Consultant Splunk Universal Forwarder

Job Description

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Inviting applications for the role of Consultant - Splunk Universal Forwarder (UF) Agents

We are hiring a Splunk Forwarder Engineer to manage the deployment and configuration of Splunk Universal Forwarders (UF) across distributed systems. This role ensures reliable data ingestion into Splunk indexers for operational and security analytics.

Responsibilities:
.Install, configure, and maintain Splunk Universal Forwarders on servers and endpoints
.Ensure accurate and secure data forwarding to Splunk indexers
.Manage deployment server configurations for centralized UF management
.Troubleshoot data ingestion issues and optimize performance
.Tag metadata (source, sourcetype, host) and apply parsing rules
.Collaborate with Splunk Admins and IT teams to onboard new data sources
.Document UF configurations and maintain version control

Qualifications we seek in you
Minimum qualifications / Skills
.Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field
.Good years of experience with Splunk UF in enterprise environments
.Familiarity with Linux/Windows system administration
.Understanding of Splunk architecture and data pipelines
.Experience with configuration files (inputs.conf, outputs.conf, deploymentclient.conf)
.Knowledge of SSL, data compression, and network protocols
Preferred qualifications / Skills
Very good written and presentation / verbal communication skills with experience of customer interfacing role. In-depth requirement understanding skills with good analytical and problem-solving ability, interpersonal efficiency, and positive attitude

Why join Genpact
.Lead AI-first transformation - Build and scale AI solutions that redefine industries
.Make an impact - Drive change for global enterprises and solve business challenges that matter
.Accelerate your career-Gain hands-on experience, world-class training, mentorship, and AI certifications to advance your skills
.Grow with the best - Learn from top engineers, data scientists, and AI experts in a dynamic, fast-moving workplace
.Committed to ethical AI - Work in an environment where governance, transparency, and security are at the core of everything we build
.Thrive in a values-driven culture - Our courage, curiosity, and incisiveness - built on a foundation of integrity and inclusion - allow your ideas to fuel progress
Come join the 140,000+ coders, tech shapers, and growth makers at Genpact and take your career in the only direction that matters: Up.
Let's build tomorrow together.

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