- Be able to automate Splunk administration and deployment workflows using knowledge of DevOps tools, Python, REST APIs, and Splunk’s product portfolio.
- Develop, test, and deploy a variety of Splunk configurations, Splunk technology add-ons, modular inputs, external lookups, and custom search commands using Python and Splunk SDKs.
- Implement automated testing, continuous integration, and continuous deployment to streamline how we operate Splunk and data collection services internally.
- Instrument infrastructure monitoring, application performance monitoring (APM), and tracing.
- Implement security best practices related to our team’s Linux-based infrastructure, Python code, and Docker services.
- 3+ years working with distributed systems at scale in IT (with some experience in service operations preferred)
- Some experience in software development experience using Python
- 2+ years performing Splunk administration, architecture, and development
- Strong knowledge of IT Security (encryption, firewalls, secure systems design, vulnerability management, secure software design, credential management, proxies, WAFs, etc.)
- Deep understanding of IT fundamentals, including Linux and Microsoft operating systems, networking, security, cloud (AWS), and database technologies (MySQL, SQL, Postgres)
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written; able to explain complex technical topics to both internal and external customers with ease
- A solid technical understanding of Splunk products
- Experience administering Linux (Red Hat) systems
- Evidence of Linux (Red Hat) OS Administration training
- Evidence of Splunk Administration training
- Any certification that meets the DOD 8570 Baseline IAT Level II Certification
- A DoD Secret or higher clearance with at least a T5 investigation
- Splunk Enterprise Certified Admin Certification or higher
- Experience administrating Virtual Servers with VMWare Vcenter 6.x
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