What does a principal Splunk engineer do?

A Principal Splunk Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing enterprise-level Splunk environments. They lead efforts to collect, analyze, and visualize machine data to support security, operations, and business intelligence initiatives. This role also involves developing custom dashboards and alerts, optimizing Splunk performance, and mentoring junior engineers. Principal Splunk Engineers collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity, system scalability, and compliance with industry standards.