Senior Splunk Security Engineer (L4)

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We are seeking a skilled and experienced Splunk Engineer to join our dynamic IT team for a client. As a Splunk Engineer, you will play a crucial role in maintaining and optimizing our Splunk infrastructure to ensure the efficient collection, indexing, and analysis of machine-generated data. You will collaborate with cross-functional Security teams to implement and manage Splunk solutions that meet the organization’s operational and security needs.

What You’ll Be Doing

Key Responsibilities:

• Splunk Infrastructure Management:
• Install, configure, and maintain Splunk components, including Splunk Enterprise, Splunk Universal Forwarder, and Splunk Heavy Forwarder.
• Monitor and optimize the performance of Splunk clusters to ensure efficient data processing and search capabilities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Splunk infrastructure, ensuring high availability and reliability.
• Data Ingestion and Parsing:
• Design and implement data ingestion strategies for various log sources into Splunk.
• Develop and maintain parsing configurations to normalize and enrich incoming data for effective analysis.
• Collaborate with application owners and IT teams to onboard new data sources into Splunk.
• Search and Reporting:
• Create and optimize search queries and reports to extract valuable insights from the indexed data.
• Customize and implement Splunk dashboards for different stakeholders to visualize key performance indicators and security metrics.
• Security and Compliance:
• Implement security best practices within Splunk to safeguard sensitive data.
• Collaborate with the security team to configure and monitor alerts for suspicious activities or security incidents.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and internal policies related to log management and data retention.
• Automation and Scripting:
• Develop automation scripts using SPL (Search Processing Language) and other scripting languages to streamline administrative tasks.
• Continuously seek opportunities to improve efficiency through automation in Splunk processes.
• Documentation and Training:
• Maintain thorough documentation of Splunk configurations, processes, and troubleshooting procedures.
• Provide training and support to other IT team members on Splunk best practices and usage.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Splunk Engineer in enterprise-level environments.
• some experience in network and application security, with expertise in Palo Alto, Bluecoat, F5 (LTM, ASM, APM), ASA VPN is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of Splunk architecture, components, and best practices.
• Proficient in SPL and scripting languages like Python or Bash.
• Experience in designing and implementing data ingestion strategies.
• Solid understanding of security principles and their application in Splunk.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to work well under pressure.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with diverse teams.
• A proactive approach to identifying and mitigating security vulnerabilities and risks.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Fluent in English
• Relevant certifications are a plus.
• The candidate must be native from a NATO country and a valid NATO Secret Clearance is a plus.

Skills Summary

Automation Technology, Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL), Infrastructure Deployment, IT Infrastructure Management, Managed Services Delivery, Scripting, Solutions Design, Technical Consulting

Workplace type:

On-site Working