Splunk Solutions Expert (Splunk SME)

Job Description Job Description Splunk Solutions Expert (Splunk SME) Location: Chantilly, VA Job Description: Seeking a highly-motivated Splunk Engineer that has 5+ years of experience managing a Splunk Platform, creating Splunk applications. The Splunk engineer will build applications to help manage, search, analyze, and visualize data. The role includes troubleshooting and performing Splunk application development following a Scrum Agile approach. The role also includes integrating Splunk with other applications (e.g., ServiceNow) Responsibilities: - Design, implement, and maintain Splunk solutions for IT service intelligence, operational insight, security, and business intelligence - Maintain Splunk infrastructure (e.g., manage security updates, patch server vulnerabilities) - Develop and maintain Splunk dashboards and alerts to ensure efficient monitoring and management of IT systems - Collaborate with IT teams to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve IT issues using Splunk - Work with other developers and the Scrum Master to communicate current development status and blockers - Stay up-to-date with the latest Splunk releases and best practices - Provide training and support to IT staff on Splunk usage and best practices Required Qualifications: - Active TS/SCI Clearance with Counterintelligence (Cl) Polygraph - 5 + years experience and demonstrated knowledge supporting IT Systems - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. - Current Security+ or DOD 8570 IAT Level II Certification - Design, develop, and implement new features for Splunk products Proven experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining Splunk solutions including, but not limited to: Splunk Enterprise, Splunk IT Service Intelligence, Splunk Log Management - Knowledge of Linux security best practices - Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills - Service-oriented mindset - Strong communication and collaboration skills - Splunk Certifications: - Splunk Certified Enterprise Administrator (SCA) Desired Qualifications: - ServiceNow Certified System Administrator (SCSA) - AWS Certification - ITIL v4 Certification - Strong understanding of IT operations, security, and business intelligence. - Good team player with a strong willingness to help others - Experience scripting in the following preferred: - Python, Perl, and JavaScript in relation to Splunk Apps/Add-ons - SQL for querying structured data - Knowledge of XML and JSON for data handling - Splunk Search Processing Language (SPL) for data analysis in Splunk