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Principal Grafana Network Analytics Engineer Edinburgh, UK | Fully Remote (UK-based)Engineering | Cyber Security£95,000 & BenefitsEver wanted your dashboards to actually defend the internet?This role does exactly that.Im recruiting on behalf of a high-growth cyber security technology company that protects some of the worlds most critical online services from large-scale DDoS and application attacks. Their software sits right at the heart of customer networks- and when it works (which it must), entire businesses stay online. Theyre now expanding their world-class engineering team and are looking for a Principal-level Grafana expert to lead the charge on network and security analytics.The Opportunity This is not a keep-the-lights-on role. Youll own and lead the design and development of sophisticated, high-performance dashboards used to visualise real-time network and security data. Youll set technical direction, mentor engineers, and build analytics that help customers instantly understand and stop complex cyber attacks. Youll be trusted to work from first principles, influence architecture, and make decisions that genuinely matter. What Youll Be DoingLeading a small, highly skilled team focused on network & security analyticsDesigning and building advanced Grafana dashboards running in KubernetesTurning complex data into clear, insightful visualisationsDeveloping and reviewing complex queries (Grafana, Splunk, Python)Mentoring engineers and shaping technical best practiceBalancing hands-on development with technical leadership and ownership What Were Looking For EssentialStrong experience building dashboards and analytics in GrafanaProven background leading engineers in an agile environmentSolid understanding of Linux and AWSExcellent communication skills you can explain complex ideas simplyA strong technical degree (Computer Science, Maths, Statistics, Engineering, or similar) Nice to HaveKnowledge of networking protocols and how the internet actually worksExperience with Splunk & SPLSQL or similar data manipulation skillsExposure to network security productsHTML, CSS, JavaScriptData Science or Machine Learning experienceLocation & FlexibilityEdinburgh-based engineers: hybrid working (typically 2 days in office)Fully remote options available for the right candidateCutting-edge tech, complex data, and meaningful problemsA culture that values ownership, curiosity, and smart engineering If youre a senior/principal engineer who loves data, networks, and building things that actually matter this ones worth a conversation.Bright Purple is an equal opportunities employer and we are proud to work with clients who share our values of diversity in our industry,JBRP1_UKTJ