Syntax is a leading Managed Cloud Provider for Mission Critical Enterprise Applications and has been providing comprehensive technology solutions to businesses of all sizes since 1972. Syntax has undisputed strength to implement and manage ERP deployments (Oracle, SAP) in a secure and resilient private, public or hybrid cloud. With strong technical and functional consulting services, and world-class monitoring and automation, Syntax serves some of North America’s largest corporations across a diverse range of industries. Syntax has offices worldwide, and partners with Oracle, SAP, AWS, Microsoft, IBM and other global technology leaders.

Position Summary: We are seeking a Junior to Mid-Level Security Engineer to join our Security Engineering team. In this technical role, you will be an integral part of a globally distributed team responsible for managing and advancing our Splunk environment, including Splunk Enterprise, Splunk Enterprise Security (ES), and Splunk SOAR. The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, and detail-oriented, with a strong desire to learn and solve complex challenges independently and in a team.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support the engineering, configuration, and administration of Splunk Enterprise, ES, and SOAR platforms.
• Perform ongoing data onboarding, field extractions, CIM mapping, and ensure data model integrity.
• Assist in designing and maintaining searches, alerts, dashboards, and correlation rules within Splunk ES.
• Participate in the integration of new log sources, development of automation workflows in SOAR, and enhancement of detection use cases.
• Contribute to documentation, configuration management, and platform lifecycle support (e.g., upgrades, patching).
• Collaborate with other teams globally to ensure visibility, compliance, and operational excellence in the Splunk environment. Evaluate and recommend improvements to security technologies and workflows.
  
  

Ideal Candidate Attributes

• Attention to detail and a methodical approach to problem solving.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple ongoing tasks.
• Eagerness to self-educate, research new technologies, and apply knowledge to real-world challenges.
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively in a globally distributed team.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in a security, systems, or infrastructure engineering role.
• Familiarity with Splunk (core and/or ES/SOAR), including basic search language and knowledge object management and creation.
• Excellent proficiency in English, both written and verbal.
• Self-starter with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.
• Project-oriented mindset with a consistent, organized work approach.
• Adept and confident in working with Linux CLI and managing Linux based hosts in a global distributed architecture
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with Splunk ES, data model acceleration, or SOAR playbooks.
• Exposure to log parsing, onboarding, and CIM compliance best practices.
• Basic scripting knowledge (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation or data manipulation.
• Relevant certifications such as Splunk Core Certified User, Power User, or Splunk ES Certified Admin.
• Elastic Stack experience a plus
  
  

Why Join Us?

• A collaborative and security-minded engineering team
• Opportunities for growth and technical advancement
• Flexible work arrangements
• Support for certification and continuing education
• Clear paths for growth and advancement as you develop your skills and expertise.
  
  

If you are passionate about technology, eager to learn, and ready to take on new challenges, we’d love to hear from you!

Why Syntax?

Become a part of our success story and work in a company with exciting innovation projects that are causing a stir across the industry. We recently launched one of the world's most advanced manufacturing facilities based on SAP S/4HANA Cloud and SAP Digital Manufacturing Cloud for Execution - for Smart Press Shop, a pioneering joint venture between Porsche and forming specialist Schuler.

• Competitive, above-average compensation
• Global tourist: With us, you can also work from abroad from time to time
• Flexible working time models, home office
• Attractive benefits, e.g. company pension scheme or various health offers
• A modern environment in which the "you" is part of it
• Open feedback culture, flat hierarchies and a motivated team
• Individual career planning with continuous training and coaching on the job
  
  

You see a personal challenge in this responsible task? Apply now - and become part of the SYNTAX team!

Syntax is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.