Splunk Technical Consultant - Engineering (ASAP Start)

Jenkin Beattie; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consultancy is seeking an experienced Splunk Security Developer/Engineer in Melbourne to optimize a large-scale hybrid Splunk environment. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience and a strong command of Splunk SPL. Responsibilities include designing advanced dashboards and collaborating with Cyber Security teams. This is a full-time role offering a hybrid working arrangement with a focus on delivering actionable insights and ensuring data integrity.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as a Splunk Developer/Engineer in complex enterprise environments.
• Strong command of Splunk SPL for advanced queries and optimisation.
• Hands-on experience with data onboarding methods: UF, Syslog, HEC, custom add-ons.

Responsibilities

• Design and build advanced Splunk dashboards for operational and security insights.
• Develop and manage Splunk Knowledge Objects like lookups and field extractions.
• Collaborate with Cyber Security teams to translate requirements into solutions.

Skills

Splunk Developer/Engineer

Splunk SPL

Python

Bash

CI/CD pipelines

Git

Problem-solving

Tools

Splunk

Job description

Splunk Technical Consultant - Engineering (ASAP Start)

Senior Consultant – Splunk Security Developer / Engineer (ASAP Start)

Location: Melbourne

Type: Permanent | Hybrid

About the Role

We’ve partnered with a global consultancy and we’re looking for a seasoned Splunk Security Developer / Engineer to join their team. This role is pivotal in maintaining and optimising a large‑scale, hybrid Splunk environment. You’ll work closely with security analysts and infrastructure teams to deliver actionable insights and ensure data integrity across the platform.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Design and build advanced Splunk dashboards, visualisations, and custom alerts for operational and security insights.
• Develop and manage Splunk Knowledge Objects (KOs) – lookups, field extractions, event types.
• Drive data consistency and efficiency through CIM‑compliant Data Models and normalisation.
• Collaborate with Cyber Security teams to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Lead end‑to‑end data delivery – from onboarding sources to deployment in Splunk.

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years as a Splunk Developer/Engineer in complex enterprise environments.
• Strong command of Splunk SPL for advanced queries and optimisation.
• Hands‑on experience with data onboarding methods: UF, Syslog, HEC, custom add‑ons.
• Knowledge of Data Model acceleration and CIM normalisation.
• Experience in hybrid cluster environments and Splunk administration.
• Proficiency in Python or Bash for automation tasks.
• Splunk certifications (Developer, Architect) highly regarded.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and Git for configuration management.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.

You can apply directly via job ad or send your CV to [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Consulting, Engineering, and Information Technology

Industries

• Software Development
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• Computer and Network Security

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