Splunk Engineer

Darkblade Systems, a CIS Secure company, is a trusted provider of specialized capabilities to priority programs within the defense and intelligence communities, delivering scientific, engineering, technical, operational support and training services. Darkblade strives to be a business that puts people first: clients, colleagues, employees, and teammates. Our cleared personnel are experts in the operationalization and deployment of new and emerging technologies. We're seeking a Splunk Engineer for a unique, tailored mission.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Utilizing Splunk software for searching, monitoring, and analyzing machine-generated data. 
• Scripting Experience (python etc.); pulling data from tools via RestAPI;
• Administering Splunk clusters.
• Upgrading the tool when required.
• API data calls.
• IAVA support.
• Perform CentOS7 to RHEL8 upgrades.
• Pulling logs for servers.
• Creating dashboards and briefing material using Splunk data for COR-T.

OPERATING HOURS AND EXPECTATIONS:

• This position operates 100% onsite unless otherwise discussed and approved by the Program Manager and customer; work is conducted on a standard eight (8) hour schedule Monday - Friday.

TRAVEL:

• This position requires no travel.

CLEARANCE:

• Active Top Secret / SCI and Full Scope/Lifestyle Polygraph is required upon application for initial consideration.   *** This position is not open for any clearance upgrades, reactivation, or sponsorship.***

EDUCATION:

• MA/MS and 5yrs experience, or;
• BA/BS in Computer Engineering or related field and seven (7) years of experience.

CERTIFICATION(S): 

• N/A

 REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Significant understanding of Splunk Software and the tools necessary to perform the work.
• Scripting Experience (python etc.); pulling data from tools via RestAPI;
• MASH
• Experience with Splunk metrics, diagnosing problems, and pulling data from repositories on servers from tools such as CASPORT, LATTEART, JIRA, and CONFLUENCE.
• Creating Splunk Dashboards

Darkblade Systems, an Intrepid Solutions company, is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.