SENIOR ENGINEER - SPLUNK-Admin

Happiest Minds Technologies; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Happiest Minds Technologies is seeking a skilled Splunk L2 Administrator with 4+ years of experience to join our team in Bengaluru. The role focuses on administering, tuning, and securing Splunk environments while delivering dashboards, reports, and alerts to meet business needs.

The candidate will troubleshoot issues, implement best practices, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize Splunk operations and ensure reliability at scale.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in CS/IT or related field.
• 4+ years of experience in Splunk administration.
• Strong knowledge of Splunk architecture and components.
• Proficient in SPL for complex queries and reporting.
• Experience with Splunk apps/add-ons and data ingestion.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Splunk environments for high availability and performance.
• Monitor performance and troubleshoot Splunk applications and infrastructure.
• Implement Splunk security best practices including access controls.
• Develop and maintain Splunk dashboards, reports, and alerts.
• Collaborate with teams to gather requirements and provide Splunk solutions.
• Conduct system audits and performance tuning for optimization.
• Provide L2 support for incidents and requests and document steps.

Skills

Splunk administration

SPL

Splunk apps/add-ons

Linux/Unix

ITIL

Python/Bash scripting

Splunk Cloud

Enterprise Security

Data ingestion methods

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT

Tools

Splunk Cloud

Splunk Enterprise Security

Job description

Job Title: Splunk L2 Administrator

Years of Experience: 4+ Years

Job Summary: We are seeking a skilled Splunk L2 Administrator with a minimum of 4 years of experience to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in Splunk administration, with a focus on managing and optimizing Splunk environments. This role requires a proactive individual who can troubleshoot issues, implement best practices, and ensure the reliability and performance of our Splunk infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Splunk environments, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues related to Splunk applications and infrastructure.
• Implement and manage Splunk security best practices, including user access controls and data protection.
• Develop and maintain Splunk dashboards, reports, and alerts to meet business requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and provide Splunk-related solutions.
• Conduct regular system audits and performance tuning to optimize Splunk operations.
• Provide L2 support for Splunk-related incidents and requests, ensuring timely resolution.
• Document processes, configurations, and troubleshooting steps for knowledge sharing.
• Stay updated with the latest Splunk features and best practices to enhance system capabilities.

Mandatory Skills

• Proven experience as a Splunk Administrator with a strong understanding of Splunk architecture and components.
• Expertise in SPL (Search Processing Language) for creating complex queries and reports.
• Experience in configuring and managing Splunk apps and add-ons.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Familiarity with Linux/Unix operating systems and command-line interfaces.
• Knowledge of data ingestion methods and techniques in Splunk.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Splunk Cloud and/or Splunk Enterprise Security.
• Understanding of ITIL processes and best practices.
• Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation tasks.
• Certifications related to Splunk administration or data analytics.
• Experience in integrating Splunk with other monitoring and alerting tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in Splunk administration or a similar role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

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