Splunk Engineer

Splunk Engineer

We are launching people to the Moon and Mars. If you want to be part of this amazing mission and enjoy working in a great team environment, we would love to have you as part of our team that is making history, today. It takes big ideas and determination to take NASA's vision and make it reality. That's what we do every day. The COMET contract provides overall management and implementation of ground systems capabilities, flight hardware processing, and launch operations at NASA's Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida. These tasks will support the International Space Station, Ground Systems Development and Operations, and the Space Launch System, Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle, and Launch Services programs.

We are seeking an experienced and driven Splunk engineer to manage and enhance our Splunk environment. The ideal candidate will be responsible for deploying, configuring, maintaining and optimizing Splunk instances while ensuring optimal performance, security and integration into critical systems/networks.

Responsibilities:

• Architect, deploy and effectively configure Splunk instances, including forwarders and indexers.
• Manage and optimize data ingestion and archival.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and alerts for various data sources.
• Stay up-to-date with Splunk features and best practices, and recommend improvements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Splunk performance, data accuracy, and availability.
• Automate the deployment, monitoring and management of Splunk instances.
• Fluent in SPL.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in related field with at least four years IT experience or six years of IT experience.
• Subject matter expert in the deployment, management and optimization of Splunk.
• 2 years of experience deploying, managing and sustaining Splunk in a large-scale environment.
• Experienced in Linux/Unix system administration.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash) for automation of tasks.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Essential Functions:

• Position may involve extended periods of sitting, walking, standing and use of stairs.
• Position may require individual to travel daily to different areas on site.
• All work must be completed in a safe manner in accordance with NASA and company safety standards.

Work Environment:

• Will be required to work inside and outside throughout the test complex.
• All work must be completed in a safe manner in accordance with NASA and company safety standards.

Equipment and Machines:

• Personal computer, scanner, copy machine, telephone, laser printer, fax machine, and other office equipment including desk supplies.

Attendance:

• Work assignments are normally 8 hours shifts, 5 consecutive days per week.
• Must be dependable and punctual.
• Occasional overtime, sometimes with short notice, is required to meet demanding schedule

Other Essential Functions:

• If offered a position, proof of U.S. Citizenship or Legal Permanent Resident/Green Card holder of the United States is required.
• Needs to have clear, concise, and accurate communication skills.
• Must have ability to work well with office staff and customer representatives.
• Government security clearance may be required in the future.
• Must be able to travel to support position requirements. This may include travel to and from customer location, which may involve airline travel. In some cases, accommodations can be made for POV, if necessary.
• Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.
• Must maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters good relations with customers, clients, co-workers, and management.
• Must pass a federal background investigation.
• Must comply with all "drug free workplace" requirements as mandated by directives issued by the appropriate federal contracting officer and the company, which requires drug testing for use of illegal drugs by employees in sensitive positions.

Access to Kennedy Space Center Amenities:

• Child Development Center
• Discounted tickets to local attractions and theme parks
• Credit Union
• Fitness Center
• Barbershop
• NASA Exchanges

Flexible Schedule and Telework:

• At Amentum, we value your time and commitment. Here at Kennedy Space Center, we offer partial telework options and flexible work schedules for many of our positions. The ability to utilize a flex schedule or telework will depend on your department's demands and needs.