Expert Splunk Engineer (Operational Intelligence)

We are seeking a motivated and skilled Expert Splunk Engineer to join our team and drive operational intelligence initiatives by designing, implementing, and optimizing scalable Splunk platforms. This role offers the opportunity to tackle complex challenges in building high-performing infrastructure and data pipelines while enhancing analytics capabilities for our organization.

Responsibilities

• Understand the end-to-end technical design of the Splunk Enterprise platform, including core search, indexing, and ingestion

• Produce solution documents such as HLD/LLD, data flows, capacity models, SmartStore strategies, network/firewall rules, and security controls

• Build Splunk platforms aligned with Splunk Certified Architectures (SVA)

• Optimize Linux-based Splunk infrastructure following industry best practices, including workload management, hardening, and filesystem layout

• Establish data ingestion pipelines, utilizing Universal/Heavy Forwarders, HEC, syslog (e.g., SC4S or syslog-NG/rsyslog), API-based collectors, and DB inputs

• Build parsing and normalization models for high-performing accelerated datasets aligned with the CIM Framework

• Develop and optimize alerting and dashboarding to monitor core Splunk platform functionality

• Integrate native Splunk deployment capabilities into CI/CD pipelines, adopting a GitOps-oriented use case

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience engineering large-scale logging/analytics platforms, with at least 3+ years of hands-on experience in Splunk Enterprise (admin, architect, build)

• Proven track record of delivering greenfield implementations or major re-platforming projects, preferably on-premise, with hybrid experience as a plus

• Strong SPL proficiency along with deep familiarity with props/transforms, CIM, data model acceleration, and search performance tuning

• Solid background in Linux (RHEL) administration, including storage, filesystems, networking, performance tuning, and system hardening

• Skills in Bash, Python, or Ansible for scripting and automation

• Familiarity with Git-based workflows, and experience in packaging Splunk apps or add-ons

• Knowledge of security essentials, such as TLS/certificate management, SSO/SAML/OIDC, RBAC, secrets handling, data masking, and compliance principles

• Expertise in turning complex designs into comprehensive solution documents and as-built artifacts with clear and concise writing

• English language proficiency at an Upper-Intermediate level (B2) or higher

We offer/Benefits

We gather like-minded people:

• Engineering community of industry professionals

• Friendly team and enjoyable working environment

• Flexible schedule and opportunity to work remotely within Poland

• Chance to work abroad for up to 60 days annually

• Business-driven relocation opportunities

We provide growth opportunities:

• Outstanding career roadmap

• Leadership development, career advising, soft skills, and well-being programs

• Certification (GCP, Azure, AWS)

• Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning, Get Abstract, Cloud Guru

• English classes

We cover it all:

• Stable income (Employment Contract or B2B)

• Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Benefits package (health insurance, multisport, shopping vouchers)

• Strategically located offices featuring entertainment and relaxation zones, table tennis and football, free snacks, fantastic coffee, and more

• Referral bonuses

• Corporate, social and well-being events

Please, note:

• The set of bonuses might vary based on the role you apply for – specifics will be discussed with our recruiter during the general interview.

• We will reach out to selected candidates exclusively.

EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.