Splunk Tech Lead

Ventures Unlimited Inc; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary

Benefits

Job summary

A dynamic technology firm in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Splunk Tech Lead responsible for standardizing Splunk forwarder deployment and configuration across various platforms. The ideal candidate will ensure effective maintenance and operation of Splunk servers while automating processes. Strong knowledge of networking and scripting in Python or Unix Shell is desirable. This full-time position offers a base salary and benefits, with an interview process involving phone and Skype.

Qualifications

• Experience standardizing Splunk forwarder deployment across UNIX and Windows platforms.
• Experience in Python and Unix Shell scripting is a plus.
• Proven track record of automating processes and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Standardize Splunk forwarder deployment, configuration, and maintenance.
• Monitor usage patterns and generate reports on usage health.
• Troubleshoot Splunk server and forwarder problems.

Skills

Splunk deployment and configuration

Automating processes and procedures

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Networking/routing concepts

Python scripting

Unix Shell scripting

Job description

Ventures Unlimited is a service centric organization. Our success begins with our ability to apply our relationships, leverage technologies, and identify talent - often in combination - to an endless array of real-world customer needs.

Job Description

Title: Splunk Tech Lead

Location: Phoenix, AZ

Type: Fulltime // Permanent

Compensation: Base Salary + Benefits

Interview Process: Phone and Skype Hire

Description:

• Standardize Splunk forwarder deployment, configuration and maintenance across a variety of UNIX and Windows platforms
• Apply hot fixes/upgrade
• Running and/or scheduling new Jobs
• Monitor license usage, investigate new usage patterns, configure new data inputs/sources, generate reports on usage health
• Check for indexers and forwarders, review/update/perform backup procedures/testing
• Troubleshoot Splunk server and forwarder problems and issues
• Monitoring system resources
• Design core scripts to automate Splunk maintenance and alerting tasks
• Experience in Python, Unix Shell scripting and use of regular expression is a plus
• Good working knowledge on networking/routing concepts, Checkpoint firewalls and F5 load balancers
• Detail oriented and experienced working in a production environment using change control practices
• Assist internal users of Splunk in designing and maintaining production‑quality dashboards
• Mentor and train Splunk users and administrators
• Ability to work independently, follow project plans and meet expected timelines
• Proven track record of automating processes and procedures
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required

Qualifications

• Standardize Splunk forwarder deployment, configuration and maintenance across a variety of UNIX and Windows platforms
• Apply hot fixes/upgrade
• Running and/or scheduling new Jobs
• Monitor license usage, investigate new usage patterns, configure new data inputs/sources, generate reports on usage health
• Proven track record of automating processes and procedures
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required