Splunk Administrator

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Splunk Administrator to join a forward-thinking technology team. This role offers you the chance to play a pivotal part in designing, implementing, and optimising a firm-wide Log Analytics Platform using Splunk, supporting business-critical operations across the enterprise.

You will be empowered to shape the roadmap of the platform, collaborate with internal users to deliver high-quality dashboards and reporting solutions, and ensure seamless data ingestion from diverse sources.

What you'll do:

• Design, implement, and configure the enterprise-wide Log Analytics Platform using Splunk in alignment with evolving business requirements.
• Administer and monitor all aspects of the Splunk infrastructure lifecycle, including Search Head, Indexer, Deployment Server, Heavy Forwarder, Cluster Master, License Master, Deployer, Knowledge Objects, and Splunk Apps within a DevOps framework.
• Prioritise tasks effectively while maintaining the platform roadmap, ensuring hands-on technical responsibility for timely deliverables.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to design and maintain production-grade dashboards that provide actionable insights for various teams.
• Configure custom reporting solutions and alerting mechanisms tailored to specific operational needs across the organisation.
• Optimise data models, indexes, and search queries following industry best practices to enhance performance and reliability of analytics outputs.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to assist in resolving complex issues affecting the log analytics ecosystem at an enterprise scale.
• Develop custom scripts or programs as required to extend platform functionality or automate routine processes.
• Support version upgrades of Splunk components as well as infrastructure expansion initiatives such as scaling Indexer Clusters or Search Head Clusters.
• Oversee robust data ingestion processes from multiple source types into the centralised Log Analytics Platform, ensuring data integrity and availability.

What you bring:

• Minimum 6 years of IT experience, including 3+ years in log management, enterprise monitoring, or IT operations using Splunk or Elasticsearch.
• Holds a Bachelor's in Computer Science, IT, or a related field. Skilled in building dashboards, visualizations, reports, and scheduled searches to deliver actionable insights.
• Proficient in SPL, with hands-on experience optimizing Splunk components and integrating diverse data sources. Strong foundation in open systems, virtualization, storage, and networking.
• Familiar with DevOps practices and tools like Chef, Docker, and Kubernetes. Experienced in Agile (Scrum/Kanban) with tools such as JIRA and Confluence.
• Bonus: Knowledge of REST APIs, Python/JavaScript scripting, Infrastructure as Code (Chef, Puppet, Ansible), and system administration.

What sets this company apart:

Whether you are looking for exposure to new technologies or seeking a community-oriented team atmosphere where your expertise is truly valued, this is an exceptional place to advance your career.

What's next:

If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a Splunk Administrator within a collaborative technology environment that values your expertise—this is your moment!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided; we look forward to connecting with talented professionals eager to make an impact.

Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.

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