Principal Splunk Architect

Key Responsibilities:

• Splunk Architecture & Implementation:
• Design and implement scalable, distributed Splunk environments that align with business and operational needs.
• Optimize log ingestion pipelines, indexing, and storage for enhanced performance and cost efficiency.
• Maintain large clustered and distributed Splunk installations with high availability.
• Integration & Automation:
• Integrate Splunk with DevOps tools (CI/CD pipelines, GitHub, Jenkins) for real-time monitoring and security insights.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts using Python, Shell scripting, Ansible, and Terraform to streamline Splunk deployments, configurations, and maintenance.
• Ensure cloud/on-prem infrastructure meets SLAs with application and service owners.
• Security & Compliance:
• Implement Splunk security best practices to safeguard enterprise data and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve security, system, and application issues to maintain optimal system performance.
• Monitoring & Performance Optimization:
• Continuously monitor Splunk deployments to ensure efficient resource utilization and performance tuning.
• Identify and implement automation and scripting solutions to enhance system reliability and reduce manual efforts.
• Support incident response, root cause analysis, and performance troubleshooting for Splunk environments.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement:
• Work closely with cross-functional teams including developers, operations, security, and business stakeholders to ensure Splunk aligns with organizational goals.
• Develop and maintain custom dashboards, reports, and alerts for visibility across enterprise services.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 10 years of experience in infrastructure and systems engineering in an Agile environment.
• 5 years of experience in Splunk administration, automation, and backend maintenance (preferably using Ansible).
• Experience managing large-scale, distributed, and clustered Splunk deployments.
• 5 years of experience in building and maintaining Splunk apps using Python, Shell scripting, or equivalent programming languages.
• Strong knowledge of Linux & Windows environments.
• 3 years of experience working with data centers, application servers, and network infrastructure.
• 3 years of DevOps & CI/CD development experience (Git, Python, Ansible).
• Strong expertise in REST APIs, Splunk SDKs, and application integrations.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Splunk IT Service Intelligence (ITSI) in large-scale environments.
• Knowledge of machine learning models for anomaly detection and predictive analysis within Splunk.
• Experience with Windows and Linux administration, including Docker, Kubernetes, and container orchestration.
• Familiarity with network and security monitoring using Splunk in enterprise environments.
• Understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid cloud monitoring.

Thank You

Regards

Neha Bam

neha.bam@infinite.com

Phone number 301-658-7344

https://www.infinite.com/