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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Splunk Cloud Engineer - **Company:** Aci Solutions - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Microsoft Azure, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, DevOps, Federated Identity Management, Intrusion Detection Systems, Parsing, Performance Tuning, Role-Based Access Control, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Security Information and Event Management, Data Logging, Google Cloud, Enterprise Software Applications, Cloud Platform System, Data Ingestion, Information Technology, Performance Monitor, Splunk - **Published:** June 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/2232dc98-a6d3-4023-85b7-ba6d9cb3fcc0 ## About the Role * Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or higher clearance * Active clearance preferred, The ideal candidate brings deep Splunk Cloud expertise, hands-on experience in federal environments, and the ability to operate within the Splunk Cloud shared responsibility model., * 10+ years of overall IT experience (systems, cloud, or cybersecurity engineering) * 5+ years of hands on Splunk experience * 3+ years of hands-on Splunk Cloud experience * Proven experience supporting U.S. Government or FedRAMP environments * Strong expertise in: + Splunk SPL (Search Processing Language) + Log ingestion, parsing, and normalization + Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform) * Experience with: + SIEM operations and SOC support + Identity federation (SAML/SSO) + RBAC and security best practices Preferred Qualifications: * Splunk certifications (e.g., Splunk Enterprise Certified Architect, Splunk Cloud Certified) * Familiarity with compliance frameworks (FedRAMP, NIST 800-53) * Experience working within Splunk Cloud shared responsibility model * Knowledge of DevOps / Infrastructure as Code practices ## Description ACI Solutions is seeking a Senior Splunk Cloud Engineer to support enterprise-level logging, monitoring, and cybersecurity operations within a U.S. Government / FedRAMP-compliant environment. This role is responsible for administering, optimizing, and securing Splunk Cloud infrastructure while supporting mission-critical systems and SOC operations., * Administer and maintain Splunk Cloud environments, including search heads and index configurations * Manage forwarders (Universal, Intermediate, Heavy) and deployment server configurations * Configure identity federation (SAML/SSO) and Role-Based Access Controls (RBAC) * Manage private app deployments through Splunk Cloud vetting processes * Coordinate with Splunk Cloud Support for upgrades, scaling, and infrastructure issues Data Ingestion & Integration * Design and maintain secure ingestion pipelines using: + HTTP Event Collector (HEC) + APIs and cloud-native connectors + Universal Forwarders * Onboard and normalize data from: + AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform environments + Security tools (EDR, IDS/IPS, firewalls) + Enterprise applications and SaaS platforms * Monitor ingestion volume and license utilization * Implement index lifecycle and retention strategies Dashboards, Analytics & SIEM Support * Develop dashboards, reports, alerts, and correlation searches * Optimize SPL queries for performance and efficiency * Maintain data models, lookups, and knowledge objects * Reduce false positives and enhance alert reliability Monitoring & Performance Optimization * Monitor ingestion rates, search performance, and storage utilization * Troubleshoot data delays, parsing issues, and search failures * Implement workload management and performance tuning strategies * Prevent license overages through proactive monitoring Security & Compliance (FedRAMP Focus) * Maintain least-privilege access controls and RBAC policies * Support compliance efforts (FedRAMP, NIST, etc.) * Assist with audit preparation and documentation * Partner with SOC teams on SIEM tuning and log onboarding ## Related Videos - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) - [Tips and Tricks for Working with JSON](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1229-tips-and-tricks-for-working-with-json) - [Our journey with Spring Boot in a microservice architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/511-our-journey-with-spring-boot-in-a-microservice-architecture) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [SRE Methods In an Agency Environment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/348-sre-methods-in-an-agency-environment) - [Building a Compiler with C#](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/116-building-a-compiler-with-c) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Dev Digest 162: AI careers, MCP, AWS best practices & floppy sweaters](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/571-dev-digest-162-ai-careers-mcp-aws-best-practices-floppy-sweaters) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology)