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Splunk Analyst
| Company | Leidos |
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| Location | Woodlawn, MD, USA |
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| Salary | $85150 – $153925 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
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| Experience Level | Mid Level |
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Requirements
- In-depth knowledge of Splunk software
- Familiarity with Splunk’s architecture and components
- Strong analytical skills
- Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of experience, master’s and 2 years of experience or 8+ years in lieu of a degree
- Proven experience with Splunk administration, including data ingestion, indexing, and performance optimization
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust.
Responsibilities
- Provide daily support for Splunk infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance and availability.
- Analyze existing Splunk deployments to identify areas for improvement and implement necessary changes.
- Manage data ingestion processes, indexing, and monitor search performance and storage utilization.
- Conduct in-depth analysis and gather relevant metrics to assess the efficiency and effectiveness of the Splunk environment.
- Optimize search queries, data models, and indexing strategies to enhance search performance and reduce response times.
- Fine-tune Splunk configurations and parameters to maximize resource utilization and minimize bottlenecks.
- Analyze and document detailed reports summarizing findings from the Splunk review and optimization process.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address issues and implement best practices for Splunk usage.
Preferred Qualifications
- Splunk certification (e.g., Splunk Certified Power User, Splunk Certified Admin)
- Experience with performance tuning and optimization in Splunk environments
- Understanding of IT security concepts and practices.
