Splunk Engineer

We are seeking a skilled Splunk Engineer to join our team in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The primary focus will be on deploying, managing, and optimizing Splunk Enterprise for comprehensive log management, monitoring, and observability. You will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability, scalability, and efficiency of our on-premises Splunk infrastructure, supporting IT operations, and driving actionable insights from machine data.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deploy, configure, and maintain Splunk Enterprise in an on-premises environment.
• Manage Search Heads, Indexers, and Indexer Storage, ensuring high availability and data integrity.
• Oversee data collection using Universal and Heavy Forwarders; troubleshoot and optimize data onboarding.
• Administer and monitor Splunk license usage, License Managers, and Cluster Managers.
• Develop, optimize, and maintain Splunk search queries, dashboards, and alerts for operational and observability use cases.
• Collaborate with IT, network, and security teams to integrate diverse log sources and improve monitoring capabilities.
• Implement best practices for Splunk architecture, data retention, and search performance.
• Perform regular system health checks, upgrades, and patch management.
• Document configurations, processes, and changes for operational transparency and knowledge sharing.
• Provide onsite technical support and training for end-users and stakeholders.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Proven hands-on experience with Splunk Enterprise in on-premises environments.
• Deep understanding of Splunk Search Management, Search Heads, Indexers, and Indexer Storage.
• Experience configuring and managing Universal and Heavy Forwarders.
• Familiarity with Splunk License Manager and Cluster Manager roles and operations.
• Strong expertise in developing and optimizing Splunk searches, reports, and dashboards.
• Solid understanding of IT operations, monitoring, and log management best practices.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting Splunk components and system integrations.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Splunk Certified Admin or Architect certification(s).
• Experience with IT operations monitoring and observability solutions.
• Scripting skills (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation and integration.
• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance frameworks related to log management.
• Bachelor’s degree in an IT-related field.

Language Requirements:

• Proficiency in English is expected.

Feel free to apply if you meet the qualifications!