Splunk Architect

Company Description

Sopra Steria offers tailored, end-to-end corporate technology and software solutions to help clients make bold choices and deliver results. Successfully so! With more than 56.000 colleagues in 30 countries, we rank as Europe’s leading digital solutions provider. Some of the most successful companies in Europe rely on our technology due to our commitment to innovation, collaboration, and value in business development.

The world is how we shape it. Let’s shape it together.

Job Description

As a Splunk Architect, you will be a vital part of our team, leading the design of advanced Splunk solutions for integration across on-premises and cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Kubernetes, VMware,etc). You will work closely with clients to define project scopes, understand their business needs, and document solution architectures. In collaboration with operational teams, you will ensure a seamless handover of infrastructure with a focus on automation and scalability, and you will provide level 3 support to maintain high service availability and confidentiality.

Key Responsibilities 

• Architecture & Integration 

• Design scalable Splunk architectures that span hybrid environments, integrating seamlessly with platforms such as AWS, Azure, vSphere, TKGI, PKS,Kubernetes, Terraform, ansible etc. 

• Enable efficient data flow across cloud and on-premises environments, enhancing enterprise-level security and operational insights. 

• Platform Deployment & Management 

• Oversee the deployment, configuration, and management of Splunk components, including integration with data sources from Amazon, Microsoft, and Kubernetes ecosystems. 

• Automation & Optimization 

• Build automation frameworks (using tools like Ansible, Terraform) for managing Splunk infrastructure, enhancing operational efficiency. 

• Enterprise Security (ES) & IT Service Intelligence (ITSI) 

• Leverage Splunk ES for security monitoring and ITSI for service intelligence insights, setting up proactive monitoring and alerting systems. 

• Machine Learning & Advanced Analytics 

• Implement machine learning models within Splunk, using ITE Work (ITEW) and Splunk’s Machine Learning Toolkit for predictive analytics. 

• Collaboration & Strategy 

• Work closely with DevOps, Security, and Infrastructure teams to ensure comprehensive data coverage and reliable performance, defining data strategies in alignment with business goals. 

Qualifications

• Professional Experience 

• 5+ years in Splunk architecture and administration, focusing on enterprise-level environments. 

• Extensive experience in scripting (Python, Bash) for automation and process optimization. 

• Proven experience with Splunk integrations across AWS, Azure, and VMware, as well as Kubernetes 

• Proficient in using Splunk ES and ITSI for monitoring and managing service health and security. 

• Familiarity with Splunk Machine Learning Toolkit and ITE Work for operational intelligence and predictive analytics 

• Understanding of security best practices and compliance for hybrid and cloud-based environments. 

• Collaboration & Adaptability 

• Proven ability to work within cross-functional teams, adapting to changing business needs. 

• Automation

• Demonstrated dedication to automation and efficiency in managing infrastructures. 

• DevOps Knowledge 

• Skilled with automation tools like Ansible, Terraform, and scripting languages (Python) to streamline CI/CD processes. 

• Type of employment: Remote from EU
• Location: Luxembourg
• Contract hours: 40 hour workweek
• Contract type: Permanent / Freelance contract 
• Languages: Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required; proficiency in any other European language is a plus.
• EU citizenship

Additional Information

Our employees are known for making bold choices and delivering results. Work among high-level professionals at the forefront of corporate software solutions and innovation at Europe’s Leading Digital Service Provider.

We offer a generous employee benefits package that includes:

• Access to our Sopra Steria training and personal development academy
• A company car lease or mobility budget
• A company laptop and new iPhone
• Private health insurance coverage
• Meal vouchers
• Social security and pension plan
• A competitive salary
• 26 holiday days

People are the cornerstone of our success. That’s why we aspire to be bolder together. Our goal is to build high-functioning teams and healthy team environments that inspire and help each other to deliver excellence for each of our customers. 

Excited about this job opportunity? Ready to shape the world with us? Great! We are looking forward to your application! 

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Sopra Steria is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, ancestry, nationality, color, family or medical leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. We foster a work environment that is inclusive and respectful of all differences.