Splunk Solutions Expert (Splunk SME)

Kraken Networks Inc; Virginia (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Kraken Networks Inc. is seeking a Splunk Solutions Expert (Splunk SME) in Chantilly, VA. The role focuses on managing the Splunk Platform, building applications, and integrating Splunk with services like ServiceNow.

You will design, develop, and maintain dashboards and alerts while collaborating in a Scrum environment. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in Splunk, a TS/SCI clearance, and a Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI Clearance with Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph.
• 5+ years experience supporting IT systems and Splunk platforms.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Current Security+ or DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification.
• Design, develop, and implement new features for Splunk products.
• Experience designing and maintaining Splunk solutions including Splunk Enterprise, SPL, and IT Service Intelligence.
• Knowledge of Linux security best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Service-oriented mindset and strong collaboration.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain Splunk solutions for IT service intelligence, operational insight, security, and BI.
• Maintain Splunk infrastructure including security updates and patching.
• Develop and maintain Splunk dashboards and alerts for IT monitoring.
• Collaborate with IT teams to troubleshoot issues using Splunk.
• Work with developers and Scrum Master to communicate status and blockers.
• Stay up-to-date with Splunk releases and best practices.
• Provide training and support to IT staff on Splunk usage.

Skills

Splunk Platform

Troubleshooting

Scrum Agile

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or IT

Tools

Splunk Enterprise

Splunk IT Service Intelligence

Splunk Log Management

ServiceNow integration

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