What are the responsibilities and job description for the Splunk IT Administrator position at Corpay?
What We Need
Corpay is currently looking to hire a Splunk IT Administrator. As a Splunk IT Administrator, you will be deploying, managing, and optimizing Splunk environments in large-scale enterprise settings. This role involves administering Splunk systems, integrating data sources, building dashboards, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support monitoring and reporting needs. Familiarity with integration into monitoring tools like Dynatrace, Gigamon, and SolarWinds is highly desired.
How We Work
As a Splunk IT Administrator, you will be expected to work on-site reporting to our Peachtree Corners office location.
Corpay will set you up for success by providing:
Company-issued equipment
Assigned workspace in an on-site environment
Formal, hands-on training
Role Responsibilities
The responsibilities of the role will include:
Installing, configuring, and maintaining Splunk environments, including Splunk Cloud and On-Premises systems.
Administering core Splunk components, such as indexers, search heads, cluster masters, deployment servers, and forwarders.
Overseeing system health, manage upgrades, patches, and performance tuning to ensure high availability and reliability.
Integrating and onboarding diverse data sources, ensuring accurate parsing, normalization, and enrichment.
Developing and enforcing data models compliant with the Common Information Model (CIM) for consistent analysis and correlation.
Maintaining data integrity and security across hybrid cloud and on-premises infrastructures.
Monitoring Splunk system performance, resource utilization, and service availability.
Optimizing Splunk indexing, searching, and storage efficiencies.
Troubleshooting and resolving Splunk-related performance or functionality issues promptly.
Designing, developing, and maintaining visually intuitive dashboards, reports, and alerts to address business and operational requirements.
Collaborating with stakeholders to translate technical data into actionable insights
Working closely with IT, security, business teams and others to understand monitoring and data visualization needs.
Providing technical guidance and support for Splunk-related issues, including user training and documentation.
Conducting regular check points with key stakeholders to ensure our products and services are effective and meeting the needs of our consumers.
Configuring and integrating Splunk with existing monitoring solutions, including SolarWinds, Dynatrace, and Gigamon, to enhance observability and incident response.
Qualifications & Skills
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field.
2 years of experience managing Splunk environments in enterprise settings.
5 years of experience in IT infrastructure, networking, architecture, administration, security, or similar
Strong hands-on experience with Linux, both administration and engineering.
Proficiency in Splunk Cloud and on-premise deployments.
Expertise in scripting languages such as PERL, shell scripting, and Regex.
Knowledge of Splunk Search Processing Language (SPL) for crafting complex queries.
Ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues efficiently.
: Effective communication, documentation, and presentation skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.
Splunk certifications (e.g., Splunk Enterprise Certified Administrator or Architect).
Experience designing, developing, and deploying customized Splunk technical add-ons.
Familiarity with automation tools such as Ansible or Puppet.
Understanding of XDR security frameworks and SIEM best practices.
Experience with additional monitoring platforms such as SolarWinds, Gigamon and Dynatrace.
Benefits & Perks
Medical, Dental & Vision benefits available the 1st month after hire
Automatic enrollment into our 401k plan (subject to eligibility requirements)
Virtual fitness classes offered company-wide
Robust PTO offerings including: major holidays, vacation, sick, personal, & volunteer time
Employee discounts with major providers (i.e. wireless, gym, car rental, etc.)
Philanthropic support with both local and national organizations
Fun culture with company-wide contests and prizes