Splunk Engineer

Splunk Engineer (Cloud / AI / Security)

Location: Remote in Texas (Preference for Austin area)

Type: 8-month contract with strong potential to extend or convert to full-time

Interview Process: 1-2 rounds total

Top Skills We're Looking For

• Senior-level Splunk Engineering - Designing, building, and owning Splunk alerts, dashboards, reports, and SIEM use cases in a security-focused environment
• AI & Automation in Security - Experience automating threat detection techniques and workflows (e.g., integrating with tools like Microsoft Copilot, creating reactive alerts, scripting, or orchestration)
• Cloud Security in AWS - Hands-on security work in AWS (Azure is nice to have but not mandatory) with strong understanding of multi-cloud security architecture
• Security Architecture & Frameworks - Deep familiarity with NIST, ISO 27001, and modern enterprise security best practices
• Strong Communication & Collaboration - Able to work closely with SOC, threat hunters, and leadership in a small, highly visible team
  
  

Role Overview

We're partnering with a large Texas state agency that is rapidly modernizing its environment and expanding further into the cloud. They are looking for a Splunk Engineer who can serve as the primary Splunk expert on a small, high-impact security team.

In this role, you will:

• Own Splunk engineering, data ingest, index health, dashboards, and executive reporting
• Work closely with a Threat Hunter to automate threat techniques in Splunk and develop reactive alerts
• Help integrate Microsoft Copilot and natural language querying into the security monitoring ecosystem
• Design and implement cloud and AI security controls that protect sensitive data and critical workloads
  
  

This is a great opportunity for a Senior engineer who enjoys both hands-on technical work and partnering closely with security leadership.

What You'll Be Doing

Splunk & SIEM Engineering

• Manage data ingest, index health, and Splunk infrastructure performance
• Create and tune alerts, correlation searches, dashboards, and executive reports
• Add/modify Splunk alerts to triage notables using TTPs and threat intelligence
• Troubleshoot Splunk issues and drive continuous improvement of detections and visibility
  
  

Cloud & AI Security

• Design, implement, and manage security controls for public cloud platforms (primarily AWS, with exposure to Azure a plus)
• Secure AI/ML systems including model dev environments, training pipelines, APIs, and inference services
• Implement cloud security tooling (e.g., CSPM, CWPP, CIEM, container security, API security)
• Collaborate with engineering, DevOps, data science, and AI teams to embed security into CI/CD and MLOps workflows (DevSecOps / MLOps)
  
  

Security Architecture & Risk Management

• Design and implement security measures to protect cloud-stored data (auth, encryption, ACLs, IDS/IPS, firewalls, etc.)
• Conduct security architecture reviews, threat modeling, and risk assessments for cloud and AI initiatives
• Monitor environments for security events, investigate alerts, and support incident response activities
• Conduct forensic investigations on cyberattacks to determine root cause and future prevention
• Create, review, and update security policies and standards for public/private/hybrid cloud contexts
  
  

Required Experience & Qualifications

Must-Haves (8 Years):

• Proven experience in security architecture and delivering secure solutions aligned with business and regulatory requirements
• Strong background in cloud security, including:
• Protecting data on public cloud platforms from unauthorized access
• Implementing secure authentication, encryption, access controls, IDS/IPS, firewalls, etc.
• Hands-on experience with multi-cloud security architectures (infrastructure, tools, and cloud-based application security)
• Experience consulting and engineering security best practices across an organization
• Deep understanding of cloud security risks: data breaches, broken authentication, account hijacking, malicious insiders, third parties, APTs, data loss, DoS, etc.
• Strong threat analysis skills and ability to design solutions to mitigate security risks
• Knowledge and experience with NIST standards and ISO 27001
• Significant hands-on experience with Splunk:
• Creating alerts, dashboards, executive reports
• Acting as a lead or primary Splunk Engineer in an enterprise environment
• Ability to resolve complex security issues in diverse, decentralized environments and communicate clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience conducting forensic investigations on cyber incidents
• Experience creating/updating cloud security policies and standards
  
  

Location Requirement:

• Must be based in Texas
• Preference for Austin-area candidates, especially for potential full-time conversion (hybrid/on-site meetings as needed)
  
  

Preferred Experience

(3 Years in some of the following is a plus, not a blocker)

• Security Certifications: GSEC, CEH, CISA, CCSP, or similar
• Cloud Certifications: AWS Solutions Architect, cloud security certifications, OpenStack, or other relevant cloud certs
• Endpoint Detection & Response: Endgame, CrowdStrike, Cybereason or similar
• Email Threat Management: Proofpoint, Mimecast, Microsoft security stack
• SIEM tools beyond Splunk: Rapid7, Sumo Logic, etc.
• DLP / CASB tools: Symantec, Microsoft, Bitglass, Netskope
• Cloud network security tools: Cisco Umbrella, Palo Alto, Zscaler
• Familiarity with CJIS and other public sector / regulatory security environments
  
  

Team & Work Environment

• You'll be part of a small, specialized security team of three:
• Threat Hunter
• Splunk Engineer (you)
• SOC Analyst
• The team reports into Senior security leadership and has strong visibility with the CIO/CISO organization
• Remote within Texas with occasional on-site meetings in Austin, TX as needed
• If converted to full-time, the expectation is hybrid, Austin-based
  
  

Why This Role is Attractive

• High Impact: Directly help secure a large, mission-driven Texas state environment as it modernizes and moves deeper into the cloud
• Career Growth: Opportunity to grow into technical leadership as the cloud and AI security program matures
• Cutting-Edge Work: Combine Splunk, cloud security, and AI/automation (including Microsoft Copilot integrations)
• Stability with Flexibility: Start as an 8-month contract with a strong possibility to extend or convert to a long-term, full-time role
  
  

Next Steps

If you're an experienced Splunk Engineer with strong cloud and security architecture experience and you're excited about building automated, AI-driven detections in a modernizing environment, we'd love to talk.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Austin, TX.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75.00 - $75.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 25, 2026.

>About TEKsystems:

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems And TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.