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Optiv Splunk Consulting Engineer in Washington, District Of Columbia
As a Splunk Consulting Engineer, you will be responsible for providing expert-level consulting services to our clients, helping them leverage the full potential of Splunk's capabilities for their business needs. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, assess customer requirements, design and implement Splunk solutions, and provide ongoing support and guidance. This role requires excellent technical proficiency, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with clients and internal stakeholders.
How you’ll make an impact
Conduct in-depth consultations with clients to understand their business requirements, objectives, and technical environments.
Analyze, design, and implement Splunk solutions tailored to meet client needs, ensuring optimal performance and scalability.
Develop and maintain Splunk deployment architectures, configurations, and documentation.
Provide technical guidance and best practices to clients in deploying and utilizing Splunk features, modules, and applications.
Perform troubleshooting, issue resolution, and performance optimization of Splunk deployments.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sales, project management, and support, to ensure successful project delivery and customer satisfaction.
Deliver training sessions and workshops to clients on Splunk administration, usage, and best practices.
Stay updated with the latest Splunk features, industry trends, and emerging technologies related to log management, security, and analytics.
Contribute to the development of reusable tools, scripts, and methodologies for efficient Splunk deployments.
What we’re looking for
Proven experience as a Splunk Engineer or Consultant, working with enterprise-level deployments and complex environments.
TS/SCI clearance (minimum)
Splunk Certifications (Core User up to Core Consultant)
Strong understanding of Splunk's core functionalities, including data ingestion, indexing, search processing, and visualization.
Proficiency in Splunk Enterprise, Splunk Cloud, and associated modules (e.g., Splunk Security, Splunk ITSI, Splunk ES) is desired, but not required.
Extensive knowledge of search queries, data modeling, dashboard creation, and Splunk's query language (SPL).
Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automation and data manipulation.
Solid understanding of IT infrastructure, networking concepts, and security protocols.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with a focus on detail and accuracy.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with clients and collaborate within a team.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
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What you can expect from Optiv
A company committed to championing Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion through our Employee Resource Groups (http://www.optiv.com/company/about-us#dei-group) .
Work/life balance
Professional training resources
Creative problem-solving and the ability to tackle unique, complex projects
Volunteer Opportunities. “Optiv Chips In” encourages employees to volunteer and engage with their teams and communities.
The ability and technology necessary to productively work remotely/from home (where applicable)
EEO Statement
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