Splunk Data Engineer / Splunk Administrator

Collabera
Richmond, VA, United States
16 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Compensation
$124,800.0 - $135,200.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Amazon S3 Big Data Cloud Computing Cluster Analysis Data Infrastructure Routing Data Streaming Cloud Platform System Data Ingestion Indexer Splunk

Job description

o Troubleshoot Splunk indexing, search, ingestion, clustering, and performance issues. o Monitor platform health, capacity, data flow, and cluster performance. o Support multiple enterprise-scale Splunk clusters and large data environments. o Collaborate with engineering, infrastructure, security, and application teams to maintain a reliable Splunk platform.

Requirements

We are hiring an experienced Splunk Data Engineer / Splunk Administrator with strong hands-on experience managing large-scale Splunk environments. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Splunk Enterprise/Cloud administration, clustering, data ingestion, search optimization, SmartStore, and high-volume data environments., o 5-7 years of hands-on experience administering large-scale Splunk Enterprise or Splunk Cloud environments. o Strong experience with Splunk Indexer Clustering and Search Head Clustering. o Hands-on experience with Universal Forwarders and Heavy Forwarders. o Strong knowledge of Splunk SmartStore and S3-compatible object storage. o Strong proficiency in SPL, search optimization, summary indexing, and Data Model Acceleration. o Hands-on experience with Cribl for data collection, routing, filtering, and ingestion optimization. o Experience managing high-volume data ingestion, platform performance, and reliability. o Experience supporting approximately 500-600 GB/day or higher data volumes. o Experience managing and supporting multiple large Splunk clusters. o Strong troubleshooting skills across indexing, searching, ingestion, and overall Splunk platform performance. o Experience working in large-scale enterprise environments., o Splunk Enterprise Architect Certification. o Experience in financial services/banking environments. o Experience supporting very large-scale, high-volume Splunk environments.

Benefits & conditions

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, (paid time, paid sick and safe time, hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, paid holidays annually - AS Applicable)

About the company

At Collabera, we don’t just offer jobs-we build careers. As a global leader in talent solutions, we provide opportunities to work with top organizations, cutting-edge technologies, and dynamic teams. Our culture thrives on innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence. With continuous learning, career growth, and a people-first approach, we empower you to achieve your full potential. Join us and be part of a company that values passion, integrity, and making an impact.

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