What are the responsibilities and job description for the Splunk Engineer position at TEKsystems c/o Allegis Group?
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Job Description:
The Splunk Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining Splunk solutions to support the NY MECM project security and monitoring needs.
Key responsibilities:
Setting up data sources to collect logs, events, and metrics from various systems (EC2, applications, network devices) into the Splunk cloud
Defining data collection strategies, including data parsing and field extraction rules
Developing complex Splunk search queries to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies in data
Creating custom visualizations (charts, graphs, tables) to effectively present data insights on dashboards
Utilizing Splunk's search functions to troubleshoot issues, investigate incidents, and perform root cause analysis
Configuring real-time alerts based on specific search criteria to proactively notify teams of critical events
Managing alert thresholds and escalation procedures
Monitoring Splunk system health and performance
Designing and building interactive dashboards to provide key performance indicators (KPIs) and insights to stakeholders
Customizing dashboard layouts and access controls for different user groups
Managing Splunk user accounts and permissions to ensure data security and compliance
Defining roles and assigning appropriate access levels for different user groups
Required Skills:
Strong understanding of Splunk search language (SPL) and data manipulation techniques
Experience with data collection methods and data ingestion pipelines
Proficiency in creating visualizations and dashboards within Splunk
Knowledge of IT operations, system logs, and network protocols
Ability to troubleshoot issues related to data processing and analysis within Splunk
Familiarity with cloud computing concepts and potentially experience with AWS (preferred) or other cloud platforms
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Proven experience as a Splunk Engineer with a focus on Splunk SaaS
Strong knowledge of Splunk architecture, components, and deployment methodologies
Experience with Splunk Enterprise Security (ES) and IT Service Intelligence (ITSI) is a plus
Proficiency in creating and managing Splunk dashboards, reports, and alerts
Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) and automation tools
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment
Splunk certifications (e.g., Splunk Certified Admin, Splunk Certified Architect) are preferred.
Skills
Splunk, Aws, Security, Git, Scripting
Top Skills Details
Splunk,Aws,Security
Additional Skills & Qualifications
If they can come to Albany NY once a quarter, that would be ideal.
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $70.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 4, 2025.
About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
Job Description:
The Splunk Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining Splunk solutions to support the NY MECM project security and monitoring needs.
Key responsibilities:
Setting up data sources to collect logs, events, and metrics from various systems (EC2, applications, network devices) into the Splunk cloud
Defining data collection strategies, including data parsing and field extraction rules
Developing complex Splunk search queries to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies in data
Creating custom visualizations (charts, graphs, tables) to effectively present data insights on dashboards
Utilizing Splunk's search functions to troubleshoot issues, investigate incidents, and perform root cause analysis
Configuring real-time alerts based on specific search criteria to proactively notify teams of critical events
Managing alert thresholds and escalation procedures
Monitoring Splunk system health and performance
Designing and building interactive dashboards to provide key performance indicators (KPIs) and insights to stakeholders
Customizing dashboard layouts and access controls for different user groups
Managing Splunk user accounts and permissions to ensure data security and compliance
Defining roles and assigning appropriate access levels for different user groups
Required Skills:
Strong understanding of Splunk search language (SPL) and data manipulation techniques
Experience with data collection methods and data ingestion pipelines
Proficiency in creating visualizations and dashboards within Splunk
Knowledge of IT operations, system logs, and network protocols
Ability to troubleshoot issues related to data processing and analysis within Splunk
Familiarity with cloud computing concepts and potentially experience with AWS (preferred) or other cloud platforms
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Proven experience as a Splunk Engineer with a focus on Splunk SaaS
Strong knowledge of Splunk architecture, components, and deployment methodologies
Experience with Splunk Enterprise Security (ES) and IT Service Intelligence (ITSI) is a plus
Proficiency in creating and managing Splunk dashboards, reports, and alerts
Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) and automation tools
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment
Splunk certifications (e.g., Splunk Certified Admin, Splunk Certified Architect) are preferred.
Skills
Splunk, Aws, Security, Git, Scripting
Top Skills Details
Splunk,Aws,Security
Additional Skills & Qualifications
If they can come to Albany NY once a quarter, that would be ideal.
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $70.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 4, 2025.
About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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Salary : $60 - $70
