Salary: 130,000 - 135,200 GBP per year Requirements:
* Proven experience with Splunk Heavy Forwarders on Linux platforms.
* Strong understanding of Windows Event Collector Services (WEC).
* Hands-on experience with Syslog Aggregators.
* Expertise in log management and forwarding best practices.
* Experience implementing Splunk environments to CIS Level 1 and Level 2 standards (desirable).
* Familiarity with Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (desirable).
* Knowledge of forwarding events to Splunk Enterprise and ServiceNow platforms (desirable).
* Experience integrating Splunk with SolarWinds (desirable).
* Understanding of Reliable Event Logging Protocol (RELP) (desirable).
Responsibilities:
* As a Splunk Subject Matter Expert (SME), I will be responsible for managing and optimizing our log management and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) environment. This includes configuring and maintaining Splunk Heavy Forwarders, Windows Event Collectors, and Syslog Aggregators to ensure efficient log collection, analysis, and correlation. My primary focus will be on normalizing data, configuring event sources for various devices (such as Cisco, Palo Alto, F5, Fortinet, HPE, and VMs), and developing event correlation rules, alerts, and dashboards to support our Cyber Security Operations Center (CSOC).
Technologies:
* Cisco
* ICT
* Support
* Linux
* Security
* ServiceNow
* Splunk
* Windows
More:
The position requires a strong understanding of Linux, Windows, and networking logging concepts. Due to the nature and urgency of this post, we particularly welcome candidates who hold or have held high-level security clearance in the past. Successful applicants will need to be security cleared prior to appointment, a process that can take a minimum of 10 weeks. We are LA International, an HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy. We operate globally and welcome applications from all sections of the community, valuing diverse experience and backgrounds. We are proud to be an award-winning company, recognized for excellence in IT recruitment and honored with The Queen's Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.