Splunk & Linux System Engineer

h3Function /h3pOur 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‑