Splunk Certified Engineer

Parra Consulting Group, Inc. is seeking highly skilled and certified Splunk Certified Engineer to design, implement, and optimize Splunk solutions tailored to our business needs. The ideal candidate will leverage their expertise to provide insights into system security, performance monitoring, and operational intelligence, ensuring maximum utility from Splunk deployments. The Splunk Certified Engineer will support a customer in Tampa, Florida

This successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
Splunk Implementation and Management:
• Design, deploy, and configure Splunk Enterprise or Splunk Cloud solutions based on business and technical requirements.
• Set up data ingestion, indexing, and searching across various sources such as logs, events, and metrics.
• Optimize Splunk configurations for performance and scalability.
Custom Dashboard and Reporting:
• Create and maintain custom dashboards, visualizations, alerts, and reports tailored to end-user requirements.
• Assist clients in analyzing data to provide actionable intelligence for security, operations, or business insights.
Integration and Automation:
• Integrate Splunk with third-party tools, including SIEMs, cloud platforms, or custom applications.
• Automate data onboarding and reporting processes using scripts or tools like Python or REST APIs.
Security and Compliance:
• Implement Splunk solutions for Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) and threat detection.
• Monitor for compliance with relevant security standards (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR).
Client Support and Training:
• Provide expert advice on best practices for Splunk implementation and optimization.
• Conduct training sessions and workshops for end-users and administrators.
• Troubleshoot and resolve Splunk-related issues promptly.
Technical Skills:
• Strong proficiency in Splunk search processing language (SPL).
• Experience with data ingestion and parsing from multiple formats (e.g., JSON, XML, Syslog).
• Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) and REST APIs.
• Knowledge of network protocols, log formats, and IT systems (Windows, Linux, cloud services.
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Soft Skills:
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Qualifications Required:
• Active TS Security Clearance
• Bachelor’s Degree
• 3 to 5 years’ experience
• Splunk Core Certified Consultant (required).
• Additional certifications, such as Splunk Enterprise Security Certified Admin, are a plus.
• Familiarity with other security tools like Splunk, CrowdStrike, or Palo Alto Networks
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with Splunk apps such as Enterprise Security (ES), IT Service Intelligence (ITSI), or Splunk Phantom.
• Experience with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Familiarity with DevOps or CI/CD tools like Jenkins, Kubernetes, or Terraform.