Senior Splunk Engineer

JOB SUMMARY:

Architects, develops, and implements architecture for our Splunk environments and serves as a Senior Splunk SME. Provide Linux Server support, design, and development for customer and mission critical systems. Collaborate with Clemson teams and ensure compatibility with backend systems and existing architectural directions. Perform other duties as assigned.

JOB DUTIES:

60% - Essential

• Infrastructure Engineering: Serves as a Senior Primary SME for Splunk. Designs and optimizes Splunk platform architecture for large-scale and distributed deployments. Implements and maintains Splunk platform infrastructure and configuration. Work closely with the Clemson Splunk admin team and Clemson Splunk Community on feature requests, update planning, and product roadmap alignment. Undertakes day-to-day Splunk operational and user support. Also serves as an enterprise Linux infrastructure engineer for Splunk environment, primarily as an administrator of multi-datacenter Linux deployments and related technologies. Serves as a Splunk technical resource. Assists in scripting automation tasks and as an administrator of multi-datacenter Linux deployments and related technologies. Serves as a technical resource.

20% - Essential

• Infrastructure Development:

Develops and customizes Splunk and dashboards, and builds advanced visualizations especially managing and configuring Linux VMs. Researches, designs, develops, writes and tests new complex computer technologies and software, contributing to departmental research and development projects. Consults with project managers, analysts, programmers, administrators, other IT professionals on issues, i.e. system design, limitations and capabilities, performance.

10% - Essential

• Systems Support:

Serves in on-call rotation. Follows industry standard best practices and CCIT policies and procedures.

10% - Essential

• Trains and advises less skilled systems administrators and provides expert technical assistance for others. Serves as an engineering liaison between teams and departments. Determines best practices and appropriate architectures.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

• A bachelor's degree in computer science or related field and experience in computer system development and modification. Relevant experience may be substituted for bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.

Work Experience:

• Experience in Linux Server Administration. 2 year Splunk or ELK experience.

License's & Certifications:

• RHCA or RHCE or equivalent Linux administration certificate preferred

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with Linux operating systems. Ability to troubleshoot and optimize Linux-based systems.

• Strong experience with one or more cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Knowledge of cloud services, server less computing, and containerization.

RESPONSIBILITIES

JOB KNOWLEDGE

Comprehensive Job Knowledge

• Comprehensive knowledge of theories and practices and ability to use in complex, difficult and/or unprecedented situations

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

No Supervisory Duties

• Not responsible for supervising employees.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES

No Budget Responsibilities

• No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

25%

• Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself

75%- Must be able to operate a computer and be able to communicate electronically.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

No Work Conditions

WORK SCHEDULE:

Standard Hours: 37.5

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

Expected Salary Range: ($ 66,892.00 - $ 90,000.00)

Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL

Essential Level 2 employee

Required to maintain/resume essential support functions, deliver direct care services, and/or provide recovery support before normal operations resume. Some positions in this category may be required to work remotely or be on-call.

JOB LOCATION:

Clemson, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

May 6, 2024

MILITARY AND VETERAN:

MILITARY EQUIVALENCY:

Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.

VETERAN PREFERENCE:

South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

State policy for veteran preference states that for qualifying, full-time permanent positions, a veteran applicant may receive preference if they meet the job's minimum qualifications, were discharged under honorable conditions from the military, and submit their DD-214 for confidential review by the Office of Human Resources.

To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email hrjob@clemson.edu upon submission of your application.

CLOSING STATEMENT:

Clemson University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, pregnancy, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information.

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