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.
   • Design, support and maintain the Splunk infrastructure in a highly available configuration.
   • 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.
2. Systems Engineering/Administrative Roles and Responsibilities:
   • 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 Red-Hat Enterprise Linux, VMware.
   • Knowledge of AIX, HP-UX and other platforms 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.
3. Other Qualifications, Roles and Responsibilities:
   • Detail oriented and experience working in a production environment using Change Control practices.
   • Possesses an 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, & implement systems architecture and supporting infrastructure.
   • Manage continuous enhancement of the systems infrastructure to meet challenging business requirements.
   • Formulate & recommend standards for achieving maximum performance & 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, & implementation plans.
   • Determine feasibility, cost & 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 & architecture, logic and operational processes.
   • May develop user manuals & 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.