Splunk Systems Engineer

Archesys is a technology consulting firm specializing in innovative cloud/devops solutions and services for clients in public-sector industries. We pride ourselves on our cutting-edge technologies, exceptional customer service, and collaborative work environment.

We're seeking a talented System Engineer – Splunk ITSI to uphold the availability, performance, and security of our customers production systems. You'll be a champion of reliability, utilizing your diverse technology background to design, build, and maintain the infrastructure that powers our customers solutions. This plays a pivotal role in impacting our customer's critical production environments.

This is a fully remote, full-time position.

As a System Engineer – Splunk ITSI , you will develop and apply advanced software/systems methods, theories and research techniques in the investigation and solution of complex and advanced technical problems. May plan, conduct and technically contribute to projects or major phases of significant projects, collaborate on efforts with technical support staff in the performance of assigned projects. Will oversee the continued operations and glass table development of a Splunk ITSI platform. Analyzes, evaluates and plans method of approach and organizes means to achieve complex technical problem solutions. Conducts investigations and tests of considerable complexity and integration with other Splunk Enterprise. Identifies data flows, system thresholds and data sources into glass table requirements to visualize business processes. Reviews projects progress and evaluates results. Recommends corrections in technical applications and analysis. Specifies materials, equipment and supplies required for completion and implementation of technical projects. Evaluates vendor capabilities to provide required products or services. May provide technical consultation to technical staff or other organizations.

Key Responsibilities:

1. System Reliability & Monitoring: Design, develop, and manage robust monitoring and alerting systems (e.g., Datadog, Cloudwatch, Splunk, Newrelic). Proactively identify and resolve potential performance bottlenecks.
2. Process Improvement: Contribute to the development and implementation of efficient change management, incident response, and disaster recovery processes. Lead post-incident reviews and root cause analysis.
3. Incident Response: Serve as a key player in rapidly analyzing, troubleshooting, and resolving production issues, collaborating with development teams to minimize downtime. Automation: Champion automation to streamline CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Terraform, CloudFormation), reduce toil, and enhance our infrastructure's self-healing capabilities.
4. Capacity Planning: Assess future needs, proactively manage resource allocation, and optimize performance within our cloud environment (AWS, Azure).
5. Continuous Improvement: Embrace Agile methodologies and DevOps principles to drive continuous improvement in our systems' reliability, scalability, and resilience.

Qualifications:

Educational Background:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Certification Requirements:

1. Certifications in cloud technologies like AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Google Professional Cloud Architect.
2. Certifications in container technologies such as Docker Certified Associate or Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) are highly desirable.
3. Splunk Enterprise Certified Admin or Splunk Enterprise Certified Architect or Splunk Core Certified Consultant or Splunk IT Service Intelligence Certified Admin

Experience:

1. 3-5 years of hands-on experience with cloud computing, DevOps practices, and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE).
2. Proven experience in implementing and managing containerized environments.

Skills:

1. Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
2. Deep understanding of CI/CD tools and version control systems like Git.
3. Expertise in implementing and managing container technologies, including Docker and Kubernetes.
4. Understanding of implementing monitoring tools such as AWS cloudwatch,AWS cloudwatch canaries, AWS cloudwatch X-ray, Splunk Enterprise, Splunk ITSI, Splunk on-call, Newrelic

Personal Attributes:

1. Excellent problem-solving abilities and analytical thinking.
2. Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts clearly.
3. A collaborative mindset, able to work effectively in team environments and contribute to knowledge sharing and best practices.

All work must be conducted within the U.S., excluding U.S. territories. Some federal contracts require U.S. citizenship to be eligible for employment.

You must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. now and in the future without sponsorship.

As the US Government is our clientele, you may be required to obtain a public trust or security clearance.

Some of our available roles are on federal contracts that require a degree or additional years of experience as a substitute.
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What We Offer

1. Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plan, and generous paid time off.
2. Opportunity to work with a talented team of professionals on exciting and innovative projects.
3. Flexible work arrangements, including remote work options.
4. Continuous learning and development opportunities, including access to training resources and professional development programs. A collaborative and inclusive work environment that values diversity and encourages growth.

Join us at Archesys and be part of a team dedicated to delivering cutting-edge cloud solutions for clients in the public sector. Your expertise and passion for technology will help us continue to innovate and grow. We look forward to welcoming you to our team and supporting your success as a System Engineer – Splunk ITSI.

Archesys participate in E-Verify. Upon hire, we will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Archesys is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, religion, sex.