Splunk Architect - Consultancy

Are you an experienced Splunk Architect looking for your next contract role? Join one of the world's leading IT services, consulting, and business solutions organization. Founded in 1968, the company consistently ranks among the top global IT service providers. With a presence in over 50 countries, the company has built a reputation for delivering high-quality technology services across industries including banking, healthcare, telecommunications, and retail. 

The leading consultancy firm has partnered with a market-leading IP service provider and is seeking a skilled Splunk Architect to work with a cutting-edge organisation, leading the design, implementation, and optimisation of Splunk solutions. This role offers a hybrid working model combining remote work with on-site presence at the Reading-based office.

Ready to make a move? Get in touch and apply today!

Responsibilities:

• Create High-Level Designs (HLD), Low-Level Designs (LLD), and solution documents for Splunk deployment across the enterprise.
• Lead the deployment and management of Splunk Cloud solutions, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems and infrastructure.
• Configure and integrate Splunk Cloud with various data sources, ensuring effective data ingestion and system interoperability.
• Conduct thorough testing and validation of the Splunk Cloud deployment to ensure reliability and performance.
• Identify and prioritise data sources for onboarding into Splunk, developing and implementing effective data ingestion strategies.
• Ensure data quality, normalisation, and enrichment to enhance analytics and insights.
• Perform routine administration tasks, including user and index management, system monitoring, and overall platform maintenance.
• Manage Splunk licensing, upgrades, and capacity planning to ensure compliance and efficiency.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of Splunk configurations, processes, and procedures to support ongoing operations and future scalability.

Skills/Must have:

• Proven experience as a Splunk Architect, with expertise in designing, deploying, and managing Splunk Cloud solutions.
• Strong understanding of enterprise-level Splunk deployments, including HLD and LLD creation.
• In-depth knowledge of data ingestion strategies, ensuring data quality, normalisation, and enrichment.
•  Experience in performance tuning, system optimisation, and capacity planning for Splunk environments.
• Familiarity with Splunk licensing models, upgrade processes, and best practice configurations.
• Splunk Certifications such as Splunk Certified Architect, Splunk Certified Administrator, or equivalent.

Benefits:

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Salary:

• Up to £575 Per Day