Lead, Cribl and Splunk Logging Engineer

Prudential Financial

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Work type
On-site
Location
Newark, NJ
Salary
$133,600–$220,400 / yr
Posted
3 days ago

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Similar $171k
This role $177k
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This role pays more than 57% of similar roles. Most pay $142,450–$199,225 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $177k versus about $171k for comparable roles.

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Prudential Financial is a global financial services leader and premier active global investment manager.

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TL;DR · Lead, Cribl and Splunk Logging Engineer

Prudential’s Cyber Defense and Technology team is seeking a Cribl/Splunk Data Engineer to join their Security Information and Event Management group. This role involves designing and maintaining data pipelines using Splunk and Cribl Stream, optimizing log management for scalability, and collaborating with IT, security, and operations teams to define data formats and use cases. The engineer will develop Cribl Stream pipelines for enriching and transforming log data, troubleshoot issues, and monitor performance. Key responsibilities include documentation and knowledge sharing. Ideal candidates have 1-3+ years of experience with Splunk and Cribl Stream, a strong background in log management, and excellent problem-solving skills. Preferred qualifications include Splunk certifications and familiarity with other SIEM tools. This role requires expertise in data engineering for large-scale enterprise environments focused on cybersecurity.

What you'll do

  • Design and maintain data pipelines using Splunk and Cribl Stream for efficient log management.
  • Optimize data ingestion processes to ensure scalability and performance in Splunk environments.
  • Develop Cribl Stream pipelines for filtering, enriching, and transforming log data effectively.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to data flow and technical support in Splunk and Cribl Stream.
  • Monitor and tune the performance of data ingestion pipelines continuously.
  • Create documentation and best practices for Splunk and Cribl Stream usage.

What we're looking for

  • 1-3+ years of experience with Splunk architecture and data ingestion.
  • 1+ year of hands-on experience designing and managing Cribl Stream pipelines.
  • Strong understanding of log management, data parsing, and event correlation.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills for troubleshooting data flow issues.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • Develops documentation and best practices for Splunk and Cribl Stream environments.

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