Splunk Architect

United States | Oct. 14, 2026

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Company: Pebble

Country: United States

Type: Remote

Employment: Contract

Description:

This is a remote position.

Location: Remote / Hybrid (as required by project) Australia based Contract Duration: 2-3 months (extendable) Rate: Competitive, based on experience

Role Summary:

The Splunk Architect will be responsible for designing, optimising, and implementing Splunk-based solutions to enhance log management, security monitoring, and operational intelligence. The role will require deep expertise in Splunk architecture, data ingestion strategies, and SIEM integration, ensuring a scalable and cost-effective logging strategy. Data ingest optimisation skills are essential. You must be based in Australia and pass police clearance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify data optimisation opportunities in data pipelines to ensure cost-effective data storage and retrieval.

• Work closely with security teams and stakeholders to develop logging strategies aligned with compliance and security needs.

• Lead the implementation of data filtering, indexing strategies, and storage optimisations.

• Integrate Splunk with other data sources and security tools to support threat detection and incident response.

• Provide recommendations for Splunk licensing optimisation and cost reduction.

• Design and implement Splunk architectures to support log ingestion, processing, and analysis at scale.

• Develop and document Splunk architecture, best practices, and operational runbooks.

• Lead troubleshooting efforts for performance and ingestion issues.

• Evaluate and implement Splunk add-ons such as Splunk DMX and Cribl to improve data processing.

• Lead a small team to implement optimisations and other tasks​

Requirements

Required Skills & Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in designing and implementing Splunk architectures.

• Strong understanding of Splunk Cloud, Splunk Enterprise Security (ES), and log management best practices.

• Hands-on experience with Splunk data ingestion, parsing, and indexing.

• Expertise in data modelling, CIM compliance, and SIEM integrations.

• Experience with AWS, Azure, or other cloud environments.

• Familiarity with log pipeline tools such as Cribl or Splunk DMX.

• Knowledge of scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell) for automation.

• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

• You must be based in Australia and pass police clearance.​

Benefits

• Competitive Contract Rates:Get paid well for your expertise and contributions.

• Remote & Hybrid Flexibility:Work from anywhere or engage on-site as needed.

• Challenging & Impactful Work:Be a part of high-impact projects optimising security and logging strategies.

• Short-Term with Potential Extensions:Ideal for professionals looking for flexible, extendable contracts.

• Hands-on Exposure to Cutting-Edge Tech:Work with tools like Splunk Cloud, Cribl, Splunk DMX, and AWS/Azure environments.

• Collaboration with Experts:Join a team of experienced professionals in security operations and data analytics.

• Opportunities for Skill Enhancement:Learn from industry-leading experts and enhance your Splunk expertise.

• Future Opportunities:Successful contributions could lead to longer-term engagements and additional contracts.

• Innovative Work Environment:Work in a forward-thinking team that encourages creativity and problem-solving.

• Professional Growth:Engage in projects that enhance your resume and keep you at the forefront of industry developments.

• Work-Life Balance:Flexible working hours that allow you to maintain a balanced professional and personal life.

• Supportive Company Culture:Join an organisation that values its people, fosters a positive work environment, and supports career progression.

• Exposure to Enterprise-Level Deployments:Gain hands-on experience in large-scale, enterprise security environments, working alongside industry leaders.

• Network & Build Industry Connections:Work with experts and expand your professional network in the cybersecurity and observability fields.

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