Complete remote role for Splunk Administrator for State Client

Hi,
Title: Splunk administrator
Job ID: 9801
Interview Process: 2 rounds, Zoom
Duration of the Contract: 6 months
Possibility for Extension: Yes
Work Location: Role is 100% remote
Candidate location: No SC residency required.

DAILY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:
Candidate must be able to meet all CUI Requirements.
Splunk administrator that manages the system utilizing Linux cluster and management console applications.

• 30% – Management of daily Splunk operation systems
• 35% – Linux administration
• 10% – Collaborate and liaise with other units and serve as a technical resource and subject matter expert
• 15% – Contribute to research and development projects as required
• 10% – Train and advise less skilled systems programmers and provide expert technical assistance

Splunk Administration:

The Splunk system is installed in a Linux cluster. Admin will need a general understanding of Linux and daily verification that Splunk is running properly. Responsibilities include:

• Creation of new indexes
• Updating applications
• Adding new source types
• Adding new servers and logs to Splunk
• Daily verification of license counts
• Ability to create dashboards and teach others
• Use of Splunk management console and applications

Linux Administration:

• Understand and implement application file permissions
• Frequently use version control (Git, Bitbucket)
• Use configuration management tools (SaltStack, Ansible)
• Configure and maintain Linux file systems (NFS)

Technical Resource:

• Assist Windows and Linux admins with installing Splunk UF client
• Verify logs are flowing to Splunk clusters
• Provide client-side log collection support
• Train other admins in advanced log searching techniques
• Perform general Splunk troubleshooting

Splunk Architecture:

• Access to the cluster to identify design deficiencies
• Implement improvements when needed

Splunk Upgrades:

• Universal forwarder upgrades
• Splunk Enterprise version upgrades

REQUIRED SKILLS (RANKED):

• 5+ years of Splunk Administration experience
• 5+ years of Linux Administration experience
• 5+ years of Bash scripting experience

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Experience working in a VDI environment

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

• Associate’s degree or equivalent work experience

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:

• Splunk Certification