We are seeking a Senior Systems Administrator (Splunk) to manage, maintain, and optimise a Splunk Enterprise platform that supports operational and security analytics and strong service performance.
Key responsibilities
- Administer and optimise the Splunk Enterprise environment including configuration, monitoring, upgrades, backup, and systems management
- Act as an escalation point for complex incidents, service requests, and problem resolution
- Coordinate upgrades, testing, maintenance, and change releases with internal teams and stakeholders
- Improve service delivery using feedback and service metrics, and ensure SLA outcomes
- Maintain documentation, processes, procedures, and reporting in line with standards
- Mentor and coach team members on Splunk best practice
What you must have
- Demonstrated Splunk Enterprise administration and problem solving experience, including Splunk Enterprise SaaS
- Strong SPL capability, search optimisation, dashboard development, plus HTML5 and CSS
- Experience integrating Splunk with enterprise platforms such as Office 365, Azure, Entra, SCOM, and AWS
- Strong communication and stakeholder management across technical teams and vendors
Nice to have
- Power BI and Fabric, PowerShell, endpoint protection, and VPN exposure
To apply
Submit your CV and a short summary covering your Splunk administration experience, SPL capability, and integration work across Microsoft and cloud platforms.
To be considered for the role click the 'apply' button or for more information about this and other opportunities please contact Anita Cunningham on 07 33395626 or email: acunningham@paxus.com.au
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