About DLS EngineeringDLS is an engineering firm with 30 years of Federal Government contracting experience. Our small business efficiencies coupled with a commitment to excellence allow us to provide reliable solutions with integrity for our nation's most critical defense and national security priorities.
Position overview:DLS Engineering is seeking a System Administrator III (Splunk Admin) professional for a full-time position in support of the Air Force Intranet Control (AFINC) program at Gunter Annex in Montgomery, Alabama. This is an on-site position.
As part of AFINC, the mission of the 26th Network Operations Squadron (26 NOS) is to provide mission assurance to the warfighter through the operation, management, and defense of the Department of Defense Information Network (DODIN). In the execution of its mission, the 26 NOS maintains network infrastructure, to include routers, switches, proxies, firewalls, servers, workstations, printers, Storage Area Networks (SAN) and test labs, to provide maneuverability and defense of both classified and unclassified networks.
A day in the life:- Design, deploy, configure, and manage Splunk clustered infrastructure on RHEL, including Splunk indexers, search heads, forwarders, and deployment servers. Administering Splunk Apps to include developing new or extending existing Apps to perform specialized functionality.
- Develop and implement strategies for efficient data ingestion, parsing, and indexing, ensuring availability and optimal performance of Splunk data repositories.
- Consulting with teams to customize searches, reports, dashboards and configure Splunk to meet their requirements.
- Create and maintain documentation detailing architecture components, configurations, monitoring & alerting setup, troubleshooting guides, and checklists.
- Implement and maintain security controls, and data protection measures in line with best practices and DISA STIG requirements.
When I read the below it sounds like me:- 5+ years of professional experience with Splunk performing systems administration, including installations, configurations, monitoring system performance and availability, upgrades, troubleshooting, and dashboard design in a Red Hat Enterprise Linux environment (RHEL).
- Strong familiarity with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) administration.
- Strong understanding of network protocols, security frameworks, and compliance standards.
- Active Secret Clearance (required)
- IAT II Certification: CCNA, CCNA, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, or SSCP
- Splunk Enterprise Certified Admin OR Splunk Enterprise Security Certified Admin
Other information:- We offer a competitive salary and a 401k program with company match.
- We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance.
- We offer a generous paid time off package
- If accommodation is needed with the application and / or the interview process for applicants with disabilities, please contact Human Resources at .
- DLS is an E-Verify company.
- DLS is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, race, religion, sex (pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity), national origin, or disability. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. If you believe you have been discriminated against, please contact Barbara Ellison. You also have the right to file a charge of discrimination with the equal employment opportunity commission.
- Must be able pass a government background check, which will be completed before employment.
The pay range for this role is:
85,000 - 89,000 USD per year (Montgomery, AL)
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