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