Overview
Remote
On Site
60/hr - 85/hr
Full Time
Skills
Data Analysis
Training
Documentation
Workflow
Data Integrity
Management
Dashboard
Computer Science
Information Security
Linux
Microsoft Windows
Onboarding
Computer Networking
TCP/IP
Dragon NaturallySpeaking
DNS
Terraform
Ansible
Communication
Problem Solving
Conflict Resolution
Collaboration
Red Hat Linux
RHCSA
Red Hat Certified Engineer
Splunk
Elasticsearch
Amazon Web Services
CISSP
Scripting
Python
Bash
Windows PowerShell
FedRAMP
DoD
Regulatory Compliance
NIST SP 800 Series
SAP BASIS
Job Details
Splunk Administrator
This company is seeking an experienced Splunk Administrator to manage and optimize their Splunk infrastructure. In this role, you'll ensure the performance, availability, and reliability of our data analytics platform. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to implement monitoring solutions that enhance operational visibility and strengthen security across their IT environment.
The company is located in Reston, VA and will remain 100% remote.
What You Will Be Doing:
This position doesn't provide sponsorship.
This company is seeking an experienced Splunk Administrator to manage and optimize their Splunk infrastructure. In this role, you'll ensure the performance, availability, and reliability of our data analytics platform. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to implement monitoring solutions that enhance operational visibility and strengthen security across their IT environment.
The company is located in Reston, VA and will remain 100% remote.
What You Will Be Doing:
- Deploy, configure, and maintain Splunk components (forwarders, indexers, search heads).
- Apply system upgrades and patches to uphold security and performance standards.
- Monitor system health, troubleshoot issues, and optimize Splunk functionality.
- Collaborate with IT and security teams to integrate Splunk with enterprise systems.
- Support end-users with training and technical guidance on Splunk tools and capabilities.
- Maintain accurate documentation of configurations, workflows, and procedures.
- Manage data ingestion and parsing to ensure data integrity and availability.
- Design and manage dashboards, reports, alerts, and visualizations.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Splunk Enterprise Certified Administrator
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in Splunk administration
- 3+ years of AWS experience
- Proficiency in both Linux and Windows environments
- Strong troubleshooting skills across systems, networks, and applications
- Experience with data onboarding, parsing, and indexing
- Solid understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS)
- Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, Ansible)
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills
- Continuous learner with a security-focused mindset
- Red Hat certifications (RHCSA, RHCE)
- Experience with Splunk Enterprise Security (ES)
- AWS certifications (Solutions Architect or SysOps Admin)
- CISSP or other security certifications
- Automation/scripting experience (Python, Bash, PowerShell)
- Experience in FedRAMP or DoD environments
- Knowledge of compliance frameworks (NIST 800-171, 800-53)
This position doesn't provide sponsorship.
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