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# Systems Engineer - Splunk

- **Company:** Sanderson Recruitment Plc
- **Location:** Newport, UK
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Application Configuration Access Protocols, Systems Engineering, Unix, Configuration Management, Cyber Security, Unix Shell, Security Information and Event Management, Scripting, Gitlab, Git, SC Clearance, Performance Monitor, Splunk, Devsecops
- **Published:** October 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/systems-engineer-splunk/51706421

## About the Role

Essential Skills & ExperienceStrong 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 SkillsPowerShell 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

OverviewWe 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 ResponsibilitiesProvide 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.