Job Description :
The Splunk Enterprise Architect will architect enhancements, upgrades, and expansions to a large enterprise-scale Splunk environment which includes the Enterprise Security and IT Service Intelligence premium apps. He or she will drive innovation and new product testing and implementation both within the Splunk team and across the organization using Splunk. Additional responsibilities include capacity planning, new technical integrations, and best practices, assistance with migration to the cloud, and troubleshooting as needed. The Splunk Enterprise Architect provides guidance and support to the Splunk Operations team and partners closely with the AWS Cloud team, Identity and Access Management, and Splunk Development teams across the organization to enhance practices and ensure that Splunk is performing exceptionally well and reliably across the enterprise.
5+ years’ experience configuring and managing Splunk
3+ years’ experience as Splunk Admin or Architect
1+ years’ experience with Enterprise Security and/or IT Service Intelligence
Certified as either Splunk Architect or Admin
Bachelor''s Degree and a minimum 5 years of information technology experience or, in lieu of a Bachelor Degree, a High School Diploma/GED and a minimum of 9 years of information technology experience
Experience as Splunk Admin and/or Architect in an Enterprise-scale environment
Demonstrated ability to drive innovation within Splunk or using Splunk
Certified as AWS Solution Architect
Experience with Splunk Cloud
Proficient with SAML, python, JavaScript and REST
Proficient with automation tools – Chef, Ansible
Experience with Agile Management Principles
Experience with Version Control tools – Git, Bitbucket
Expertise in Data Management and Enrichment
Knowledge of Data Analytics
Results driven, strategic, conceptual, and innovative thinker
Excellent consulting skills and superior ability to develop and maintain effective client relationships
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
Highly analytical, detail-oriented, and strong problem solving with a common-sense approach to resolving problems
Expertise to clearly define complex issues despite incomplete or ambiguous information
Strong oral and written communications skills
Strong interpersonal and critical thinking skills
Excellent communication and relationship building skills
Expert knowledge of Splunk Development, including scripting and api development
Strong analytical skills.
Architect upgrades, enhancements, and expansions for a large multi-site, multiple cluster enterprise-wide Splunk Implementation, including IT Service Intelligence and Enterprise Security
Understand and advise on the development of ITSI KPIs
Drive innovation within the Splunk Ecosystem, including automation, machine learning and integration with other big data platforms
Provide end-to-end technical oversight across Splunk technology add-ons and knowledge objects
Support development of scripts (python, JavaScript, etc as needed in support of data collection and/or reporting and presentation requirements
Manage technical data governance (Security, Retention Policy, Access Controls, Standards, and Automation)
Perform capacity planning
Maintain documentation including Management Guides, Operation Plans, Workflows, Processes, and Continuity of Business Plans