Overview
Remote
Depends on Experience
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)
Skills
Splunk Administrator
AWS environments
Job Details
Title: Splunk Administrator
Location: Remote or Herndon, VA
Duration: 6 months
Location: Remote or Herndon, VA
Duration: 6 months
Start Date: ASAP
Description:
Description:
- Install, configure, and maintain Splunk components (indexers, search heads, forwarders).
- Perform system upgrades, patching, and routine maintenance.
- Monitor system health and troubleshoot performance or connectivity issues.
- Integrate Splunk with other tools, systems, and cloud environments.
- Provide end-user support and training on Splunk usage.
- Build and manage dashboards, alerts, reports, and visualizations.
- Manage and optimize data ingestion, parsing, and indexing strategies.
- Maintain technical documentation for system configurations and procedures.
Requirements:
- Splunk Enterprise Certified Administrator
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in Splunk Administration
- 3+ years of experience with AWS environments
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Experience in data onboarding and parsing
- Solid understanding of system security and data integrity principles
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Preferred Skills & Competencies:
- Proficiency in Linux and Windows system administration
- Strong troubleshooting skills (hardware, software, and networking)
- Familiarity with TCP/IP, DNS, and log management techniques
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible)
- Programming/scripting experience (Python, PowerShell, Bash)
Preferred Certifications & Experience:
- Red Hat certifications (RHCSA, RHCE)
- Splunk Enterprise Security (ES) experience
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect or SysOps Administrator
- CISSP or similar security certifications
- Infrastructure automation experience
- Experience with FedRAMP or DoD environments
- Familiarity with NIST 800-53/800-171 compliance frameworks
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