Linux System Engineer - Splunk - Freelance

Missions

• Support Linux-based IT infrastructure and the Splunk platform

• Resolve incidents and service requests affecting Linux systems and Splunk services

• Use Splunk and OS-level diagnostics to identify and resolve issues

• Perform routine maintenance

• Implement system and platform changes in line with established processes and standards

  • Ensure minimal service disruption

• Design, implement, and continuously improve Splunk solutions

  • Data onboarding

  • Forwarder configuration

  • Indexes

  • Sourcetypes

  • Parsing

  • Dashboards

  • Reports

  • Alerts

  • Field extractions

• Improve data quality, platform performance, and service visibility

• Contribute to problem management

  • Perform root cause analysis based on Splunk data, logs, and Linux system behaviour

  • Propose and implement long-term corrective actions

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams

  • Ensure data sources are correctly integrated into Splunk

  • Ensure supporting Linux systems remain secure, compliant, and reliable

• Participate in R&D activities

  • Evaluate new Splunk capabilities, apps, add-ons, and integration methods

  • Contribute to solution prototypes

• Drive automation through scripting and Infrastructure-as-Code

  • Standardise Splunk and Linux configuration

  • Reduce manual intervention

  • Increase platform reliability