Full-Time

Platform Architect

Posted on 10/30/2024

Splunk

Splunk

5,001-10,000 employees

Data analytics and IT management platform

Data & Analytics
Enterprise Software
Cybersecurity

Compensation Overview

$145k - $249.2kAnnually

+ Incentive Compensation + Equity Awards + Long-term Cash Awards

Senior

Texas, USA + 7 more

More locations: Florida, USA | South Carolina, USA | Colorado, USA | North Carolina, USA | Ohio, USA | Illinois, USA | Alabama, USA

Hybrid role; remote work possible but requires presence in one of the listed states.

Category
DevOps & Infrastructure
Platform Engineering
Cloud Engineering
Required Skills
Chef
Bash
Microsoft Azure
Agile
Python
Puppet
Java
.NET
AWS
Terraform
Ansible
Linux/Unix
Google Cloud Platform
Requirements
  • 5+ years experience in technical consulting or sales engineering
  • Proven experience with Splunk Enterprise and Splunk Enterprise Cloud in large scale and highly distributed architectures
  • Demonstrated ability with Cloud providers: AWS, AZURE, or GCP
  • Splunk Certified Core Consultant Certification
  • Demonstrated ability to support customer-facing multi-tenant infrastructure (SaaS) or similar cloud-related services
  • Experience with virtualization technologies
  • Experience with both the Unix and Windows operating systems; comfortable with the command line interface
  • Experience developing technical documentation to include architecture diagrams, user guides, white papers or product manuals
  • Solid understanding or recent experience with scripting languages (bash), application development (java, python, .NET), databases, and analytical tools
  • Experience with automation/orchestration tools, at least two of the following: Ansible, Puppet, Chef, Terraform
  • Strong track record of aligning stakeholders by influencing without authority
  • Highly collaborative teammate that flourishes with a hard-working, innovative team
  • Well organized and ability to meet SLAs and ambitious target dates!
  • Familiarity with Agile work management and/or the ability to effectively communicate sophisticated processes within and across teams
  • Self-motivated, independent and self-educating, yet willing to stop, collaborate and listen with partner community and fellow Splunkers!
  • Willingness to travel (remote position)
Responsibilities
  • Engage directly with leading experts to co-develop innovative strategies that redefine how customers manage, monitor, and analyze their infrastructure, applications, and business services
  • Partner with multi-functional teams, including Product Management, Marketing, Sales, Sales Engineering, Professional Services, Customer Success, Technical Enablement, Education, and Support to improve product offerings and service delivery
  • Maintain consistent engagement with all organizational levels, from executive leadership (C-suite) to technical staff (developers and Site Reliability Engineers), ensuring strategic alignment and operational execution
  • Serve as a thought leader in architecting innovative solutions to sophisticated technical and business challenges involving multiple stakeholder groups
  • Champion continuous improvement and innovation, ensuring solutions meet immediate requirements and align with long-term strategic goals
  • Collaborate closely with Splunk’s product and technical teams to tailor solutions that meet customer needs and influence product improvements based on customer feedback
  • Commit to continuous professional development to keep abreast of the latest Splunk products, technological advancements, and industry best practices
  • Foster a culture of teamwork, ensuring a two-way flow of relevant and timely information across the organization for efficient resource deployment

Splunk offers a platform that transforms large amounts of machine data into actionable insights, allowing organizations to monitor, analyze, and visualize data in real-time. This platform integrates with various technologies to enhance security reporting and operational intelligence, primarily serving large enterprises in IT, IoT, and cybersecurity. Unlike its competitors, Splunk provides versatile solutions that cater to specific needs in IT operations and security, generating revenue through software licenses and cloud services. The company's goal is to empower organizations to leverage their data for better decision-making and improved security.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$38.9M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2003

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

9%

2 year growth

6%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for real-time data analytics boosts Splunk's market potential.
  • Growing cybersecurity needs align with Splunk's SIEM capabilities, enhancing its market relevance.
  • Cloud service expansion drives demand for Splunk's advanced data analytics solutions.

What critics are saying

  • Cisco's acquisition may disrupt Splunk's existing partnerships and customer relationships.
  • Closure of Splunk's San Francisco hub could impact local operations and employee morale.
  • Integration of AttackIQ's Flex 3.0 with Splunk may introduce new security vulnerabilities.

What makes Splunk unique

  • Splunk's platform transforms machine data into actionable insights for real-time decision-making.
  • Integration with tech giants like Cisco enhances Splunk's security and data visibility features.
  • Splunk's versatile platform supports IT, IoT, and cybersecurity across various industries.

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Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance plans for regular, full-time U.S. employees — choose the best plans for you and your family. Plus: Health Savings Account (HSA), Life insurance and survivor benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Business travel and accident insurance, Voluntary Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity

Eligible employees enjoy: 401(k) Plan with a company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), Equity awards, Bonus or commission program

We support you and your family: Paid parental leave, Mother rooms and wellness rooms, Family Planning

Your work/life balance is important to us, that's why we offer: 16 company holidays, 15 vacation days, 10 sick days, 10 bereavement days, 5 volunteer days

Ensuring our employees' success goes beyond insurance plans: Education reimbursement, Electric car charging stations, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Stocked kitchens, Gym discounts/onsite fitness centers, Pet insurance discount, Student loan resources, Cool workspace with collaborative environments, 529 College Savings Plan

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