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Splunk Administrator Location: Chantilly, VA Time Type: Full time Job Description Splunk Administrator The Opportunity: Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your te chn ical skills with big picture thi nk ing to make an impact with Booz Allen Hamilton? You understand your customer’s environment and how to develop the right systems for their mission. Your ability to translate real-world needs into te chn ical specifications makes you an integral part of delivering a customer focused engineering solution. As a Splu nk systems engineer on our team, you have the chance to shape Booz Allen networks. Your customer will t rus t you to not only design and develop these systems, but also evolve them with advanced te chn ology solutions. On our team, you’ll be able to broaden your skillset into areas like Splu nk Administration. Join our team and create the future of Booz Allen Hamilton Join us. The world can’t wait. You Have: 2+ years of experience with designing and implementing Splu nk architecture and solutions tailored to business needs 2+ years of experience with the development and maintenance of Splu nk dashboards, reports, and alerts to monitor system performance and security ​2+ years of experience collaborating with IT and security teams to integrate Splu nk with other systems and data sources 1+ years of experience with troubleshooting web application support in authoring and maintaining te chn ical documentation 1+ years of experience with shell scripting or PowerShell and automation tools Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues with Splu nk performance and data ingestion Ability to c ond uct regular health checks and performance tuning of the Splu nk environment Ability to provide training and support to end-users on Splu nk functionalities TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph HS diploma or GED Nice If You Have: Experience with scripting languages such as Python or Bash for automation tasks Experience with Splu nk architecture, data ingestion, and search processing language ( SPL ) Experience with IT operations, security information, and event management ( SIEM ) concepts Ability to pay strict attention to detail Possession of excellent problem-solving and collaboration skills Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Te chn ology, or a related field Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information ; TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required. Compensation At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page. Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date. Identity Statement As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. Work Model Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely. If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility. If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role. Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

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