Splunk, Linux and VMware Systems Engineer at Franklin Lakes, NJ

Splunk, Linux and VMware Systems Engineer at Franklin Lakes, NJ

Position: Splunk, Linux and VMware Systems Engineer

Location: Franklin Lakes, NJ

Duration: Full Time

Job Description:

Individual must possess excellent working knowledge of Splunk (version 6+), Red Hat Linux, and VMware. Any working knowledge of AIX 5.3 through 7.1 and HP-UX 11.x operating systems in addition to any supporting tools, management environments, and virtualization technologies are a significant plus. Seeking individual with 3-5+ years working directly with Splunk, Red Hat Linux, and VMware technologies as their primary job focus.

Key Job Functions:

1. Splunk Role and Responsibilities:

• Splunk cluster design, development, integration, and management.
• Standardize Splunk forwarder deployment, configuration, and maintenance across a variety of UNIX and Windows platforms.
• Troubleshoot Splunk server and forwarder problems and issues.
• Assist internal users of Splunk in designing and maintaining production-quality dashboards.
• Mentor and train Splunk users and administrators.
• Participate as an escalation point for 24x7 operations support for Splunk.
• Monitor the Splunk infrastructure for capacity planning and optimization.
• Design core scripts to automate Splunk maintenance and alerting tasks.
• Support Splunk on UNIX, Linux, and Windows-based platforms.
• Proven track record of automating processes and procedures.

• Engineer solutions to complex issues and projects.
• Provide technical directions and lead technology decisions and discussions to drive positive change.
• Proficient in cloud-based solutions and technologies, specifically within the IaaS space.
• Proficient in using UNIX performance tools such as sar, top, nmon, vmstat, iostat, etc.
• Proficiencies with the installation, integration, tuning, and troubleshooting of multi-vendor UNIX environments.
• In-depth knowledge and experience with Red-Hat Enterprise Linux and VMware.
• Knowledge of AIX, HP-UX, and other platforms is a plus.
• Working knowledge and understanding of Networking/Routing, firewalls, load balancer technologies, and other network concepts and appliances.
• Knowledge and understanding of Web and Middleware technologies is a plus such as Apache, Tom Cat, Mule, Data Power, XML Appliances, PEGA, Cognos, Broad Vision, SOA, J2EE.

• Detail-oriented and experience working in a production environment using Change Control practices.
• Possesses expert-level knowledge of UNIX Operating Systems and tools.
• Serve as technical lead and fill role of SME instructing, directing, and mentoring peers and co-workers.
• Participate in cross-functional teams that design, develop, and implement systems architecture and supporting infrastructure.
• Manage continuous enhancement of the systems infrastructure to meet challenging business requirements.
• Formulate and recommend standards for achieving maximum performance and efficiency of the system.
• Participate in the planning for retirement of systems programs and migration of systems infrastructure.
• Participate in cross-functional work groups to assess business needs, develop a systems architecture strategy, and implementation plans.
• Determine feasibility, cost, and time required, compatibility with current system, and system capabilities.
• Implement system architecture strategies.
• Design, develop, and implement operational processes and procedures.
• Write documentation describing systems design and architecture, logic, and operational processes.
• May develop user manuals and operating procedures.

Education:

College degree in Information Systems or related field and 8+ years’ experience.

Required Technical Skills: Splunk, Linux, Unix, VMware, IBM AIX, IBM VIOS.