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# SPLUNK NETWORK & OBSERVABILITY ARCHITECT

- **Company:** Alchemy Global Networks LLC
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Salary:** $120,000 - $150,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Complex Networks, Cyber Security, System Configuration, Information Model, Network Security, NetFlow, Network Monitoring, Performance Tuning, Simple Network Management Protocols, Data Streaming, Syslog, Network Routers, Scripting, Computer Network Operations, Data Ingestion, Firewalls (Computer Science), Juniper, Open Network Automation Platform, Splunk, Cisco
- **Published:** October 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=87865146c600384e

## About the Role

* Extensive hands-on experience with enterprise networking, particularly Cisco and Juniper routing, switching, and firewall technologies.
 * Advanced networking knowledge equivalent to CCNP or JNCIP level.
 * Demonstrated experience designing and implementing Splunk IT Service Intelligence (ITSI) solutions.
 * Hands-on experience developing ITSI services, KPIs, glass tables, and episode review workflows.
 * Experience with Splunk Observability Cloud, including metrics, logs, traces, and SignalFlow.
 * Experience configuring and managing OpenTelemetry collectors.
 * Strong understanding of network telemetry protocols, including NetFlow/IPFIX, SNMP, syslog, and streaming telemetry.
 * Familiarity with Cisco Secure Network Analytics (SNA).
 * Experience with Splunk Cloud administration and performance optimization.
 * Knowledge of Splunk Common Information Model (CIM) and its application to security analytics.
 * Experience with AWS or Microsoft Azure.
 * Ability to troubleshoot complex network and monitoring issues.
 * Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
 * Must be eligible to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

Preferred Certifications

 * Splunk Enterprise Certified Architect
 * Splunk ITSI or Splunk Observability certification
 * Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
 * Juniper Networks Certified Internet Professional (JNCIP) or equivalent

Preferred Experience

 * Python scripting and network automation.
 * Cisco ThousandEyes.
 * Splunk Edge Processor or Ingest Processor.
 * Experience supporting federal civilian agencies.
 * Familiarity with Splunk Enterprise Security and risk-based alerting.
 * Experience managing high-volume network telemetry in large enterprise environments.

## Description

This role requires a strong foundation in Cisco and Juniper networking, combined with hands-on experience designing and implementing Splunk solutions., * Design, implement, and optimize Splunk IT Service Intelligence (ITSI) solutions to support Network Operations Center (NOC) activities.

 * Develop ITSI services, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), glass tables, and episode review workflows to improve network monitoring and incident response.
 * Utilize Splunk Observability Cloud to monitor infrastructure performance through metrics, logs, and traces.
 * Configure OpenTelemetry collectors and develop SignalFlow analytics.
 * Integrate network telemetry from Cisco and Juniper routers, switches, firewalls, and other infrastructure.
 * Collect, analyze, and optimize NetFlow/IPFIX, SNMP, syslog, streaming telemetry, and Cisco Secure Network Analytics (SNA) data.
 * Map network data to the Splunk Common Information Model (CIM) to support Enterprise Security detections and risk-based alerting.
 * Develop efficient data ingestion strategies using filtering, aggregation, and summarization to manage Splunk Virtual Compute (SVC) consumption.
 * Configure and maintain Splunk Technical Add-ons (TAs), HTTP Event Collector (HEC), and forwarders.
 * Monitor Splunk Cloud performance, indexing volumes, and search workloads.
 * Collaborate with network engineering, security operations, and enterprise detection teams to improve operational efficiency.
 * Maximize the value of existing tools and technologies while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.