SIEM and Data Pipeline Senior Engineering Manager

About this role:
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Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Splunk Engineering Manager to lead a team of engineers focused on observability, log management, and data pipeline optimization. This role combines deep technical expertise in Splunk and CRIBL with proven people management capabilities. The ideal candidate will drive strategy, execution, and operational maturity across Splunk-based platforms while mentoring and developing engineering talent. This position plays a critical role in aligning telemetry capabilities with enterprise security and performance goals.
In this role, you will:

• Provide technical and strategic leadership for Splunk engineering initiatives.
• Translate business and compliance requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Mentor team members and support career development aligned with business objectives.
• Interface with senior leadership to align engineering efforts with enterprise priorities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and develop a team of Splunk engineers and data pipeline specialists.
• Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of Splunk Cloud and CRIBL Stream deployments.
• Oversee engineering efforts across cloud and on-prem environments to ensure scalable and secure log ingestion.
• Partner with cybersecurity, infrastructure, and application teams to ensure log fidelity, performance, and compliance.
• Drive automation and orchestration initiatives to streamline data onboarding and enrichment.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, alerts, and reports for operational and security use cases.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and guide adoption to enhance observability and data pipeline capabilities.
• Operate within Agile frameworks to manage backlogs, prioritize work, and ensure timely delivery of engineering outcomes.

Required Qualifications:

• 6+ years of experience in log management, observability, or cybersecurity.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with Splunk architecture and administration.
• 3+ years of management or leadership experience
• Experience with CRIBL Stream or similar data routing platforms.
• Strong understanding of log ingestion, parsing, normalization, and enrichment.
• Familiarity with Splunk Cloud and hybrid deployments.
• Experience with automation tools (e.g., Python, Ansible, Terraform).

Desired Qualifications:

• Certifications in Splunk (e.g., Splunk Certified Architect), CRIBL, or related technologies.
• Experience integrating Splunk with cloud-native services (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Familiarity with SIEM, SOAR, and threat detection use cases.
• Proven experience operating within Agile or SAFe frameworks.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience in regulated industries such as finance or healthcare.

Job Expectations:

• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-demand environment while balancing multiple priorities.

Pay Range
Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, experience, or work location. The range listed is just one component of the compensation package offered to candidates.
$159,000.00 - $305,000.00
Benefits
Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.

• Health benefits
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid time off
• Disability benefits
• Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance
• Parental leave
• Critical caregiving leave
• Discounts and savings
• Commuter benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Scholarships for dependent children
• Adoption reimbursement

Posting End Date:
25 Jan 2026
* Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
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