SPLUNK CONSULTANT, NOORD-BRABANT

Splunk Consultant
Job Title: Splunk Consultant
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Duration: 6-12 Months
Experience Level: 5+ Years

Job Summary: The Splunk Consultant will provide expertise in designing, implementing, and managing Splunk
solutions to help organizations gain valuable insights from their machine data. This role involves
collaborating with internal teams and clients to deliver data-driven insights, optimize performance, and
ensure the security and reliability of Splunk infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

Splunk Implementation Configuration:
o Design and implement Splunk environments, including deployment, configuration,
and tuning.
o Assist with setting up Splunk indexers, forwarders, and deployment servers to collect
and process log data from various sources.
o Customize Splunk for specific use cases (e.g., security, IT operations, application
monitoring, etc.).
o Configure and manage Splunk Universal Forwarders to collect data from various data
sources (servers, applications, network devices).
Data Collection Integration:
o Integrate Splunk with various data sources, including security devices, cloud
infrastructure, and on-premise systems.
o Configure data inputs, forwarders, and forwarder management.
Search Query:
o Develop and optimize Splunk queries (Search Processing Language - SPL) to
retrieve and analyze data effectively.
o Build dashboards, reports, and alerts to provide actionable insights to stakeholders.
o Train users on creating their own searches and dashboards, promoting self-service.
Performance Tuning:
o Monitor the performance of the Splunk deployment and optimize for scalability,
performance, and efficiency.
o Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to search performance, indexing, and data
ingestion.
Security Compliance:
o Implement security best practices within the Splunk environment to ensure the
integrity of data.
o Work with clients to ensure Splunk meets compliance requirements for data retention,
privacy, and audit logging.
o Assist with the creation of security alerts and incident management workflows in
Splunk.
Upgrade and Maintenance:
o Plan, test, and execute Splunk upgrades and patching.
o Maintain the Splunk environment to ensure availability and performance.
Collaboration Consulting:
o Work closely with clients to understand their requirements and provide solutions that
meet their business needs.
o Provide Splunk training and mentorship to internal teams and clients.
o Guide clients in leveraging Splunk s full potential for data analytics and business
intelligence.

Required Skills Qualifications:
Technical Skills:
o Strong experience with Splunk architecture, configuration, and administration.
o Proficiency in Search Processing Language (SPL) for creating searches, reports, and
dashboards.
o Knowledge of Splunk forwarders, indexers, and deployment server setup.
o Experience with data integration, including REST APIs, syslog, and file-based inputs.
o Familiarity with Linux/Unix/Windows operating systems for managing Splunk
environments.
o Experience with monitoring and troubleshooting Splunk performance issues.
Experience:o 3+ years of experience in Splunk deployment, configuration, and support.
o Experience with Splunk apps and add-ons (e.g., Splunk for Security, Splunk ITSI).
o Experience in log management, machine data analytics, and monitoring in enterprise
environments.

Soft Skills:
o Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
o Excellent communication skills to interact with clients and internal teams.
o Ability to understand client requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
o Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Certifications:
o Splunk Core Certified Power User or higher.
o Splunk Certified Admin is a plus.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and integrating Splunk in cloud
environments.
Experience with scripting languages such as Python or Bash for automation tasks.
Experience in security information and event management (SIEM) using Splunk.

Education:
Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or
equivalent work experience.

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