System Engineer – Splunk & Linux

Our client is a leading organization in the energy sector, dedicated to ensuring the reliability and sustainability of European electricity infrastructure. The project involves supporting Linux-based systems and managing the Splunk platform to enhance operational visibility, system performance, and service availability. Responsibilities include resolving incidents and service requests affecting Linux systems and Splunk services using advanced diagnostics; designing and implementing Splunk solutions, including data onboarding, dashboards, reports, and alerting strategies; performing root cause analysis based on Splunk data and system behavior to support problem management; automating configuration tasks through scripting and Infrastructure-as-Code to increase platform reliability and standardization; collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate data sources and ensure secure system operations; and evaluating new Splunk capabilities and solution prototypes through research and development activities.

Requirements include 4+ years experience managing Red Hat Enterprise Linux infrastructure in large-scale enterprise environments; 2+ years experience with Splunk administration, including production support and platform health monitoring; strong experience with Ansible Automation Platform for playbooks, roles, and automation workflows; practical knowledge of Red Hat Satellite 6.x for provisioning, patching, and lifecycle management; proficiency in SPL for searches, dashboards, alerts, and operational troubleshooting; experience with Git-based workflows using tools such as GitLab or Azure DevOps; familiarity with Podman or OCI containers and container lifecycle operations; solid scripting skills in Bash or Python for monitoring and remediation automation; experience working within ITIL processes, including incident, problem, and change management; and fluency in English with professional or native proficiency in Dutch or French.

Nice to haves include experience with VMware virtual environments and NetApp storage systems; knowledge of endpoint protection tools such as Trend Micro Deep Security or ClamAV; familiarity with network platforms including Palo Alto, Check Point, F5, or InfoBlox; and exposure to hardware lifecycle management and firmware updates.

Offer: start date ASAP, work regime full-time, location Brussels, working model hybrid, contract open to both permanent employees and freelancers.