Splunk Administrator-Need Full GC or USC

Splunk Administrator------------Need Full GC or USC Businesses face challenges every day building responsive and agile IT capabilities to grow and stay ahead. Since everyone has access to the same tools, your competitive advantage directly depends on how you apply technology – on the people leading, supporting and optimizing your IT initiatives. USM Business Systems, established in 1999, is an industry-leading private talent management firm, specializing in providing unique IT turnkey solutions, IT staffing solutions, and Talent management insights, enabling you to sustain a truly competitive advantage in this fast-moving environment. USM has offices throughout the US and offshore delivery centers in India. USM is a certified Minority Business Enterprise and is a CMMi Level 3 Organization. USM is recognized as one of the fastest growing IT Temporary Staffing firms in the US and most recently was ranked #3 on the list of the Top Temporary Staffing firms in the DC Metro Area – Washington Business Journal (2016). Splunk Administrator 6+ Months Woodland Hills, CA or Sacramento. Need Full GC or USC Top Skills: Splunk administration: platform administration, configuration of data feeds, change management; engineer and administer new environment, stand up and configure the environment, use queries to create and optimize dashboards, and build applications within Splunk. Scripting: python or shell preferably; use to pull data from the cloud or SaaS solutions. Database: understanding of databases; no preference on the type. Job Description: Configure and manage Splunk, including installation, data inputs and forwarder configuration, data management, user accounts, licenses, distributed search, and basic monitoring and troubleshooting. Maintain the Splunk software and its infrastructure for optimal performance. Add data sources to the Splunk platform according to Power User needs. Assist power users with the development of advanced dashboards, alerting and reporting. In conjunction with the CTO office, review and approve technical architecture for new application, infrastructure, network and communications technology strategies and plans related to configuration, upgrades, performance and capacity. In conjunction with third‑party vendors, monitor and review technical policies, procedures and standards for all applications and infrastructure technology. Participate in and review the design of the installation and testing of new production support systems. Review and approve vendor analyses of changing system processing demands. Review and approve technical architecture for new network technology strategies and plans related to configuration, upgrades, performance and capacity to ensure systems meet performance levels and interoperability requirements. Participate and review the design of the installation and testing of all new network systems. Communicate enhancement production projects/tasks designs, schedules and status to appropriate team, systems management and users. Experience: Seven to ten years’ experience in systems design and/or programming, configuration work or managing various systems in a multi‑platform environment. Minimum of 5 years of experience in capacity planning and management experience with at least 3 years in a production support role with focus on monitoring, trending, forecasting, log analyzer tools such as Splunk, Elk Stack, SaaS Analyzers (Sumo Logic, Loggly, Splunk > Storm), Open. 3+ years’ experience as Splunk System Administrator. Advanced experience in complex IT operational environments in various aspects of design, engineering, analysis, testing, troubleshooting, performance tuning, and ongoing support. Minimum four years implementation experience in Wintel, Unix, databases, middleware, voice and data network, storage including backup and recovery, monitoring and problem resolution/isolation preferred. Two years experience with Cisco routers, switches, and access devices. 4 years of experience with IT protocol and standards. OR any combination of academic education, professional training or work experience, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Excellent problem solving skills. Excellent analytical, troubleshooting and communication skills. Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects and work in a team environment. Ability to work effectively while handling multiple projects. Ability to work in a multi‑platform environment where interconnectivity of operating systems and applications is utilized. Expert knowledge of computer installation, configuration and application technologies. Knowledgeable in Unix, Linux, Windows, Oracle, SQL, MySQL, Oracle, VAX/VMS, I Series, Zos, and networking, storage, backup and recovery. Extensive knowledge of layer 1 & 2 problem determination and ability to clearly define a problem and a course of action. Understanding of EIA/TIA industry standards, including testing methodologies with regards to layer one connectivity. Knowledgeable in problem, incident and change management. If you are interested in the below position please forward your profile to View email address on click.appcast.io(dot)com or call me on View phone number on click.appcast.io . #J-18808-Ljbffr USM