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# Splunk Specialist

- **Company:** Sanderson Recruitment Plc
- **Location:** Newport-on-Tay, UK
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Application Configuration Access Protocols, Unix, Configuration Management, Cyber Security, Unix Shell, Windows PowerShell, Security Information and Event Management, Gitlab, Git, SC Clearance, Performance Monitor, Splunk, Devsecops
- **Published:** September 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2879148027-splunk-specialist

## About the Role

* Strong hands-on experience administering and supporting Splunk Enterprise environments.
 * Experience providing end-to-end SIEM support within enterprise or security-focused environments.
 * Solid understanding of Splunk upgrades, health checks, monitoring and troubleshooting.
 * Strong Unix/Linux administration skills.
 * Experience performing Unix maintenance and administrative tasks.
 * Proficiency in Unix shell scripting.
 * Experience creating and maintaining Splunk dashboards, alerts and documentation.
 * Regular use of GitLab/Git for version control and configuration management.
 * Experience managing application configuration files and deployments.
 * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
 * Active SC Clearance.

Desirable Skills

 * PowerShell scripting and automation experience.
 * Exposure to DevSecOps or SecDevOps practices and tooling.
 * Experience supporting large-scale or government security environments.
 * Knowledge of SIEM migration projects.
 * Familiarity with automation and infrastructure-as-code principles.

## Description

We are seeking an experienced System Specialist (Splunk) to join a high-performing Security Operations Centre (SOC) team supporting a critical programme of work. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on Splunk professional with strong Unix administration skills and a SecDevOps mindset to support ongoing SIEM operations, upgrades, migrations and service improvements.

The successful candidate will provide end-to-end support for the Splunk platform, ensuring optimal system health, performance and security while contributing to automation and operational efficiencies.
Key Responsibilities

 * Provide end-to-end administration and support of the Splunk SIEM platform.
 * Conduct Splunk health checks and performance monitoring across the environment.
 * Support planned migrations, upgrades and platform enhancement activities.
 * Create, maintain and optimise Splunk alerts, dashboards and reports.
 * Produce and maintain technical documentation and operational procedures.
 * Deploy and manage Splunk Technology Add-ons (TAs).
 * Troubleshoot platform issues and implement corrective actions.
 * Work closely with SOC analysts, engineers and wider security teams.
 * Manage and modify configuration files, deploying changes through Git/GitLab repositories.
 * Support automation initiatives through scripting and process improvement.


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