Senior Splunk Engineer (IT Security) - Saudi Arabia

Naukrigulf is announcing a distinguished career opportunity for a Senior Splunk Engineer to join a specialized IT-Security C&T team in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This role represents a critical position in the realm of digital infrastructure protection and threat analytics, where the Splunk platform plays a central role in security data monitoring and intelligence.

Job Description and Key Responsibilities

The Senior Splunk Engineer will occupy a leadership and technical position within the security team. Their primary responsibilities will focus on ensuring the optimal and effective operation of the Splunk platform to serve the organization's cybersecurity objectives. While a detailed description is not provided, the nature of the role in "IT-Security C&T" indicates a range of expected duties:

• Design, Implement, and Scale Splunk Environments: Including complex deployments, managing Indexers, Search Heads, and Forwarders.
• Develop and Enhance Security Use Cases: Collaborate with Security Operations Center (SOC) Analysts to understand their requirements and develop custom Splunk dashboards, reports, and alerts for threat detection and incident response.
• Manage Platform Performance and Security: Monitor Splunk system performance, ensure High Availability, and implement security best practices for the platform itself.
• Integrate Splunk with Third-Party Systems: Integrate the platform with diverse data sources (e.g., firewalls, intrusion detection systems, endpoint systems) and other security tools (SOAR, SIEM) to create a unified security environment.
• Author and Develop Splunk Apps and Add-ons: To enable data collection and analysis from new or custom sources.
• Provide Technical Support and Mentorship: Act as a technical point of reference for the security team regarding Splunk capabilities and troubleshooting complex issues.

Requirements and Qualifications

This position is targeted at professionals with extensive experience. The expected qualifications include:

• Educational Background: A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Work Experience: Proven experience of at least 5-7 years in engineering and operating Splunk platforms, with a strong focus on security use cases.
• Advanced Technical Skills:
  • Deep proficiency in Splunk Enterprise engineering and configuration (Indexer Clustering, Search Head Clustering).
  • Strong expertise in Splunk Search Processing Language (SPL) for creating complex queries and advanced analytics.
  • Practical knowledge of developing Splunk Apps and Add-ons using Python or JavaScript.
  • Solid understanding of cybersecurity concepts, SIEM systems, and the incident response lifecycle.
  • Experience with integrating Splunk with various system APIs.
  • Knowledge of operating systems (Linux/Windows) and networking.
• Professional Certifications: Certifications such as Splunk Certified Admin, Splunk Certified Architect, or cybersecurity credentials (e.g., CISSP, GIAC) are a significant advantage.
• Soft Skills: Ability to work in a team, excellent communication and documentation skills, and the capability to manage small technical projects and provide proactive solutions.

Work Environment and Location

The position is based in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, a vibrant and rapidly growing market for digital transformation and investment in cybersecurity infrastructure. The successful candidate will work in a dynamic, high-standard technological environment where security and innovation are top priorities. The employment type is Full-time.

How to Apply

Applications for this career opportunity are processed exclusively through the Naukrigulf platform. Please visit the original advertisement link posted on the platform for direct application. Interested candidates are advised to:

1. Update their Curriculum Vitae (CV) to highlight specific experiences and projects related to Splunk and cybersecurity.
2. Prepare a concise Cover Letter outlining how their expertise aligns with the requirements of this senior role.
3. Ensure relevant technical certifications are mentioned in the application.

This role presents an excellent opportunity for seasoned Splunk engineers to contribute to strengthening the security posture of a major entity in Saudi Arabia, working in an environment characterized by technical challenges and continuous evolution.