Solutions Architect

Solution Architect - Splunk Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2019 it generated revenues of € 70.5 billion and employed a workforce of around 134,000. Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners. Airbus is also a European leader providing tanker, combat, transport and mission aircraft, as well as one of the world's leading space companies. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions worldwide. Our people work with passion and determination to make the world a more connected, safer and smarter place. Taking pride in our work, we draw on each other's expertise and experience to achieve excellence. Our diversity and teamwork culture propel us to accomplish the extraordinary - on the ground, in the sky and in space. We are looking for a Splunk specialist to join our growing UK team. You will report to our Head of Data Transport & API Management and can be based from our Stevenage, Portsmouth or Newport sites. You will manage the current service and the further evolution of our Splunk instance in the UK, while also influencing the evolution of our international instance. You will work in a diverse international team and will use a mix of classicial and agile project methodologies. You will ensure proper service levels towards our external customers, keeping in regular contact and acting as primary point of contact for all Splunk related topics. You will need to be eligible to gain UK SC Security Clearance to undertake the role. TASKS & ACCOUNTABILITIES Development of Splunk Architecture Ensure proper service levels of existing service Further evolution of Splunk infrastructure Point of contact for customers Coordination of further onboardings of additional systems and environments Continuous evolution towards industry standard and beyond Controlling of third parties You will need to travel within the UK every 2 - 3 weeks and within European a few times a year, mainly for team meetings. REQUIRED SKILLS Experience working with system and network architectures A good working knowledge of Splunk Technology - it'd be great if you're a Splunk expert, but we'd still love to hear from you if you're not An understanding of project management In return we can offer a competitive salary with annual profit share; an ever growing list of company benefits including enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave and strong career development options across our transnational, market leading company. Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking. Please let us know if you need us to make any reasonable adjustments for the selection process - you can share this with the Recruitment Business Partner who gets in touch if you are invited to interview. Examples of this may include (but is not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence. This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth. By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus. Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported. This job was originally posted as www.cwjobs.co.uk/job/89953843