Snr Splunk Engineer

Pertemps; Wantage; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Splunk Engineer to join a high-impact team focused on innovative security solutions. This role involves leading security initiatives, designing effective strategies, and engaging with major clients to enhance their cyber security infrastructure. With a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, this is an excellent opportunity for professionals looking to advance their career in security engineering.

Benefits

£5,400 car allowance

25 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Pension

Generous flexible benefits fund

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency with Splunk, ideally as a certified professional.
• Experience leading Security Engineering teams.
• Qualifications such as CISSP, CCSP, CCNA are highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Leading key security engagements with stakeholders regarding Splunk.
• Designing and implementing robust security solutions.
• Managing incident responses and refining security processes.

Skills

Splunk proficiency

Security Architecture

Incident Management

Technical Problem-Solving

Education

CISSP-ISSEP

CISSP

CCSP

CCNA

SABSA

Job description

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Splunk Engineer
Up to £75K + Benefits
Permanent | SC & NPPV Clearance Eligibility Required | On-Call Rota: 1 in 4 Weeks

We’re looking for a skilled and driven Splunk focused professional to join a high-impact team delivering cutting-edge security solutions for major clients. This is a great opportunity to work in a role where your technical expertise, leadership, and client engagement skills will make a genuine difference.

This role will see you at the forefront of cyber security projects, with a strong focus on SIEM/SOC solutions. You’ll take the lead on security initiatives, helping design and drive strategies that align with our clients’ goals, while staying hands-on with the tools that matter.

In the role you will be:

Leading key security engagements, acting as the primary contact for both internal and customer stakeholders in regards to Splunk.

Designing and implementing robust security solutions (Splunk) , with a focus on innovation and adaptability.

Identifying and mitigating cyber risks, while advising on security architecture and strategy.

Shaping tailored SIEM/SOC security solutions, with a particular emphasis on Splunk.

Managing incident responses, refining security processes, and continually improving resilience.

To secure the role you will have:

Strong proficiency with Splunk – ideally certified as either Splunk Cloud Certified Admin or Splunk Enterprise Certified Admin. (We’re also open to those who can demonstrate deep hands-on experience.)

Experience leading Security Engineering teams and engaging with large enterprise clients.

Proven track record in incident management and technical problem-solving.

Ability to assess complex security landscapes and develop effective mitigation strategies.

Qualifications such as CISSP-ISSEP, CISSP, CCSP, CCNA, or SABSA are highly valued.

A great opportunity to take your Splunk Security skills to the next level.
Salary up to £75,000 + £5,400 car allowance, 25 days annual leave (with the option to buy more), private medical insurance, life assurance, pension, and a generous flexible benefits fund.
Location: Hemel Hempstead (office-based)
On-Call: 1 week in 4
Clearance: You must be eligible for SC and NPPV clearance

If you are interested please apply ASAP. The People Network is an employment agency and will respond to all applicants within three - five working days. If you do not hear within these timescales please feel free to get in touch.