Splunk Consulting Engineer (Min. Secret Clearance Req.)

Who we are...

All the relevant skills, qualifications and experience that a successful applicant will need are listed in the following description.

August Schell offers 30 years of experience in providing our customers innovative solutions and engineering services to their most challenging needs.

We thrive on navigating complex IT difficulties and are driven to find the best solutions for our customers. Our team delivers expert knowledge in cyber security, big data, endpoint security, and cloud solutions.

Our ability to serve our customers with continued excellence is a direct reflection of our dedicated and exceptional people.

At August Schell, we are not only a team, we are a family.

What we are looking for...

August Schell is seeking a candidate for an exciting opportunity to use their Splunk talents and experience in our Splunk Cleared Engineer role.

This candidate will ensure the smooth deployment of their enterprise technologies to customers. The ideal candidate for this role has sharp Splunk knowledge and keen problem-solving skills who can quickly analyze, identify and resolve complicated issues, as well as bring to light other solutions not previously considered.

August Schell Splunk engineers are self-motivated, have an insatiable thirst to learn new technologies, thrive in a fast-paced environment and drive for customer success.

This position will be a combination of work in the DMV area and provide the opportunity to travel in the United States.

What you will do...

• Drive complex deployments of Splunk while working side-by-side with our customers.
• Solve unique challenges across a variety of use cases.
• Collaborate across customer organizations to identify limiting parameters and determine the best way to overcome environmental challenges.
• Leverage your experience and share best practices to develop innovative solutions for maximum user adoption, product value, and customer satisfaction.

What you will bring...

• Active Secret Security Clearance or higher required.
• A Splunk Enterprise Certified Architect Certification.
• 1-2 years of experience in technical consulting.
• Experience in both Unix and Windows operating systems; comfortable on the command line interface.
• Demonstrable understanding of common enterprise applications (especially in the areas of security and finance).
• Ability to quickly explore, examine and understand complex problems and apply to customers' use cases.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate with technical and non-technical professionals of all levels; from IT administrators to executive stakeholders.
• Be self-motivated and self-educating; as well as able to work well on a team.
• High level of organization with a healthy sense of urgency, ability to prioritize, communicate clearly and effectively, and meet aggressive deadlines with competing priorities.
• Excellent Troubleshooting Skills. Ability to successfully resolve issues in a timely and systematic method.

Stand out with...

• Strong knowledge / experience with Linux (RedHat, CentOS), Windows Server (2008 R2 and greater), Shell Scripting (Bash, PowerShell), and Splunk Enterprise.
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Assurance or other relevant field.

What you will gain...

• The opportunity to work with numerous clients and expand your industry network and knowledge.
• Valuable customer-facing experience in a variety of professional settings.
• First-hand experience in solving challenging and complex IT environments.

All are welcome...

August Schell is a proud Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We believe that diversity, inclusion, and recognizing that our employees’ unique differences, perspectives, and ideals are the backbone of our organization’s success.

We welcome all persons and the talent they have to offer regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.

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