Splunk & Linux System Engineer

pOur client is seeking an experienced system engineering professional to support a Linux-based infrastructure and a Splunk platform within a large-scale environment. This opportunity combines hands-on Linux operations with Splunk administration and engineering, with a strong focus on reliability, observability, automation, and continuous improvement. /ph3Responsibilities /h3pIn this role, you will help ensure the stability and performance of critical infrastructure and monitoring services. Your work will include both day-to-day operations and longer-term improvements across Linux and Splunk environments. /pulliResolve incidents and service requests affecting Linux systems and Splunk services in a timely manner. /liliUse Splunk and operating system diagnostics to troubleshoot issues and minimise service disruption. /liliPerform routine maintenance and implement system or platform changes in line with established standards and procedures. /liliDesign, implement, and continuously improve Splunk solutions, including data onboarding, forwarder configuration, indexes, sourcetypes, parsing, dashboards, reports, alerts, and field extractions. /liliSupport problem management through root cause analysis using Splunk data, logs, and Linux system behaviour. /liliPropose and implement corrective actions to address recurring issues and improve platform reliability. /liliCollaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data sources are properly integrated and Linux systems remain secure, compliant, and dependable. /liliContribute to research and development activities, including the evaluation of new Splunk capabilities, apps, add-ons, and integration approaches. /liliHelp build solution prototypes and drive automation through scripting and Infrastructure-as-Code. /li /ulh3Technical Skills /h3ulliMinimum 4 years of experience in IT operations supporting containerized, virtualized, and/or physical Linux-based infrastructure in large-scale environments. /liliAt least 2 years of hands-on experience administering and supporting Splunk environments in production. /liliAbility to onboard and maintain data sources using Universal Forwarders, Heavy Forwarders, apps, add-ons, and standard ingestion methods. /liliPractical knowledge of SPL for searches, dashboards, reports, alerts, field extraction, and operational troubleshooting. /liliExperience monitoring Splunk platform health, investigating ingestion and search issues, and performing administration within established procedures. /liliWorking understanding of indexes, sourcetypes, parsing, data retention, and role-based access concepts. /liliKnowledge of metrics collection, log aggregation, dashboards, alerting strategies, event correlation, anomaly investigation, and performance baselining. /liliAbility to use Splunk for incident detection, diagnosis, and reducing MTTD/MTTR. /liliEnd-to-end lifecycle management of Red Hat Enterprise Linux or equivalent environments. /liliExperience with Red Hat Satellite 6.x for provisioning, patching, and lifecycle management. /liliStrong experience with Ansible Automation Platform, including playbooks, roles, and automation workflows. /liliFamiliarity with Infrastructure-as-Code principles and pipeline integration. /liliExperience integrating automation with monitoring and operational workflows. /liliPractical experience with Git-based workflows such as GitLab, Azure DevOps, or similar tools. /liliUnderstanding of CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure and configuration deployment. /liliExperience with container technologies in the Red Hat ecosystem, including Podman and OCI containers. /liliUnderstanding of container monitoring and lifecycle operations. /liliExperience in structured ITIL-aligned processes, including incident, problem, and change management, as well as service request handling. /liliStrong focus on monitoring-driven operations, diagnostics, and forensics. /liliExposure to hardware lifecycle management, including server and firmware updates and lifecycle planning. /liliExperience with VMware-based virtual environments and familiarity with NetApp storage systems. /liliExperience with endpoint detection and protection tools such as Trend Micro Deep Security, ClamAV, or equivalent solutions. /liliUnderstanding of how to integrate security signals into monitoring and alerting pipelines. /liliBasic operational knowledge of network and security platforms such as Palo Alto, Check Point, F5, and InfoBlox. /liliAbility to correlate infrastructure and network events for incident analysis. /liliSolid scripting skills in Bash and/or Python. /liliAbility to develop automation for monitoring, remediation, and reporting. /liliExperience with vendor coordination, support processes, and licensing management. /li /ulh3Ideal Candidate /h3ulliWorks confidently in complex enterprise environments and handles both operational support and technical improvement initiatives. /liliCombines strong Linux expertise with a practical, production-focused unders