Splunk Content Developer - Herndon, VA (Remote)

Splunk Content Developer - Herndon, VA (Remote)

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Summary: The Splunk Content Developer role focuses on building, maintaining, and optimizing Splunk dashboards, alerts, and reports to provide actionable insights. The position requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and develop data integration solutions. The developer will also be responsible for ensuring compliance with the Common Information Model and integrating security best practices. This role is remote and emphasizes strong problem-solving skills and effective communication with stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Build, maintain, and optimize Splunk dashboards, alerts, and reports that give teams real-time, actionable visibility.
  • Create, modify, and troubleshoot complex multi-layer searches and dashboards using advanced SPL commands, macros, and search chaining.
  • Continuously evaluate and improve existing content for clarity, performance, and value.
  • Write efficient searches and troubleshoot poorly written or misconfigured queries.
  • Analyze complex data sets and convert them into actionable insights.
  • Develop and manage data models that support scalable, high-performance content.
  • Design and implement ingestion solutions via APIs, scripted inputs, and Universal Forwarders.
  • Monitor log ingestion rates and ensure data consistency and reliability.
  • Ensure logs are compliant with the Common Information Model.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to gather content requirements and translate them into impactful Splunk solutions.
  • Create clear documentation and training materials for end-users.
  • Conduct training sessions to help technical and non-technical stakeholders become confident Splunk users.
  • Manage Splunk Knowledge Objects with a focus on organization and efficiency.
  • Integrate security and performance best practices into all aspects of Splunk content.
  • Administer and support Splunk Premium Apps, especially Enterprise Security (ES).
  • Stay current with IT ecosystem integrations and opportunities to extend Splunk's capabilities.

Key Skills:

  • Experience working in a collaborative team environment.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 3+ years of experience developing Splunk content in a professional environment.
  • Experience writing and optimizing SPL queries and visualizing complex data.
  • Strong problem-solving skills to troubleshoot issues with dashboards, alerts, and reports.
  • Familiarity with scripting languages like Bash, Python or PowerShell to support Splunk functions.
  • Strong understanding of log data formats and structures including JSON, XML, Syslog, and CSV.
  • Linux administration related to Splunk.
  • Familiarity with integrating Splunk with other tools and platforms within the IT ecosystem.
  • Understanding of networking and systems concepts and security fundamentals.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to think strategically.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills to support a diverse set of stakeholders.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of Splunk solutions.
  • Familiarity with Security Operations Centers.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: USA

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Role : Splunk Content Developer

Project location : Herndon, VA (Remote)

Content Development & Optimization

  • Build, maintain, and optimize Splunk dashboards, alerts, and reports that give teams real-time, actionable visibility.
  • Create, modify, and troubleshoot complex multi-layer searches and dashboards using advanced SPL commands, macros, and search chaining.
  • Continuously evaluate and improve existing content for clarity, performance, and value.
  • Write efficient searches and troubleshoot poorly written or misconfigured queries.
  • Analyze complex data sets and convert them into actionable insights.

Data Integration & Ingestion

  • Develop and manage data models that support scalable, high-performance content.
  • Design and implement ingestion solutions via APIs, scripted inputs, and Universal Forwarders.
  • Monitor log ingestion rates and ensure data consistency and reliability.
  • Ensure logs are compliant with the Common Information Model

Collaboration & Enablement

  • Partner with cross-functional teams to gather content requirements and translate them into impactful Splunk solutions.
  • Create clear documentation and training materials for end-users.
  • Conduct training sessions to help technical and non-technical stakeholders become confident Splunk users.Tooling & Best Practices
  • Manage Splunk Knowledge Objects with a focus on organization and efficiency.
  • Integrate security and performance best practices into all aspects of Splunk content.
  • Administer and support Splunk Premium Apps, especially **Enterprise Security (ES)**.
  • Stay current with IT ecosystem integrations and opportunities to extend Splunk s capabilities.

What You Bring

  • Experience working in a collaborative team environment.
  • Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 3+ years of experience developing Splunk content in a professional environment.
  • Experience writing and optimizing SPL queries and visualizing complex data.
  • Strong problem-solving skills to troubleshoot issues with dashboards, alerts, and reports.
  • Familiarity with scripting languages like Bash, Python or PowerShell to support Splunk functions.
  • Strong understanding of log data formats and structures including JSON, XML, Syslog, and CSV.
  • Linux administration related to Splunk
  • Familiarity with integrating Splunk with other tools and platforms within the IT ecosystem.
  • Understanding of networking and systems concepts and security fundamentals.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to think strategically.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills to support a diverse set of stakeholders.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of Splunk solutions.
  • Familiarity with Security Operations Centers.

Bonus Points For

  • Splunk certifications (Certified Developer, Advanced Power User, ES Admin, etc.).
  • Experience with Splunk Enterprise Security (ES).
  • REST API integration experience within Splunk.
  • Data Science or AI/ML experience.
  • Familiarity with Agile methods and project management tools.
  • Prior experience supporting DoD or FedRAMP environments.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead end-user training and promote user adoption.
  • A passion for customer support and empowering others through data.
  • Strong customer service orientation to support end-users in their use of Splunk.
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