Platform Engineer (Project Hire)

The Platform Engineer is a skilled, independent contributor who designs, implements, and supports core platform and infrastructure capabilities that power magical Disney Experiences across parks, resorts, cruises, and consumer products. You will focus on data pipelines, on-prem server architecture, observability, and DevOps automation, ensuring robust, scalable, and reliable environments that enable teams to deliver seamless guest and cast experiences.We are seeking an individual to take full ownership of a large-scale Splunk environment supporting mission-critical operational and engineering systems. This role will be responsible for managing the entire Splunk ecosystem from the infrastructure layer (bare metal) through application-level development, in direct support of software engineering teams responsible for complex physical systems and real-time operations.This is a hands-on role requiring deep technical expertise across infrastructure, data ingestion, and observability, with a strong emphasis on reliability, scalability, and performance.ResponsibilitiesIn this role, you will act as a proficient problem-solver and effective partner to engineering and product teams, owning platform components from design through operations while mentoring colleagues and working with minimal guidance.

You will emphasize automation, observability, and lifecycle management platforms to improve reliability, reduce operational toil, and support data-driven decisions that enhance Disney Experiences worldwide.Own and manage the full Splunk stackEnd-to-end responsibility from bare metal infrastructure OS Splunk architecture dashboards and analyticsDesign, deploy, and maintain Splunk infrastructureInstall, configure, and optimize Splunk components (indexers, search heads, forwarders, clustering)Manage both on-premise/physical server environments and hybrid integrationsSupport real-time operational systemsEnable monitoring and observability for high-availability, real-time engineering systemsBuild dashboards and alerts used by engineering and operations teamsDevelop data pipelines and ingestion strategiesIntegrate data from diverse sources (logs, sensors, applications, control systems)Optimize parsing, indexing, and search performancePartner with software engineering leadershipWork closely with Software Engineering Managers and system teamsTranslate operational requirements into scalable Splunk solutionsPerformance tuning and system reliabilityIdentify bottlenecks across infrastructure and data pipelinesEnsure high availability, redundancy, and system resilienceSecurity, governance, and access controlImplement role-based access and data governance best practicesMaintain compliance with enterprise security standardsContinuous improvementRecommend architecture improvements and modernization strategiesEvaluate tools within the Splunk ecosystem (e.g., ITSI, ES, Cribl, etc.)Required Qualifications3+ years of experience with Splunk administration and developmentProven experience owning a Splunk environment end-to-endStrong hands-on experience with:Splunk Enterprise architecture (indexers, search heads, clustering)Data ingestion, parsing, and optimizationDashboard and alert developmentExperience managing on-prem / bare-metal infrastructureLinux administration (preferred)Server provisioning, performance tuning, and system monitoringExperience supporting real-time, high-availability systemsStrong scripting skills (Python, Bash, or similar)Preferred QualificationsExperience supporting engineering, industrial, or operational technology (OT) environmentsFamiliarity with observability and logging tools beyond Splunk (e.g., Cribl, ELK, Prometheus)Experience with event-driven systems, telemetry data, or IoT/sensor integrationsExposure to high-throughput environments with large-scale data ingestionSplunk certifications (Admin, Architect, or Developer)Required EducationBachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field or relevant work experienceThe hiring range for this position in Orlando, FL is $92,900 to $124,500 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.Reference: