Lead Splunk Engineer

Post Date

Aug 10, 2026

Location

Clayton,
Missouri

ZIP/Postal Code

63105
US
Oct 10, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Engineering (Non IT)

Req #

STL-6b0c01c0-dbc7-4421-8f79-a7fc6a4144ae

Pay Rate

$120 - $150 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Insight Global is looking to add a Lead Splunk Engineer to oversee a phase of a migration from Swimlane to Splunk SOAR for their telecommunications client. This individual will serve as the technical lead and solution authority for the migration effort, driving the overall strategy, target-state architecture, and technical governance. The Lead Splunk Engineer will provide engineering oversight and quality assurance across all migration activities, including the transition of applications, playbooks, automations, and integrations into the Splunk SOAR platform. This role will partner closely with client stakeholders and project teams to ensure successful delivery, mitigate technical risks, and establish scalable, efficient security automation processes within the new environment.

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Required Skills & Experience

• 10+ years of cybersecurity engineering experience.
• 7+ years of SOAR engineering experience.
• 5+ years in solution architecture, technical leadership, or lead engineering roles.
• Experience leading enterprise SOAR implementations, migrations, or modernization initiatives.
• Strong client-facing experience leading workshops, design reviews, and technical discussions.

• Swimlane
• Splunk SOAR / Phantom
• Python
• REST APIs
• Security Operations Center (SOC) environments

Preferred Certifications:
• Splunk SOAR Certification
• Splunk Enterprise Security Certification
• CISSP
• GIAC Certifications
• CompTIA Security+

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.