About the Role

Smarttech247 is hiring for a Splunk Security Engineer who will play a crucial role in designing, implementing and managing our security infrastructure. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies, particularly focusing on Splunk and Azure Sentinel.

Responsibilities:

• Splunk Deployment and Configuration:
  • Lead the deployment, configuration and optimisation of Splunk solutions to ensure effective log management, security information and event management (SIEM).
• Security Incident Response:
  • Collaborate with the incident response team to analyse and respond to security incidents, utilising Splunk as a primary tool for investigation and analysis.
• Security Monitoring:
  • Develop and maintain robust security monitoring solutions using Splunk to detect and respond to security threats proactively.
• Threat Hunting:
  • Conduct proactive threat hunting exercises using Splunk queries and other tools to identify potential security risks and vulnerabilities.
• Collaboration and Training:
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance overall security posture and provide training to staff on the effective use of Splunk and related security tools.
• Documentation:
  • Create and maintain comprehensive documentation related to Splunk configurations, security procedures and incident response processes.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience with maintenance and deployment of Splunk Core and Enterprise Security
• In-depth knowledge of Splunk architecture, searches, dashboards and alerts.
• 2+ years of professional experience in Security/IT/System/Network Administration and Engineering
• Experience with implementation and operation of any of the following security solution: SIEM, DLP, Firewalls, WAF, VPN, EDR, IPS/IDS, Email Gateway, etc
• Knowledge of cloud architecture and security (AWS, Azure) is desired
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and best practices.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• Certifications such as Splunk Core/Cloud Admin are a plus.

Diversity & Inclusion Mission Statement

At Smarttech247, our mission is to keep our customers secure. Cybersecurity is a complex industry, therefore, in order to tackle its challenges and continue to innovate, we believe that a diverse workforce contributes to greater collective intelligence and ultimately, makes a stronger team – qualities that are needed in our fight against cybercrime.Smarttech247 is proud to be committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.