Splunk Traveling Engineer (Secret) DC, MD, VA

About the role

August Schell is seeking a Splunk Cleared Engineer to support complex deployments of Splunk technology to customers. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Splunk, Unix, Windows, and experience in technical consulting.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• Active Secret level security clearance (or higher).
• 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).
• Willing to travel 50%-75% (primarily US travel).
• Valid U.S. Drivers License (required).
• 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.

Qualifications

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

Skills

• Self-motivated and self-educating.
• Collaborative and communicative.
• Organized and able to prioritize tasks.
• Quickly resolves complex issues.

Benefits

August Schell offers a competitive benefits package including health insurance, retirement savings plans, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $75,000 to $160,000 per year, based on qualifications, experience, and market alignment. This position is classified as Exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Non-exempt employees are eligible for overtime pay in accordance with federal and state law for hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek.