Summary: The Splunk Administrator role involves installing, configuring, and maintaining Splunk software in a fully remote capacity. The position requires strong experience with Splunk administration and the ability to manage data inputs, build dashboards, and monitor system performance. The role is classified as outside IR35, indicating a flexible contracting arrangement. Candidates should possess relevant scripting skills and a solid understanding of Linux/UNIX systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, and maintain Splunk software.
• Set up data inputs and manage log sources.
• Build dashboards, reports, and alerts for different teams.
• Monitor performance and fix any issues with Splunk.
• Help teams get the data they need into Splunk.
• Keep systems secure and up to date.
• Document your work and follow best practices.

Key Skills:

• Strong experience with Splunk administration.
• Good knowledge of Splunk Search Processing Language (SPL).
• Comfortable working with Linux/UNIX systems.
• Understanding of log formats and basic networking.
• Some Scripting skills (eg, Python, Bash, or PowerShell).
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: undetermined

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Splunk Administrator

Specialisms: Security Operations Jobs

• Fully Remote
• Outside IR35

• Job type: Contract
• Sector: Financial Services
• Job reference: JEM/43641

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What You’ll Do:

• Install, configure, and maintain Splunk software.
• Set up data inputs and manage log sources.
• Build dashboards, reports, and alerts for different teams.
• Monitor performance and fix any issues with Splunk.
• Help teams get the data they need into Splunk.
• Keep systems secure and up to date.
• Document your work and follow best practices.

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong experience with Splunk administration.
• Good knowledge of Splunk Search Processing Language (SPL).
• Comfortable working with Linux/UNIX systems.
• Understanding of log formats and basic networking.
• Some Scripting skills (eg, Python, Bash, or PowerShell).
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

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