Splunk Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in cyber security is seeking a skilled Splunk focused professional to lead security engagements and design innovative solutions. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £75K plus benefits, including a car allowance, private medical insurance, and a generous leave policy. Candidates should have strong proficiency in Splunk and experience with large enterprise clients.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Pension

Generous Flexible Benefits Fund

25 Days Annual Leave

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency with Splunk, ideally certified.
• Experience leading Security Engineering teams.
• Proven track record in incident management.

Responsibilities

• Leading key security engagements as primary contact.
• Designing and implementing robust security solutions.
• Identifying and mitigating cyber risks.

Skills

Splunk

Incident Management

Technical Problem-Solving

Security Architecture

Education

CISSP-ISSEP

CISSP

CCSP

CCNA

SABSA

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Up to £75K + Benefits | Hemel Hempstead (On-Site)

Permanent | SC & NPPV Clearance Eligibility Required | On-Call Rota: 1 in 4 Weeks

I'm looking for a skilled and driven Splunk focused professional to join a 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 Splunk 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