Splunk Architect

Primary Skills: Splunk Architecture, Splunk Enterprise, Search Head & Indexer Clustering, Linux, Shell Scripting, Python/Java, Performance Tuning, Troubleshooting, Data Analytics

Secondary Skills: Terraform, OpenShift, Bitbucket, CI/CD, Ansible, Puppet, Chef, AutoSys, Windows Administration, Regex, Monitoring Tools, Agile/DevOps, Splunk Certifications.

Required Skill:

• Expert-level Splunk Architect experience
• Well-versed with search head and indexer clustering topology
• Hands-on shell scripting and Linux/Windows system administration experience
• Some expertise in programming languages such as Java, Python and/or Windows scripts
• Thorough knowledge of regular expressions
• Strong debugging and analytical skills
• Good communication skills and tenaciousness to drive vendors, system admins and others to deliver solutions together
• Creative individual with a track record of working on and implementing innovative technology solutions

Desired Skill:

• Experience with deployment tools such as Ansible, Puppet, Chef, BladeLogic and/or AutoSys
• Experience working in a secure, multi-data center environment
• Experience with other monitoring tools
• Splunk Enterprise Certified Administrator
• Splunk Enterprise Certified Architect
• Resolving and influencing the positive outcome of conflicting objectives and priorities
• Strong, proactive leadership capabilities – inspiring fellowship
• Ability to stimulate and participate in creative thinking for out-of-the-box solutions
• Ability to effectively communicate, interact with and influence
• Work effectively within a fast-paced, cohesive team