Splunk Administrator

Location: Chantilly, VA

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

The Opportunity:

Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical skills with big picture thinking to make an impact with Booz Allen Hamilton? You understand your customer’s environment and how to develop the right systems for their mission. Your ability to translate real-world needs into technical specifications makes you an integral part of delivering a customer focused engineering solution.  

As a Splunk systems engineer on our team, you have the chance to shape Booz Allen networks. Your customer will trust you to not only design and develop these systems, but also evolve them with advanced technology solutions. On our team, you’ll be able to broaden your skillset into areas like Splunk Administration. Join our team and create the future of Booz Allen Hamilton 

Join us. The world can’t wait. 

You Have: 

• 2+ years of experience with designing and implementing Splunk architecture and solutions tailored to business needs
• 2+ years of experience with the development and maintenance of Splunk dashboards, reports, and alerts to monitor system performance and security
• ​2+ years of experience collaborating with IT and security teams to integrate Splunk with other systems and data sources
• 1+ years of experience with troubleshooting web application support in authoring and maintaining technical documentation
• 1+ years of experience with shell scripting or PowerShell and automation tools
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues with Splunk performance and data ingestion
• Ability to conduct regular health checks and performance tuning of the Splunk environment
• Ability to provide training and support to end-users on Splunk functionalities
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
• HS diploma or GED

Nice If You Have: 

• Experience with scripting languages such as Python or Bash for automation tasks
• Experience with Splunk architecture, data ingestion, and search processing language (SPL)
• Experience with IT operations, security information, and event management (SIEM) concepts
• Ability to pay strict attention to detail
• Possession of excellent problem-solving and collaboration skills
• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Identity Statement

As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Work ModelOur people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.