Splunk ITSI Architect / Lead Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Splunk ITSI Architect / Lead Engineer to architect and implement an advanced monitoring solution for their IRIS platform. The role involves leading architecture design, ensuring performance and reliability, and mentoring team members in enterprise environments.

Benefits

Flexible Work Schedule

Health Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience architecting Splunk ITSI solutions in enterprise environments.
• Experience with regulated clients.
• Familiar with KPI and health score modeling.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of the Splunk ITSI solution.
• Define architectural standards and governance policies.
• Mentor team members on advanced Splunk ITSI features.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-Solving

Analytical Skills

Education

Splunk Enterprise Certified Architect

Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Splunk ITSI

Cloud Architecture

Job description

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription:

Splunk ITSI Architect / Lead Engineer

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled Splunk ITSI Architect / Lead Engineer to lead the

architecture, design, and implementation of an advanced monitoring solution for the IRIS

platform. This senior technical role is responsible for defining the overall Splunk IT Service

Intelligence (ITSI) strategy, designing scalable service trees and KPI models, and ensuring

the performance and reliability of the monitoring solution in a complex, enterprise-scale,

and regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end architecture and design of the Splunk ITSI solution, including

development of service trees, KPI models, health score frameworks, and integration

architecture.

• Design scalable, modular, and maintainable monitoring frameworks aligned with

industry best practices and enterprise standards such as LUSA Gold.

• Oversee solution performance, scalability, and security to meet enterprise SLAs and

compliance requirements.

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including administrators, core

consultants, business analysts, and project managers to translate business and

technical requirements into robust architectural designs.

• Define and enforce architectural standards, design patterns, and governance

policies for Splunk ITSI deployment and operations.

• Lead the technical implementation efforts, guiding configuration, testing,

deployment, and production support activities.

• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to team members on advanced Splunk

ITSI features and architecture principles.

• Develop comprehensive architectural documentation, technical specifications, and

deliver presentations to stakeholders at all levels.

• Facilitate architecture review sessions, workshops, and technical discussions with

internal teams and clients.

Required Qualifications:

• Certifications:

o Must hold Splunk Enterprise Certified Architect certification.

• Experience:

o Minimum 3+ years of hands-on experience architecting and delivering

Splunk ITSI-based solutions in enterprise environments.

o Proven experience working with regulated or mission-critical clients.

o Demonstrated expertise in service tree design, KPI and health score

modeling, and complex system integrations.

• Technical Skills:

o Deep understanding of Splunk ITSI modules, Splunk Cloud architecture, and

related monitoring technologies.

o Strong knowledge of infrastructure and application monitoring, event

correlation, and analytics.

o Experience with secure data integration, role-based access control, and

cloud deployment architectures.

o Familiarity with Agile methodologies and sprint-based delivery.

• Soft Skills:

o Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

o Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

o Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality designs on time.

Qualifications:

• Experience with monitoring maturity models such as LUSA Gold or equivalent.

• Prior leadership of multi-disciplinary technical teams in cloud-based monitoring

projects.

• Ability to conduct workshops and facilitate architecture review sessions.

Requirements:

Splunk ITSI Architect / Lead Engineer

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled Splunk ITSI Architect / Lead Engineer to lead the

architecture, design, and implementation of an advanced monitoring solution for the IRIS

platform. This senior technical role is responsible for defining the overall Splunk IT Service

Intelligence (ITSI) strategy, designing scalable service trees and KPI models, and ensuring

the performance and reliability of the monitoring solution in a complex, enterprise-scale,

and regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end architecture and design of the Splunk ITSI solution, including

development of service trees, KPI models, health score frameworks, and integration

architecture.

• Design scalable, modular, and maintainable monitoring frameworks aligned with

industry best practices and enterprise standards such as LUSA Gold.

• Oversee solution performance, scalability, and security to meet enterprise SLAs and

compliance requirements.

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including administrators, core

consultants, business analysts, and project managers to translate business and

technical requirements into robust architectural designs.

• Define and enforce architectural standards, design patterns, and governance

policies for Splunk ITSI deployment and operations.

• Lead the technical implementation efforts, guiding configuration, testing,

deployment, and production support activities.

• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to team members on advanced Splunk

ITSI features and architecture principles.

• Develop comprehensive architectural documentation, technical specifications, and

deliver presentations to stakeholders at all levels.

• Facilitate architecture review sessions, workshops, and technical discussions with

internal teams and clients.

Required Qualifications:

• Certifications:

o Must hold Splunk Enterprise Certified Architect certification.

• Experience:

o Minimum 3+ years of hands-on experience architecting and delivering

Splunk ITSI-based solutions in enterprise environments.

o Proven experience working with regulated or mission-critical clients.

o Demonstrated expertise in service tree design, KPI and health score

modeling, and complex system integrations.

• Technical Skills:

o Deep understanding of Splunk ITSI modules, Splunk Cloud architecture, and

related monitoring technologies.

o Strong knowledge of infrastructure and application monitoring, event

correlation, and analytics.

o Experience with secure data integration, role-based access control, and

cloud deployment architectures.

o Familiarity with Agile methodologies and sprint-based delivery.

• Soft Skills:

o Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

o Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

o Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality designs on time.

Qualifications:

• Experience with monitoring maturity models such as LUSA Gold or equivalent.

• Prior leadership of multi-disciplinary technical teams in cloud-based monitoring

projects.

• Ability to conduct workshops and facilitate architecture review sessions.