Splunk Consultant

Artech Information System LLC; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT staffing company is seeking a Splunk Administrator to administer Splunk and develop Apps for specialized functionality. This role requires 3+ years of professional experience with system administration and Splunk, along with strong communication skills. The position starts with onsite work for 2 months, transitioning to 100% remote. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s in an IT-related concentration and be familiar with Linux CLI and Windows. Strong skills in Splunk configuration are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience with system administration.
• Strong experience in Splunk configuration files and dashboard design.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP and networking fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Administer Splunk and develop new Apps for specialized functionality.
• Integrate Splunk with a variety of legacy data sources.
• Mentor team members on Splunk-related activities.

Skills

System administration

Splunk real-time processing

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor in an IT related concentration

Tools

Splunk

Linux CLI

Windows

Job description

Artech is the 10th Largest IT Staffing Company in the US, according to Staffing Industry Analysts' 2012 annual report. Artech provides technical expertise to fill gaps in clients' immediate skill-sets availability, deliver emerging technology skill-sets, refresh existing skill base, allow for flexibility in project planning and execution phases, and provide budgeting/financial flexibility by offering contingent labor as a variable cost.

Job Description

Job Title: Splunk Administrator

Location: Pleasanton, CA/ Pasadena, CA (100% Remote after 2 months onsite work)

Duration: 12+ months (high chances of conversion to FTE)

Responsibilities

• Administering Splunk and Splunk Apps to include developing new or extending existing Apps to perform specialized functionality.
• Integrating Splunk with a wide variety of legacy data sources.
• Consulting with customers to customize and configure Splunk to meet their requirements.
• Assisting with training application and infrastructure teams not familiar with Splunk.
• Mentoring team members with less experience to assist in Splunk related activities.
• Working closely with Infrastructure, Application, Development and Business or project teams on Splunk.
• Engaging application and infrastructure teams to establish best practices for utilizing Splunk data and visualizations.
• Communicating with customer stakeholders including leadership, support teams, and system administrators.
• Creating and maintaining engagement process and documentation related to architecture, operational processes and training material for Splunk.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience with system administration and System Event and system integrations.
• 3+ years of work experience with Splunk real-time processing architecture and deployment; Splunk dashboard design a big plus.
• Strong experience in Splunk configuration files, RegEx and comfort in using the Linux CLI and Windows.
• Experience in requirements analysis, engineering, and testing in real world environments.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP and networking fundamentals, MQ, SFTP, SSL.
• Experience in Splunk DB Connect, ITSI, HEC is a plus.
• Strong communication, written, and verbal skills with the ability and comfort level to do presentations to potential and existing customer audiences of 5-30 people.
• Bachelor in an IT related concentration.
• Experience with software development, system architecture, and/or databases a plus.