Description:
•    Design core scripts to automate Splunk maintenance and alerting tasks
•    Develop dashboards and reports to display business-critical information
•    Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and alerts to ensure efficient monitoring and management of IT systems
•    Engage with Product Owners to align platform capabilities with evolving business needs
•    Create scalable, flexible security architectures using standards-based integrations
•    Assist in developing policies for the secure operation of Splunk infrastructure
•    Support cloud-based deployment and sustainment (AWS and Azure)
•    Conduct software integration testing and cybersecurity compliance tasks
•    Automate processes and develop efficiencies alongside development and install teams
•    Maintain infrastructure for integration, cyber compliance, and network administration
•    Support both UNIX/Linux and Windows-based systems
•    Collaborate with IT teams to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve IT issues using Splunk
•    Document configurations, changes, and troubleshooting procedures.

Required:
•    BA/BS degree and 10 years of experience. In lieu of a bachelor’s degree 9 years of experience if AA/AS, or 11 additional years of experience with HS diploma
•    8+ years of experience and demonstrated knowledge supporting IT Systems
•    4+ years of experience implementing and operating Splunk systems to include universal and heavy forwarders, search heads, deployment server, and indexes
•    Design, develop, and implement new features for Splunk products
•    Provide training and support to IT staff on Splunk usage and best practices
•    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
•    Knowledge of cybersecurity compliance including RMF and IA standards
•    Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
•    Service-oriented mindset
•    Strong communication and collaboration skills
•    Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
•    Splunk Certifications:
o    Splunk Certified for Splunk IT Service Intelligence (ITSI)
o    Splunk Certified Administrator (SCA)
•    Must remain on the client site during Program core hours of 0900-1500."    "•    

Desired:
Current Security+ or DOD 8570 IAT Level II Certification
•    AWS or Azure 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:
o    Python, Perl, and JavaScript in relation to Splunk Apps/Add-ons
o    SQL for querying structured data
o    Knowledge of XML and JSON for data handling
o    Splunk Search Processing Language (SPL) for data analysis in Splunk"