Job Description
Salary: 85,150 - 153,925 USD per year Requirements:
- I require a Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of prior relevant experience or a Master’s degree with 2+ years of prior relevant experience. Additional years of experience will be accepted in lieu of a degree.
- I expect 4+ years of hands-on experience working with Splunk, focusing on query development, reporting, and dashboard creation.
- You must hold a DoD 8570 IAT Level II (or Level III) certification (e.g., Sec+ CE).
- A DoD Secret clearance or above is required.
- Proficiency in Splunk Search Processing Language (SPL) is necessary.
- Experience with Splunk reporting, alerting, and dashboard design is essential.
- You should have the ability to translate complex technical data into easy-to-understand reports and visualizations.
- Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on performance optimization and query tuning are important.
- An understanding of data onboarding and integration within Splunk environments is a plus.
- Proficiency in data onboarding activities, including routing, parsing, and normalizing events to the Splunk Common Information Model (CIM) is expected.
- You should be skilled in onboarding data using Splunk add-ons for Windows, Linux, and common third-party devices and applications.
- Experience onboarding data into Splunk via forwarder, scripted inputs, and modular inputs from various sources is required.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills are crucial, as well as the ability to work closely with multiple customers, manage expectations, and track engagement scope.
- Familiarity with Splunk performing systems administration, including installation, configuration, monitoring system performance, availability, upgrades, and troubleshooting, is necessary.
- A general knowledge of networking and security troubleshooting (firewalls, routing, NAT, etc.) is helpful.
- You must have Splunk implementation and troubleshooting experience.
- Proficiency in developing log ingestion and aggregation strategies per Splunk best practices is needed.
- You will perform integration activities to configure, connect, and pull data with third-party software APIs.
- A Splunk Certified Architect certification is required.
Responsibilities: - I will develop and optimize complex queries and searches in Splunk to provide insights and support decision-making processes.
- I will create custom dashboards and reports that align with contract objectives, security monitoring, and compliance efforts, ensuring data is presented clearly and actionably.
- I will collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand their data needs and translate them into effective Splunk queries and reports.
- I will analyze and troubleshoot Splunk queries to identify performance issues and optimize them for faster execution.
- I will develop and maintain efficient Splunk search strategies and reporting solutions to support monitoring, compliance, and security initiatives.
- I will participate in designing and implementing data collection strategies, ensuring the integrity and accuracy of the ingested data.
- I will maintain a strong understanding of Splunk best practices and continuously improve query performance and reporting quality.
- I will perform concept exploration and assessment, systems integration, systems of systems integration, performance management, technology assessment, testing, and validation.
- I will analyze and develop technical documentation detailing the integration and system performance.
- I will design, implement, and maintain Splunk environments including forwarders, indexers, search heads, and deployment servers.
- I will install, configure, and integrate Splunk and its components, ensuring optimal performance, scalability, and security.
- I will harden the Splunk environment to meet security compliance standards and best practices.
- I will monitor Splunk infrastructure health, performance, and capacity; performing routine maintenance tasks to ensure uninterrupted service.
- I will troubleshoot issues related to Splunk infrastructure, including performance bottlenecks, data ingestion problems, and search optimization.
- I will create and maintain comprehensive documentation including architecture diagrams, installation guides, and troubleshooting procedures.
- I will collaborate with cross-functional teams including security, network, and system administrators to ensure seamless integration of Splunk within the IT infrastructure.
- I may test the implementation of Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6).
- I may perform other duties as assigned, including touch labor and COOP support in the Columbus, OH location.
Technologies: - AWS
- Architect
- Cloud
- GIS
- Support
- Linux
- NAT
- Network
- Security
- Splunk
- Web
- Windows
- Azure
- CMS
- Confluence
- JIRA
More:
I am looking to fill a highly skilled Splunk Systems Integration Engineer position within the Digital Modernization Sector to support our Unified Cyber Situational Awareness (UCSA) Splunk environment in Pensacola, FL, or Columbus, OH. Under general supervision, you will define and execute integration engineering activities. These activities may consist of concept exploration and assessment, systems integration, GIS integration, legacy systems integration, performance management, technology assessment, testing and validation, and development and staffing of a systems integration plan. I require candidates to possess an understanding of Splunk and its various components, including forwarders, indexers, and web interfaces. Proficiency supporting Splunk on Linux in the AWS Cloud and on-site environments is also expected.
Pay Range: $85,150.00 - $153,925.00
The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
Job Tags
Full time, Contract work,