SPLUNK Engineer Jr Level

Job DescriptionFind out if this opportunity is a good fit by reading all of the information that follows below.-This position is for a Jr. SPLUNK Engineer. The primary scope of duties is providing Splunk maintenance, dashboarding, and reporting support to multiple Splunk distributed enterprise environments.The Junior Splunk Engineer shall, under the guidance of the Network Operations IT Program Manager, be responsible for the daily operations and maintenance of the EOUSA/NOS Splunk deployment, to include:Perform daily administrative tasks to manage Splunk datasets and storage utilization. This includes monitoring automated backup tasks, manually backing up data if necessary, monitoring storage utilization on Splunk servers in all environments as well as network attached storage.Maintain Splunk Knowledgebase by updating existing and creating new KB articles as identified by the team.Create and update Splunk resources including saved searches, visualizations, alerts, dashboards and any other ad hoc deliverables as needed.Interface with user community and provide first level of support to troubleshoot issues or assist with any other Splunk requirements.Coordinate with, accept tasking from, accept guidance from, and collaborate on priorities with Senior Splunk engineer / Task lead.Participate in periodic stand-up task meetings. Frequency may be daily or multiple times per week based on projects in process.Create Splunk reports and dashboards as identified as needed based on enterprise customer requirements or internal team needs.Manage Splunk lookups by verifying that automated jobs are updating lookup tables properly as well making adhoc changes as necessary.Monitor, administer and maintain accessibility to Splunk components including search heads, indexers, deployers, cluster masters, forwarders and syslog servers for continuous production environment uptimeCoordinating with various components within EOUSA and DOJ to troubleshoot issuesManage and secure RHEL and Windows servers for Splunk platform including patches and access controls.Assist team with reviewing/assessing/implementing new data sources, ie: syslog, scripted input, db inputsWorking with IT Managers to validate data and provide training on new dashboard enhancementsAssist with integrating various data sets into Splunk and creating new dashboards to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, security and availability of the USAO WANProvide a weekly Progress/Exceptions Report to include a list of tasks assigned, completed, and pending.Required Education, Experience, & SkillsMust have 2 years of experience in as a SPLUNK administrator/engineer in an enterprise environment similar in size and scope to EOUSPreferred Education, Experience, & SkillsSPLUNK Certifications are preferred but not required.Pay InformationFull-Time Salary Range: $77814 - $132283Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.About BAE Systems Intelligence & SecurityBAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do—from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. xhuatnn The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.