Splunk Engineer (Hybrid)

*This position is eligible to be hired at the Sr. Analyst or Consultant level depending on qualifications and skillsets.

Position Summary:

Securian Financial is looking for a Splunk Engineer to join our Log Management team within our Cyber Security division! As part of Securian's CyberOps organization, the Log Management team is responsible for implementing and maintaining the end-to-end delivery of log data from source systems to a centralized security information and event management (SIEM) system. The team defines and implements the delivery mechanisms for logs, monitors those delivery mechanisms for interruptions and errors, and manages the health of the SIEM system. The technologies utilized by this team includes Splunk, Syslog, Github, AWS Cloudformation, AWS SSM, Amazon Kinesis, and Amazon CloudWatch.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

In this role, you would be expected to be able to manage a Splunk environment hosted in AWS, utilizing AWS management tools to deploy and maintain log management infrastructure. Some of the other responsibilities of this role include:

• Deploying servers and configuration changes via a Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery ("CI/CD") pipeline (Github and Github Actions).
• Deploying and maintaining Splunk configurations on Universal Forwarders, Heavy Forwarders, Indexers, and Search Heads.
• Maintaining infrastructure and ensuring availability of systems.
• Monitoring for data flow interruptions at various layers of the log delivery pipeline.
• Install and configure Splunk integrations with third-party applications and data.
• Working with data owners to gather ingestion requirements.

Qualifications:

• 2 years' experience in administering Linux systems, including familiarity with the Linux command line and ability to write shell scripts.
• Splunk Power User or Administrator Certification (or equivalent experience).
• 1 years' experience administering Splunk (e.g. adding users, adding roles, setting up new ingestions, installing applications).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience using CI/CD tools (e.g. Github, Github Actions).
• Experience using cloud services or virtual-machine ("VM") technologies.
• Experience with Syslog.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with technical and non-technical users.
• Experience in the field of log management (knowledge on parsing, filtering, enrichment).

#LI-hybrid **This position will be in a hybrid working arrangement.**

Securian Financial believes in hybrid work as an integral part of our culture. Associates get the benefit of working both virtually and in our offices. If you're in a commutable distance (90 minutes) you'll join us 2-3 days each week in our offices to collaborate and build relationships. Our policy allows flexibility for the reality of business and personal schedules. When working in our offices at least two days per week isn't feasible (vacations, illness, travel, etc.), an eight day per month standard is an option

Physical job requirements:

• Ability to utilize keyboard, mouse and computer for up to 8 hours per day
• Ability to work at least 40 hours per week
• Ability to utilize telephone for up to 8 hours per day
• Ability to perform grasping tasks throughout the entire work day (examples: handwriting, grasping of equipment/machines, paper manipulation, sorting, folding, handling stacks of paper)

The physical job requirements described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of jobs.

Be you. With us. At Securian Financial, we understand that attracting top talent means offering more than just a job - it means providing a rewarding and fulfilling career. As a valued member of our high-performing team, we want you to connect with your work, your relationships and your community. Enjoy our comprehensive range of benefits designed to enhance your professional growth, well-being and work-life balance, including the advantages listed here:

Paid time off:

• We want you to take time off for what matters most to you. During your first year of hire, you receive a prorated bank of personal days and vacation time depending on your month of hire.
  
• Leave programs: Securian's flexible leave programs allow time off from work for parental leave, caregiver leave for family members, bereavement and military leave.
  

Company-funded pension plan and a 401(k) retirement plan: Share in the success of our company. Securian's 401(k) company contribution is tied to our performance up to 10 percent of eligible earnings, with a target of 5 percent. The amount is based on company results compared to goals related to earnings, sales and service.

Health insurance: From the first day of employment, associates and their eligible family members - including spouses, domestic partners and children - are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage.

Volunteer time: We know the importance of community. Through company-sponsored events, volunteer paid time off, a dollar-for-dollar matching gift program and more, we encourage you to support organizations important to you.

Associate Resource Groups: Build connections, be yourself and develop meaningful relationships at work through associate-led ARGs. Dedicated groups focus on a variety of interests and affinities, including:

• Mental Wellness and Disability
  
• Pride at Securian Financial
  
• Securian Young Professionals Network
  
• Securian Multicultural Network
  
• Securian Women and Allies Network
  
• Servicemember Associate Resource Group
  

For more information regarding Securian's benefits, please review our Benefits page.

This information is not intended to explain all the provisions of coverage available under these plans. In all cases, the plan document dictates coverage and provisions.

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