Splunk Security Architect
Hybrid - 2 days per week onsite in London
9-month contract
Up to £725 per day - Inside IR35
Must hold active SC clearance

Digital Skills are seeking an experienced Splunk Security Architect for an initial 9 month contract. You'll be leading on the architecture and configuration of Splunk SaaS, designing both high - and low-level documentation, and driving SIEM maturity within the CSOC. This is a hands-on, senior-level role where you'll work closely with AWS infrastructure and represent the project at key technical meetings and workshops.

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce architecture diagrams, as well as high-level and low-level design documentation
• Configure Splunk use cases in line with CSOC standards
• Onboard systems to Splunk, including CNI and other infrastructure
• Configure related AWS infrastructure components (EC2, S3, SQS, etc.)
• Attend technical workshops and represent the project at key forums (ADF, TDAs, etc.)
• Act as the technical lead across all Splunk-related discussions including SOAR and Attack Analyzer

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Active SC Clearance
• Proven expertise in SIEM engineering and architecture, specifically in Splunk SaaS
• Full life cycle experience of delivering improvements to Splunk SaaS platforms
• Demonstrable experience improving SIEM maturity within Cyber Security Operations Centres (CSOC)
• Strong documentation, communication, and presentation skills
• Experience with AWS infrastructure, particularly EC2, S3 buckets, and SQS

Desirable:

• Previous public sector experience
• Familiarity with wider SIEM solutions
• Exposure to a range of cyber security technologies

If you're a Splunk expert with strong AWS knowledge and ready to hit the ground running on a critical government project - apply now!