Senior Linux & Splunk Engineer — Hybrid Brussels

Pauwels Consulting; Brussel; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

VMware

NetApp storage

Trend Micro Deep Security

ClamAV

Palo Alto Networks gear

Check Point security

F5 BIG-IP

InfoBlox DNS

Job summary

Pauwels Consulting seeks a Linux/Splunk Engineer to support and optimize critical European infrastructure from Brussels in a hybrid work model. You will manage Red Hat Linux systems, administer Splunk, and drive automation across monitoring, data onboarding, and incident response.

The role requires 4+ years in enterprise Linux, 2+ years with Splunk, and proficiency in Bash or Python. Fluency in English and Dutch or French is expected, with other ITIL-aligned responsibilities included.

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience managing Red Hat Enterprise Linux infrastructure in large-scale enterprise environments.
• 2+ years experience with Splunk administration, including production support and platform health monitoring.
• Strong experience with Ansible Automation Platform for playbooks, roles, and automation workflows.
• Practical knowledge of Red Hat Satellite 6.x for provisioning, patching, and lifecycle management.
• Proficiency in SPL for searches, dashboards, alerts, and operational troubleshooting.
• Experience with Git-based workflows using GitLab or Azure DevOps.
• Familiarity with Podman or OCI containers and container lifecycle operations.
• Scripting skills in Bash or Python for monitoring and remediation automation.
• Experience in ITIL processes: incident, problem, and change management.
• Fluent in English with professional or native proficiency in Dutch or French.

Responsibilities

• Resolve incidents and service requests affecting Linux systems and Splunk services using advanced diagnostics.
• Design and implement Splunk solutions, including data onboarding, dashboards, reports, and alerting strategies.
• Perform root cause analysis based on Splunk data and system behavior to support problem management.
• Automate configuration tasks through scripting and Infrastructure-as-Code to increase platform reliability and standardization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate data sources and ensure secure system operations.
• Evaluate new Splunk capabilities and evaluate solution prototypes through research and development activities.

Skills

English fluency

Dutch or French language ability

Incident management

Problem management

Change management

Automation scripting

Tools

Splunk

Red Hat Enterprise Linux

Ansible Automation Platform

Red Hat Satellite 6.x

SPL

Git-based workflows (GitLab, Azure DevOps)

Podman / OCI containers

Bash

Python

ITIL processes

Git

Job description

Pauwels Consulting seeks a Linux/Splunk Engineer to support and optimize critical European infrastructure from Brussels in a hybrid work model. You will manage Red Hat Linux systems, administer Splunk, and drive automation across monitoring, data onboarding, and incident response.

The role requires 4+ years in enterprise Linux, 2+ years with Splunk, and proficiency in Bash or Python. Fluency in English and Dutch or French is expected, with other ITIL-aligned responsibilities included.