Systems Consultant

**Background**

Positka is a Singapore based boutique consulting firm with blue chip multinational clients. Positka provides a broad range of outcome-based offerings across cybersecurity and IT operations.

Positka is among the top rated Splunk reseller and Professional Services partner in APAC. We engage with customers with terabytes of Splunk license leveraging comprehensive capabilities across the Splunk portfolio (such as Splunk Enterprise, Splunk ES, Splunk ITSI, Splunk UBA, Splunk Phantom, etc.)

Positka are looking for highly motivated and exceptionally driven people to join their fast-growing technology practice. On offer is an opportunity to be part of an entrepreneurial journey, to work with the best professionals in the world and to achieve outstanding financial rewards. Positka is committed to investing in best-in-class training / certifications and providing opportunities to work on cutting edge projects.

**Role Description**

The role of a consultant in Positka is pivotal in driving value for the firm. A person in this role will work independently with very senior clients and drive client satisfaction in a high expectation environment.

Splunk Engineer at Positka work on complex projects (on TB of licenses) and design Splunk based solutions for cloud security, IoT security, AIOps and Observability. They get exposed to solve security problems in a variety of industry domains from banking, telecom, retail, heavy engineering, defense & space. Specifically:

- Provide thought leadership in implementation of solutions based on Splunk
- Convert the requirements into specific deliverables and credible plans
- Drive delivery of outcomes in collaboration with multiple stakeholders
- Enhance service capabilities and offerings in emerging areas within Splunk’s portfolio (such as Observability and AIOps)
- Creating new innovative Splunk apps for solving industry wide pain points
- Identify opportunities for business development and extending client relationships

As a pivotal member of our team, you will lead and drive Splunk deployment initiatives, working closely with our clients to architect, design, and implement tailored solutions leveraging Splunk's powerful capabilities. You will spearhead consulting engagements, providing strategic guidance and thought leadership to our clients, ultimately shaping their success through innovative and efficient use of Splunk solutions. Additionally, you'll have access to ongoing learning opportunities and certifications, enabling you to stay at the forefront of Splunk technology while furthering your career in consultancy and solution design.

**Experience, skills, education**
- 4 + years of technology experience ( _preferably in the security or IT operations analytics domain _)
- 3+ years of experience on Splunk premium apps like ITSI / ES mandatory and should be certified
- Exposure to UBA or Splunk SOAR would be an advantage
- Should be Splunk Certified Architect OR Splunk Certified Consultant
- Working experience with large-scale Splunk deployments
- Well versed in Splunk SPL queries, Reports and Dashboards. Proven ability to design and customize complex search queries, develop advanced visualisations, and optimize their performance
- Strong Data analysis skills
- Strong Linux administration experience
- Experience handling multiple data sources to import data, parse/clean and index as required
- Strong knowledge of advanced Splunk architecture (including clustering, HA, DR, etc.)
- Familiarity with key Operating Systems, VM environments and cloud-based services
- Familiarity with scripting languages (JavaScript, Python, Shell, Unix)
- Familiarity with Web technologies (HTML, HTML5, XML, CSS)
- Ability to understand customer requirements ranging from Splunk requests to compliance requests for any customers
- Ability to manage customer expectations and strike a rapport for a long-term engagement
- A clear understanding of network and system management solutions
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills

**Location**
- The role location is Singapore
- Ability and willingness to travel will be essential

**Remuneration**: Competitive to the market