Cyber Security Engineer (Splunk SIEM)

Kelaru; Sydney; Remote; AUD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelaru is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to own onboarding of applications and data sources into Splunk, building out logging and detection coverage across the environment. The role evolves to include CyberArk PAM operations, AWS logging, and DevSecOps practices such as automation, CI/CD, and infrastructure-as-code in a large, enterprise-scale setting.

The candidate will work with senior engineers onSplunk upgrades, clustering, and health, contributing to a secure, scalable platform across

Qualifications

• 3+ years hands-on Splunk engineering or administration, including data onboarding (forwarders, props/transforms, TAs, CIM).
• Experience supporting a production Splunk platform: upgrades, clustering, capacity and health.
• Solid Linux fundamentals, plus working knowledge of Windows Server.
• Networking basics: syslog, firewalls, DNS and connectivity troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Onboarding applications and data sources into Splunk end to end: Universal and Heavy Forwarders, syslog, HEC, props and transforms, TAs and CIM normalisation.
• Work with application owners to define what needs to be logged and get it in cleanly.
• Troubleshoot ingestion, parsing, timestamp and field extraction issues.
• Support and uplift the Splunk platform: upgrades, indexer and search head clusters, deployment server and forwarder fleet management.
• Work with Splunk Enterprise Security: CIM compliance, correlation searches and tuning.
• Contribute to CyberArk PAM operations and AWS logging integrations where needed.
• Automate repetitive work with scripting and infrastructure-as-code.
• Deliver production changes, including occasional out-of-hours change windows.
• Document what you build so it can be handed over.

Skills

Splunk engineering

Linux fundamentals

Tools

Splunk

CyberArk

AWS

Terraform

CloudFormation

Ansible

Git pipelines

Job description

Location: Australia-wide, remote (Sydney preferred but not required)

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $140,000 to $150,000 + super

• Splunk-first security engineering role
• Exposure to CyberArk, AWS and DevSecOps a plus
• Enterprise-scale environment at a major ASX-listed company

About Our Client

Our client is a major ASX-listed company running enterprise-scale security platforms across on-premises

and cloud, with a hands-on engineering team behind them.

About the Role

Our client is looking for a Cyber Security Engineer to own the onboarding of applications and data

sources into Splunk, and to build out logging and detection coverage across their environment.

Splunk is the core of the role. Over time the work extends into privileged access with CyberArk, AWS, and

DevSecOps practices such as automation, CI/CD and infrastructure-as-code. You'll work alongside senior

What You'll Be Doing

• Onboarding applications and data sources into Splunk end to end: Universal and Heavy Forwarders, syslog, HEC, props and transforms, Technology Add-ons (TAs) and CIM normalisation.
• Working with application owners to define what needs to be logged and getting it in cleanly.
• Troubleshooting ingestion, parsing, timestamp and field extraction issues.
• Supporting and uplifting the Splunk platform: upgrades, indexer and search head clusters, deployment server and forwarder fleet management.
• Working with Splunk Enterprise Security: CIM compliance, correlation searches and tuning.
• Contributing to CyberArk PAM operations and AWS logging integrations where needed.
• Automating repetitive work with scripting and infrastructure-as-code.
• Delivering production changes, including occasional out-of-hours change windows.
• Documenting what you build so it can be handed over.

What You Need

• 3+ years hands-on Splunk engineering or administration, including data onboarding (forwarders, props/transforms, TAs, CIM). Searching and dashboards alone is not enough.
• Experience supporting a production Splunk platform: upgrades, clustering, capacity and health.
• Solid Linux fundamentals, plus working knowledge of Windows Server.
• Networking basics: syslog, firewalls, DNS and connectivity troubleshooting.
• Australian citizenship or permanent residency.

Nice to Have

• Splunk Admin, Power User or ES certification
• Infrastructure-as-code and CI/CD (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible, Git pipelines)
• MSSP or consulting background across multiple environments (highly regarded)

What's On Offer

• Remote within Australia
• Splunk depth plus a path into PAM, cloud and DevSecOps
• Experienced senior engineers you'll work alongside
• Real ownership of your work in a large production environment
• Remote within Australia. Sydney-based candidates preferred for occasional team days.
• Occasional out-of-hours work for production change windows
• Must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident. A national police check may be required.