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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Splunk Engineer - **Company:** Easy Dynamics - **Location:** McLean, VA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $135,000.0 - $155,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon S3, Audit Trail, Automation of Tests, Cloud Computing, Identity and Access Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Windows PowerShell, Aws Command Line Interface (CLI), Shell Script, Data Ingestion, Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Cloudformation, Deployment Automation, Data Management, Opsworks, Functional Programming, Cloudwatch, Splunk - **Published:** June 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=bc468d6dd6c69309 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Splunk?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * DOJ experience with an active clearance (Public Trust) * Bachelor's degree in related discipline OR 12 years of on-the-job experience * 4 years' experience in specialized cloud technologies * Splunk Certifications - One or more of the following: Cloud Certified Admin, Core Certified User, Enterprise Certified Admin * AWS Certifications - One or more of the following: Solutions Architect Associate, SysOps Administrator Associate, Certified Developer * Proven experience working as a Splunk Engineer with a focus on AWS integration and deployment * Strong understanding of AWS services and architecture, with hands-on experience in deploying and managing AWS resources * In-depth knowledge of Splunk Enterprise, including SPL (Splunk Processing Language), data modeling, and search optimization * Proficiency in scripting and automation using languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Shell scripting * Experience with AWS security best practices, IAM (Identity and Access Management), encryption, and compliance standards ## Description As a Splunk Engineer with AWS expertise, you will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and maintaining Splunk solutions within AWS cloud environments. You will engage in cross-functional collaboration to ensure the seamless integration of Splunk with AWS services and to provide valuable insights into system performance, security, and operational efficiency. What you'll do * Design, deploy, configure, and maintain Splunk infrastructure within AWS environments, including the setup of indexers, forwarders, and search heads * Develop and implement Splunk data ingestion strategies for AWS services such as EC2, S3, Lambda, CloudWatch, VPC Flow Logs, and more * Create custom Splunk searches, dashboards, reports, and alerts tailored to AWS-specific use cases and business requirements * Collaborate with AWS architects and engineers to optimize Splunk deployments for scalability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness * Integrate Splunk with AWS security services such as AWS CloudTrail, AWS Config, and AWS Security Hub to enhance threat detection and incident response capabilities * Leverage Splunk's Machine Learning Toolkit (MLTK) to build predictive models and anomaly detection algorithms for AWS environment monitoring * Implement and maintain Splunk apps and add-ons designed for AWS integration, such as AWS App for Splunk and AWS Add-on for Splunk * Develop and maintain automation scripts for Splunk deployment, configuration, and management tasks using AWS CloudFormation, AWS CLI, or other automation tools * Provide technical expertise and support to troubleshoot Splunk-related issues, performance bottlenecks, and integration challenges within AWS environments * Stay abreast of AWS best practices, new services, and security updates, and ensure alignment with Splunk deployment strategies and configurations * Stay updated with emerging cloud technologies, industry trends, and best practices in cloud computing and data management ## Related Videos - [30 powerful AWS hacks in just 30 minutes: Boost your developer productivity](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1624-30-powerful-aws-hacks-in-just-30-minutes-boost-your-developer-productivity) - [Our journey with Spring Boot in a microservice architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/511-our-journey-with-spring-boot-in-a-microservice-architecture) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - CSS is DOOMed](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1838-wearedevelopers-live-css-is-doomed) - [20 Years of Solving Unsolvable Problems](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100214-20-years-of-solving-unsolvable-problems) - [Hacking MSSQL on Cloud. 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