SIEM Subject Matter Expert (Splunk)

The role

The Splunk Enterprise Security Subject Matter Expert will manage and optimize a large-scale Splunk deployment. This role involves managing architecture, platform health, and enhancing SOC throughput.

What you will do

• Own Splunk Enterprise Security architecture, sizing, and platform health management.
• Develop and tune correlation rules and use cases mapped to the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
• Onboard new log sources and normalize data across a large, diverse endpoint environment.
• Build and maintain SIEM-to-SOAR integrations.
• Produce Splunk platform performance reporting and capacity-planning recommendations.
• Support platform upgrades, patching, and lifecycle management.
• Train and mentor SOC analysts on Splunk use and best practices.
• Troubleshoot platform performance and data-quality issues.

Required qualifications

• 5 years of SIEM architecture/engineering experience, including experience with large-scale deployments ingesting significant daily data volumes.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (equivalent experience considered in lieu of a degree).
• Deep knowledge of Splunk architecture, Search Processing Language (SPL), and data onboarding.
• Experience integrating SIEM with SOAR platforms for automated response.
• Splunk Certified Architect (Splunk Enterprise Security Certified Admin also considered).
• Active Secret or higher security clearance.

Benefits

• hands-on experience
• certifications
• industry training

Before you apply

• Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.
• Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.

About the company

Accenture Federal Services is a technology company within global Accenture that helps the US federal government. Its 13,000+ people pursue technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.