprise environments.
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Deep expertise in SPL (Search Processing Language) and Splunk dashboard development.
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Strong experience supporting SOC operations and working alongside security analysts.
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Experience with log aggregation, SIEM tools, and security monitoring frameworks.
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Knowledge of scripting or automation (Python, Bash, or similar) is preferred.
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Ability to work onsite 5 days per week in Durham, NC.
Benefits & conditions
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Salary range: $150,000 - $170,000 depending on experince
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Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and PTO
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Opportunity to work on high-impact cybersecurity initiatives within a secure environment