Sr. Splunk Engineer
Company: Early Warning -
Location: Scottsdale
Posted on: August 2, 2022
Job Description:
Come build the next-gen fintech at Zelle -, where we're
relentlessly focused on empowering prosperity in all its forms.From
fast money movement for over 100 million people who can access
Zelle - directly through their banking app to new account opening
and beyond - we make a difference in the lives of consumers and
businesses every day and enable them to live their best financial
lives. And we're only getting started.With a new, state-of-the-art
HQ opening this year in Scottsdale, AZ - plus growing presences in
San Francisco and Chicago - we're entering our next big
chapter.Make your mark on what's next in fintech with Zelle
-.Overall PurposeThe Senior Splunk Engineer will support Production
Assurance and Reliability Operations Services and ensure that the
company operates a world-class enterprise log management
solution.The Senior Splunk Engineer maintains the logging
infrastructure for Splunk Enterprise and other dependent
infrastructure, such as syslog (syslog-ng/rsyslog) to ensure that
reports are available, fast and efficient. They partner with
stakeholders to gather and analyze user needs; evaluate and onboard
new data sources; and ensure the operational and security integrity
of the infrastructure. In addition, they will assist end users with
searches, dashboards, reports, and knowledge objects. The Senior
Splunk Engineer leads and/or consults on efforts pertaining to
design, architecture, scalability, business continuity, and
disaster recovery as needed.Essential Functions
- Oversees Splunk Enterprise infrastructure and tunes Splunk for
optimal onboarding of data, performance, and capacity management;
identifies gaps and areas of duplication; provides recommendations
for optimization
- Manages and maintains a complex multi-site hybrid environment
and ensures the infrastructure remains available and scalable.
Provides technical expertise in the maintenance and expansion of IT
architecture to support business needs such as software additions,
large-scale data stores and cloud -based systems
- Ensures Splunk is monitored, and effective alerting is in place
to meet SLAs and required visibility
- Manages upgrades and patching of platform to ensure EWS
identified vulnerabilities are mitigated or brought to resolution,
and the infrastructure remains within supported guidelines
- Ensures our logging environment provides for effective threat
detection and response in direct partnership with information
security teams
- Participates in incident management & incident response during
an outage or breach when needed
- Interact with internal/ external customers to gather
requirements, perform troubleshooting and aid with the creation of
Splunk search queries. Designs and develops reports and dashboards
in Splunk. Diagnoses, solves, and implements needed solutions for a
complex environment.
- Creates documentation for any addition or change to our
environment. Reviews and updates on a regular basis to ensure
accuracy.
- Ensures the security tools are supporting all compliance
efforts in collaboration with auditors
- Provides metrics for platform performance, capacity, and user
management
- Assists with compliance questionnaires as needed
- Collaborates with the Security team in security incident
resolution and risk evaluations
- On call rotation with other Splunk engineers to cover 24x7
response
- Sets and supports best practices for end users and company
standards. Stays current on the latest industry technologies,
trends, and strategies
- Support the company's commitment to protect the integrity and
confidentiality of systems and data.Minimum Qualifications
- This position requires a high school diploma or GED. Additional
college level Computer Science, Engineering or business-related
classes are beneficial.
- Minimum 5 years of progressive Splunk administration, Splunk
architect and/or logging experience in a multisite environment is
necessary
- Certification: Splunk Certified Administrator required
- Practical experience with major components of Splunk
Enterprise, including data ingestion pipelines, and SPL
- Solid Linux and Windows foundation with an emphasis of
Unix/Linux CLI
- Demonstrated proficiency with the full Splunk lifecycle,
including all major components for an enterprise deployment.
- Must have solid foundation in Linux and possess a competence to
troubleshoot various aspects of the integration including operating
system, application, and networking components as they relate to
both Splunk and syslog implementations
- Ability to handle large projects as well as take care of
day-to-day operations
- Strong sense of responsibility, ownership, and pride in
delivering quality results.
- In addition, troubleshooting and organizational skills with a
can-do attitude and the ability to adjust to changing requirements
are essential.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate across all levels of the
organization is necessary; must be able to clearly articulate
technical ideas to a non-technical audience both verbally and in
writing.
- Background and drug screenPreferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Math or
Physical Science.
- Additional related education and/or experience preferred
- Common ingestions strategies into Splunk such as UFs, HFs, HEC,
TAs/Add-ons, syslog, etc.
- Shell/Interpreter scripting a plus (e.g., Bash, PERL,
Python)
- Certifications: Splunk Core Certified Advanced Power User,
Splunk Enterprise Certified Architect (working towards or achieved
strongly desired)
- Unix/Linux administration background a strong plus
- Experience with Splunk ES / UBA
- Logging technologies (implementation/administration) -
syslog-ng/rsyslog, ELK, Filebeat, Kafka, Cribl, Fluentd,
Graylog
- X.509/PKI fundamentals with experience on practical
implementation
- Practical understanding and troubleshooting experience with the
following: UDP, TCP, SSL/TLS, HTTP/S, Rest APIs, load balancers,
forward proxiesPhysical RequirementsWorking conditions consist of a
normal office environment. Work is primarily sedentary and requires
extensive use of a computer and involves sitting for periods of
approximately four hours. Work may require occasional standing,
walking, kneeling, and reaching. Must be able to lift 10 pounds
occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently. Requires
visual acuity and dexterity to view, prepare, and manipulate
documents and office equipment including personal computers.
Requires the ability to communicate with internal and/or external
customers.Employee must be able to perform essential functions and
physical requirements of position with or without reasonable
accommodation.The above job description is not intended to be an
all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position.
Incumbents will follow instructions and perform other related
duties as assigned by their supervisor.Early Warning Services is an
affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.Some of the Ways
We Prioritize Your Health and Happiness
- Healthcare Coverage - Competitive medical, dental, and vision
plans as well as pre-tax savings through flexible spending accounts
(FSA) for commuting, health & dependent care expenses.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan - Featuring a 100% Company Safe Harbor
Match on your first 5% deferral immediately upon eligibility.
- Parental Leave - 12 weeks paid leave plus access to Maven
Maternity
- Paid Time Off - Unlimited Time Off starting on Day 1, plus 11
paid company holidays
- Employee Assistance Program - Resources and tools to help you
and your family find a solution to whatever life throws at you. And
SO much more! We continue to enhance our program, so be sure to
check our Benefits page here for the latest.Early Warning Services
is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants and
employees will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race, color, religion, religious creed, ethnicity, ancestry,
national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, ancestry,
disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other
characteristic protected by law.
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