Our client is seeking an experienced System Engineer to support and further develop its Linux-based infrastructure and Splunk environment. This role combines hands-on Linux system engineering with Splunk administration, monitoring, and platform engineering in a large-scale enterprise environment.
Your Responsibilities
As a System Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the stability, performance, and continuous improvement of Linux systems and Splunk services.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing and supporting Linux-based infrastructure and Splunk platforms
- Resolving incidents and service requests in a timely manner
- Performing OS-level diagnostics and troubleshooting using Linux tools and Splunk analytics
- Executing maintenance activities, upgrades, and platform changes according to established processes
- Designing, implementing, and optimizing Splunk solutions and data integrations
- Configuring and maintaining:
- Universal Forwarders and Heavy Forwarders
- Indexes and sourcetypes
- Parsing and field extractions
- Dashboards, reports, and alerts
- Improving data quality, service visibility, and platform performance
- Conducting root cause analysis and implementing long-term corrective actions
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate new data sources into Splunk
- Ensuring Linux environments remain secure, compliant, and reliable
- Exploring new Splunk capabilities, apps, integrations, and automation opportunities
- Developing automation solutions through scripting and Infrastructure-as-Code
- Contributing to proof-of-concepts, R&D initiatives, and continuous improvement projects
Must-Have Requirements
Experience
- Minimum 4 years of experience managing Linux-based infrastructure in enterprise-scale environments
- At least 2 years of hands-on experience with Splunk administration and support in production environments
- Experience with physical, virtualized, and containerized infrastructures
Languages
- Native or professional proficiency in Dutch or French
- Professional working proficiency in English
Splunk Expertise
- Data onboarding and management using:
- Universal Forwarders
- Heavy Forwarders
- Splunk Apps and Add-ons
- Strong knowledge of SPL (Search Processing Language)
- Experience building:
- Searches
- Dashboards
- Reports
- Alerts
- Field extractions
- Splunk platform monitoring and troubleshooting
- Understanding of:
- Indexes and sourcetypes
- Parsing and data retention
- Role-based access control
- Log aggregation and metrics collection
- Event correlation and anomaly investigation
Linux Expertise
- End-to-end administration of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (or equivalent)
- Strong troubleshooting and performance tuning capabilities
- Experience with:
- Red Hat Satellite 6.x
- Provisioning and patch management
- Lifecycle management
Automation & DevOps
- Strong experience with Ansible Automation Platform
- Infrastructure-as-Code mindset
- Experience with:
- GitLab, Azure DevOps, or similar Git-based platforms
- CI/CD pipelines
- Automation workflows
- Monitoring and operational integrations
- Scripting skills in Bash and/or Python
Nice-to-Have Skills
- Podman / OCI container technologies
- VMware virtual environments
- NetApp storage solutions
- Hardware lifecycle management
- Endpoint protection tools such as:
- Trend Micro Deep Security
- ClamAV
- Knowledge of security and networking solutions:
- Palo Alto
- Check Point
- F5
- InfoBlox
- Experience correlating infrastructure, network, and security events for incident analysis
- Vendor management and software licensing experience
Working Environment
- ITIL-driven environment with strong focus on:
- Incident Management
- Problem Management
- Change Management
- Service Request Management
- Monitoring-driven operations with an emphasis on diagnostics, observability, and operational excellence
- Cross-functional collaboration across infrastructure, operations, and security teams
Assignment Details
- Location: Brussels Region
- Work Regime: Full-time
- Hybrid Working: Remote work policy applicable according to client guidelines