Senior Splunk Engineer

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• Modern office setting
• Food provided
• Growth opportunities
• Regular social events
• Relaxed atmosphere
• International workforce
• Flexible working hours
• On-the-job training

As a Senior Splunk Engineer within our Security Operations team, you will play a pivotal role in orchestrating the full spectrum of Splunk capabilities to enhance our security and operational frameworks. With a minimum of 5 years of robust, hands-on experience in Splunk deployments, this role demands proficiency in the end-to-end management of Splunk, whether deployed on-premise or in the cloud.

Core Responsibilities:

• Infrastructure Collaboration and Deployment: Partner with the Infrastructure team to architect, build, configure, and deploy critical Splunk infrastructure components including search heads, forwarders, and deployment servers, ensuring a resilient and scalable Splunk environment.
• Data Onboarding and Index Management: Spearhead the onboarding of diverse data sources, configuring indexes effectively to ensure efficient data ingestion, storage, and retrieval. This includes meticulous planning and execution to accommodate growing data volumes while maintaining system performance.
• Advanced Query Development: Craft and execute advanced SPL queries for in-depth log analysis, trend monitoring, and security incident investigation. Design and configure sophisticated triggers and alerts to automate monitoring and response to emerging threats and anomalies.
• Dashboard and Application Development: Develop comprehensive dashboards tailored to various departmental and business unit needs, enhancing data visibility and actionable insights. Modify and create Splunk applications to improve visualization and streamline field extractions.
• Cloud and Platform Engineering Collaboration: Work in close alliance with cloud and platform engineers, particularly those specializing in AWS, to ensure seamless integration of Splunk within our cloud infrastructure. Lead the design and testing of cloud solution components to bolster our Splunk deployment.
• Performance Benchmarking: Define, design, and implement rigorous performance, scalability, and reliability benchmarks for both Splunk Enterprise and Cloud products, ensuring our Splunk ecosystem is optimized for high performance and reliability.
• Self-Service Tool Development: Contribute significantly to the design and implementation of self-service tools that empower Splunk developers to autonomously identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, enhancing overall system efficiency.
• Long-term Software Strategy: Lead the strategic design, implementation, and delivery of impactful software solutions that align with organizational requirements and the existing system architecture, ensuring long-term value and scalability.
• Security Platform Expertise: Utilize Splunk as the primary platform for our security operations, incorporating key features such as Enterprise Security and SOAR to advance our threat detection, investigation, and response capabilities.
• Technology Integration and SIEM Expertise: Possess a deep understanding of SIEM technologies and innovative data consolidation tools like Cribl, leveraging them to enhance our Splunk environment's efficiency and reduce operational costs.

Additional Skills and Experience:

• Real-time Monitoring and ITSI Proficiency: Demonstrated experience in real-time system monitoring and bottleneck identification using Splunk IT Service Intelligence (ITSI) and other network monitoring technologies. Proven ability to correlate logs from various sources using ITSI for comprehensive system insights.
• Splunk Core and ITSI Management: Extensive experience in managing Splunk Core and ITSI, with advanced skills in setting up and customizing Splunk dashboards and queries for optimal performance monitoring.
• App Monitoring and Administration: Adept at administering Splunk and addressing new app monitoring requests, ensuring all applications are monitored effectively through Splunk.

Position Requirements:

• A minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience with Splunk, including from-the-ground-up deployments.
• Advanced knowledge of Splunk architecture, configuration, and optimization techniques.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Education & Certification Requirements :

• Education: A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
• Certification: Splunk certifications are considered an advantage but not a must.

This Senior Splunk Engineer position offers the opportunity to lead significant initiatives within our Security Operations team, driving the strategic use of Splunk to safeguard our digital environment. You will be at the forefront of deploying cutting-edge solutions, optimizing our Splunk infrastructure for enhanced performance and security, and contributing to our overall cybersecurity posture.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $143,929.00 - $180,275.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance

Compensation package:

• Bonus opportunities
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Hourly pay
• Signing bonus
• Yearly bonus

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Remote