Splunk Enterprise System Administrator
Location : Bruxelles
Languages : French or Dutch, English
Remote : 50%
Responsibilities :
* Deploy, configure, and maintain Splunk Enterprise environments to ensure reliable data ingestion and system availability.
* Onboard and parse diverse data sources into Splunk for centralized analysis.
* Develop and optimize SPL (Search Processing Language) queries to generate meaningful insights and reports.
* Design, build, and maintain dashboards and alerts that support operational and business monitoring requirements.
* Monitor and tune Splunk infrastructure performance, including indexers, search heads, and forwarders.
* Automate repetitive tasks using scripting languages such as Python or Bash to improve efficiency.
* Integrate Splunk with external tools and platforms (e.g., SIEMs, ITSM solutions).
* Manage certificate deployments and secure communications between Splunk components.
* Set up and maintain syslog collectors and forwarding mechanisms.
* Document processes, configurations, and best practices to ensure clear knowledge transfer and compliance.
* Stay informed of new Splunk features and industry trends to continuously improve platform capabilities.
Profile :
* At least 3 years of experience administering and supporting Splunk Enterprise environments.
* Deep understanding of Splunk architecture: indexers, heavy forwarders, universal forwarders, and search heads.
* Strong skills in SPL query writing, dashboard creation, alerting, and report generation.
* Experience managing Splunk apps and add-ons, such as DB Connect or Microsoft 365 integrations.
* Proficiency in Linux (Red Hat) and Windows environments for Splunk deployment and maintenance.
* Solid scripting abilities in Python and Bash to automate operational tasks.
* Familiarity with certificate management and secure communications within Splunk ecosystems.
* Ability to troubleshoot ingestion issues, data parsing errors, and performance bottlenecks.
* Experience using version control tools like GitLab for configuration management.
* Strong communication skills with fluency in English; active knowledge of French or Dutch is a plus.
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