Associate Splunk Engineer

Salary: £44,550 – £49,500 (salary dependent on experience) + Benefits.

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Join us as an Associate Splunk Engineer at our Malvern, Farnborough or MOD Boscombe Down site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting‑edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.

As an Associate Splunk Engineer, you’ll support the delivery of high‑quality technical solutions across one or more technology domains. The entry‑level role is designed for individuals early in their engineering careers, providing hands‑on experience in system implementation, support, and continuous improvement.

• Assist with the implementation and maintenance of enterprise‑grade solutions under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Perform basic troubleshooting and elevate complex issues while supporting day‑to‑day operational tasks, including monitoring and routine maintenance.
• Work closely with senior engineers, team leaders, and other stakeholders to understand project goals and technical requirements.
• Contribute to the creation and maintenance of technical documentation, runbooks, and knowledge‑base articles, and support the collection and reporting of operational metrics and service performance data.
• Follow established security, performance, and operational standards, demonstrating awareness of risk‑management and compliance requirements.

• Previous experience in technical roles, such as internships, placements, or academic projects within IT or engineering environments.
• Foundational understanding of one or more technology domains (e.g., Infrastructure, Networking, Cloud, End User Computing).
• Exposure to scripting or automation tools (e.g., Power Shell, Python or Bash).
• Awareness of ITIL principles and basic service‑management concepts.
• Understanding of Linux CentOS / Red Hat administration.
• Excellent communication skills with a willingness to learn.

• A technical degree (e.g., Computer Science, Maths, Engineering or an equivalent field) or equivalent relevant experience.

Workplace: 37 hours per week based at either Malvern, Farnborough or MOD Boscombe Down, with a minimum average site attendance of three days per week. Shift patterns may include 07:30–18:30 GMT. The role may require participation in an on‑call rota and flexible working hours to support critical operations or project deadlines.

Required:

willingness to go through DV clearance.

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance.
• Generous holiday allowance, with option to purchase additional days.
• Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance.
• Employee discount portal:
  Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and more.
• Support for the Armed Forces community in line with the Armed Forces Covenant and Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award.
• Volunteering opportunities to help charities and the local community.

We are committed to building an inclusive, accessible and welcoming workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We encourage applications from all candidates and are a disability‑confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing int – one of our recruitment team will contact you.

Additional restrictions may apply to some roles, including nationality or previous nationalities, which could affect employment location.