About Skillfield
Skillfield is a specialist technology consultancy operating at the intersection of cyber, data and AI. We partner with enterprise clients to protect, transform and empower their organisations with forward-thinking solutions. Our reputation is built on outcomes, not effort.
The Opportunity
Contract: 3 months, with potential to extend
Hybrid, Melbourne
Our client is growing their security and observability capability and we are looking for a Splunk Engineer consultant to help make it run cleanly. You'll own alert configuration, integrations, and data onboarding - working closely with security, infrastructure, and application teams so the environment stays visible and detections stay reliable.
This is a good next step if you've got solid Splunk fundamentals and want to build deeper SIEM and integration experience in a real enterprise environment.
What you'll do
- Configure, maintain, and tune Splunk alerts and event-based detections
- Build and support integrations between Splunk and platforms including ServiceNow, Microsoft Teams, email notification systems, security tools, and custom APIs
- Onboard new log sources and manage data inputs, forwarders, and parsers
- Tune alerts to cut false positives and lift detection quality
- Build dashboards and support reporting needs
- Troubleshoot ingestion, alerting, and integration issues
- Test and validate new use cases and integrations
- Document technical processes and operational procedures
- Work alongside senior engineers and stakeholders to land project outcomes
What you'll bring
- Splunk experience
- Solid understanding of Splunk Enterprise and/or Splunk Cloud
- Experience building and managing alerts and scheduled searches
- Working knowledge of SPL
- Experience with APIs, webhooks, or automation-based integrations
- Understanding of log management and SIEM concepts
- Good troubleshooting instincts and clear communication
Why join Skillfield?
Be part of a team serious about doing work that matters
Join a culture that values clarity, autonomy and shared success
Enjoy flexibility, support and performance-based recognition
Ready to make a measurable impact?
Splunk Engineer in Melbourne employer: Skillfield
Skillfield is an exceptional employer that fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration, making it an ideal place for a Lead Security Engineer to thrive. With a focus on meaningful work, employees enjoy flexibility, autonomy, and performance-based recognition while being part of a team dedicated to delivering impactful AI-driven solutions. Located in Melbourne, the company offers unique opportunities for professional growth and engagement with cutting-edge technology in a supportive environment.
