System Administrator / Splunk - #179369

Join AZAD Technology Partners as a System Administrator and provide the design, implementation, administration, and maintenance of the overall Splunk infrastructure in support a Network and System Operations Center within a high security regional enterprise energy utility environment. This individual will make impactful contributions by developing, deploying, and maintaining a large data analytics platform for integrating data streams from multiple sources. Additionally, will capture requirements, assist in system design in the full life-cycle; from concept, data ingestion, data governance application decomposition, creation of dashboards, to implementation in medium to large scale environments using industry data management tools (e.g. Splunk) to capture large volumes of data.

This is a 2 years plus consultant position with high probability of long term and ongoing continued employment. This position is full time onsite in Vancouver, Washington.

The hourly pay rate range for this position is $61.00 - $66.00 depending on related qualifications and experience, as well as composition of selected compensation package.

The Ideal Candidate Must Possess The Minimum Qualifications

A degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a directly-related technical discipline is preferred.

With an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in applicable fields, 8 years of experience is required.

Without an applicable degree, 10 years of progressive hand-on experience in, design, implementation, and support of moderate to complex Splunk Solutions is required.

Experience must include direct work experience in Information Technology performing System Administration.

Experience includes a minimum combination of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.

5 years of IT Security Center Operations (SOC) experience in complex environments with extensive knowledge of computer networking and platforms, including (but not limited to) network operating systems; firewalls; intrusion detection/prevention systems; wireless security including wireless intrusion prevention systems; web proxies; vulnerability scanning technologies; VPN's; Windows and Unix-based platforms; identity management; IT incident response; security configuration automation, logging and network architecture.

Must have hands on experience with Splunk in Multi-cluster/Multi-site environment.

Setting up Splunk Forwarding for new application tiers introduced into the environment.

Hands-on experience architecting, building, deploying Splunk instances.

Working knowledge of Splunk Validated Architectures.

Creating/Testing/Deploying Splunk upgrades, configurations changes, etc. in multiple environments.

Monitor the Splunk infrastructure (Identify bad searches, dashboards, overall health of Splunk), to identify bad searches/dashboards and partnering with the creators to improve performance).

Solid grasp of best practices as recommended by Splunk.

Experience with administration in both the Linux and Windows operating systems; comfortable on the command line interface, including writing python and basic shell scripts.

Working knowledge or recent experience with scripting languages (bash, python, or Perl), networking, system administration, databases and analytical tools.

Experience with ticketing management systems such as Change Gear or Cherwell.

AZAD Technology Partners is looking for bright, talented, flexible, and customer centric problem solvers who enjoy the challenges associated with solving the most complex problems by utilizing the most sophisticated technologies and strong people skills.

Founded and managed by technologists and engineers, AZAD is a leading provider of Technology Consulting and Engineering Solutions to Fortune 500 and innovative high-tech firms since 1992.

AZAD's model provides a unique employment experience that is career path focused, relationship based and dedicated to advocacy and retention with an average tenure of 9 years.

Our collaborative approach to support our clients, projects and our passion about technology is key to our success. Join AZAD's professional team and enhance your career by being engaged with some of the most innovative projects in the Pacific Northwest.

If you enjoy working in such an environment, we encourage you to apply.

EXCELLENT EMPLOYEE BENEFITS including Co-paid Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Cafeteria Plan, Paid Sick Leave, 401K Plan, Credit Union Membership, and Referral Bonus.

U.S. Citizens only for Federal Clearance Requirement.

AZAD Technology Partners values diversity - in backgrounds and in experiences.

Since our inception, we have witnessed how our diverse workforce has thrived while contributing to the increases in innovation and advancements in the client organizations we serve.

AZAD Technology Partners is committed to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and is striving to build an even more diverse, inclusive team that reflects the people and communities where we live and work.

AZAD Technology Partners is an equal opportunity employer that considers and employs qualified individuals based upon job related qualifications regardless of race, color, sex, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, national origin, age or any other status protected under applicable local, state or federal law. AZAD Technology Partners takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified employees and applicants who are disabled, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, Armed Forces services medal veterans, and other protected veterans.

AZAD Technology Partners is a Certified Minority Owned Business and OFCCP compliant.

With an associate or bachelor's degree in applicable fields, 8 years of experience is required.

Without an applicable degree, 10 years of progressive hand-on experience in, design, implementation, and support of moderate to complex Splunk Solutions is required.

Experience must include direct work experience in Information Technology performing System Administration.

Experience includes a minimum combination of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.

5 years of IT Security Center Operations (SOC) experience in complex environments with extensive knowledge of computer networking and platforms, including (but not limited to) network operating systems; firewalls; intrusion detection/prevention systems; wireless security including wireless intrusion prevention systems; web proxies; vulnerability scanning technologies; VPN's; Windows and Unix-based platforms; identity management; IT incident response; security configuration automation, logging and network architecture.

Must have hands on experience with Splunk in Multi-cluster/Multi-site environment.

Setting up Splunk Forwarding for new application tiers introduced into the environment.

Hands-on experience architecting, building, deploying Splunk instances.

Working knowledge of Splunk Validated Architectures.

Creating/Testing/Deploying Splunk upgrades, configurations changes, etc. in multiple environments.

Monitor the Splunk infrastructure (Identify bad searches, dashboards, overall health of Splunk), to identify bad searches/dashboards and partnering with the creators to improve performance).

Solid grasp of best practices as recommended by Splunk.

Experience with administration in both the Linux and Windows operating systems; comfortable on the command line interface, including writing python and basic shell scripts.

Working knowledge or recent experience with scripting languages (bash, python, or Perl), networking, system administration, databases and analytical tools.

Experience with ticketing management systems such as Change Gear or Cherwell.