Splunk Consultant

Job Title : Splunk Consultant

Location : Amsterdam, Netherlands

Duration : 6-12 Months

Experience Level : 5+ Years

Job Summary : The Splunk Consultant will provide expertise in designing, implementing, and managing Splunk

solutions to help organizations gain valuable insights from their machine data. This role involves

collaborating with internal teams and clients to deliver data-driven insights, optimize performance, and

ensure the security and reliability of Splunk infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities :

• Splunk Implementation & Configuration :

o Design and implement Splunk environments, including deployment, configuration,

and tuning.

o Assist with setting up Splunk indexers, forwarders, and deployment servers to collect

and process log data from various sources.

o Customize Splunk for specific use cases (e.g., security, IT operations, application

monitoring, etc.).

o Configure and manage Splunk Universal Forwarders to collect data from various data

sources (servers, applications, network devices).

o Integrate Splunk with various data sources, including security devices, cloud

infrastructure, and on-premise systems.

o Configure data inputs, forwarders, and forwarder management.

o Develop and optimize Splunk queries (Search Processing Language - SPL) to

retrieve and analyze data effectively.

o Build dashboards, reports, and alerts to provide actionable insights to stakeholders.

o Train users on creating their own searches and dashboards, promoting self-service.

o Monitor the performance of the Splunk deployment and optimize for scalability,

performance, and efficiency.

o Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to search performance, indexing, and data

ingestion.

o Implement security best practices within the Splunk environment to ensure the

integrity of data.

o Work with clients to ensure Splunk meets compliance requirements for data retention,

privacy, and audit logging.

o Assist with the creation of security alerts and incident management workflows in

Splunk.

o Plan, test, and execute Splunk upgrades and patching.

o Maintain the Splunk environment to ensure availability and performance.

o Work closely with clients to understand their requirements and provide solutions that

meet their business needs.

o Provide Splunk training and mentorship to internal teams and clients.

o Guide clients in leveraging Splunk’s full potential for data analytics and business

intelligence.

Required Skills & Qualifications :

o Strong experience with Splunk architecture, configuration, and administration.

o Proficiency in Search Processing Language (SPL) for creating searches, reports, and

dashboards.

o Knowledge of Splunk forwarders, indexers, and deployment server setup.

o Experience with data integration, including REST APIs, syslog, and file-based inputs.

o Familiarity with Linux / Unix / Windows operating systems for managing Splunk

environments.

o Experience with monitoring and troubleshooting Splunk performance issues.

o Experience with Splunk apps and add-ons (e.g., Splunk for Security, Splunk ITSI).

o Experience in log management, machine data analytics, and monitoring in enterprise

environments.

o Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

o Excellent communication skills to interact with clients and internal teams.

o Ability to understand client requirements and translate them into technical solutions.

o Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

o Splunk Core Certified Power User or higher.

o Splunk Certified Admin is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications :

environments.

Education :

equivalent work experience.