Splunk Engineer (Hybrid)

*Securian Financial Groups internal position title is Info Security Sr Analyst.This position is eligible to be hired at the Sr. Analyst or Consultant level depending on qualifications, skillsets and experience of the candidate.

Position Summary:

Securian Financial is seeking a Splunk Engineer to join our Cyber Security division's Log Management team, where you'll help design, implement, and maintain secure log delivery pipelines from source systems to our centralized SIEM platform. As part of the CyberOps organization, you'll monitor log flow for disruptions, support the health of the SIEM environment, and work with technologies like Splunk, Syslog, GitHub, AWS CloudFormation, AWS Systems Manager (SSM), Amazon Kinesis, and Amazon CloudWatch. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone passionate about automation, observability, and cyber defense.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

In this role, you'll be responsible for managing a Splunk environment hosted in AWS, leveraging native AWS tools to deploy and maintain scalable log management infrastructure. Key responsibilities include:

• Deploy and manage Splunk infrastructure-including Universal Forwarders, Heavy Forwarders, Indexers, and Search Heads-using CI/CD pipelines (GitHub, GitHub Actions).
• Ensure infrastructure reliability by proactively monitoring system health and identifying data flow interruptions across the log delivery pipeline.
• Install and configure Splunk integrations with third-party applications and data sources to expand observability and analytics capabilities.
• Collaborate with data owners to gather ingestion requirements and ensure seamless onboarding of new data sources.

Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools such as GitHub and GitHub Actions.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and virtualization technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure, virtual machines).
• Practical knowledge of log management, including working with Syslog, and techniques like parsing, filtering, and enrichment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience administering Linux systems, with hands-on proficiency in the command line and shell scripting.
• Splunk Power User or Administrator Certification, or equivalent practical experience working with Splunk.
• 1+ years of experience managing Splunk environments, including tasks such as user and role setup, data ingestion configuration, and application deployment.

#LI-Hybrid **This position will have a hybrid working arrangement, working in-office for a minimum of 3 days a week.**

Securian Financial believes in hybrid work as an integral part of our culture. Associates get the benefit of working both virtually and in our offices. If you're in a commutable distance (90 minutes) you'll join us 3 days each week in our offices to collaborate and build relationships. Our policy allows flexibility for the reality of business and personal schedules.

Be you. With us. At Securian Financial, we understand that attracting top talent means offering more than just a job - it means providing a rewarding and fulfilling career. As a valued member of our high-performing team, we want you to connect with your work, your relationships and your community. Enjoy our comprehensive range of benefits designed to enhance your professional growth, well-being and work-life balance, including the advantages listed here:

Paid time off:

• We want you to take time off for what matters most to you. Our PTO program provides flexibility for associates to take meaningful time away from work to relax, recharge and spend time doing what's important to them. And Securian Financial rewards associates for their service by providing additional PTO the longer you stay at Securian.

• Leave programs: Securian's flexible leave programs allow time off from work for parental leave, caregiver leave for family members, bereavement and military leave.

• Holidays: Securian provides nine company paid holidays.

Company-funded pension plan and a 401(k) retirement plan: Share in the success of our company. Securian's 401(k) company contribution is tied to our performance up to 10 percent of eligible earnings, with a target of 5 percent. The amount is based on company results compared to goals related to earnings, sales and service.

Health insurance: From the first day of employment, associates and their eligible family members - including spouses, domestic partners and children - are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage.

Volunteer time: We know the importance of community. Through company-sponsored events, volunteer paid time off, a dollar-for-dollar matching gift program and more, we encourage you to support organizations important to you.

Associate Resource Groups: Build connections, be yourself and develop meaningful relationships at work through associate-led ARGs. Dedicated groups focus on a variety of interests and affinities, including:

• Mental Wellness and Disability

• Pride at Securian Financial

• Securian Young Professionals Network

• Securian Multicultural Network

• Securian Women and Allies Network

• Servicemember Associate Resource Group