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:

A)    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

B)    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 along with other performance and monitoring tools•    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.

C)    Other Qualifications, Roles and Responsibilities:

•    Detail oriented and experience working in a production environment using Change Control practices, creating and working under technical project plans and timelines. 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-worker. 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

Minimum Experience:

•    Proficient knowledge with:    Splunk (6.x) architecting, design and support, dash boarding, reporting etc    Red Hat Linux operating system across multiple hardware and virtual environments    VMware virtualization environments•    Working knowledge and experience with:    container and cloud based solutions    IBM AIX operating environments running AIX 5.3 through AIX 7.1    IBM VIOS operating environments running VIOS 2.2.2.x and higher     IBM System P/P-Series hardware platform    HPUX a plus•    Required understanding of data networks and SAN network topologies  Required Technical Skills:Splunk, Linux, Unix, VMWare, IBM AIX, IBM VIOS.

Thanks,

Ganesh Gani

Sr. IT RecruiterTricolor, Inc

.Direct: (732) 328-8980

Email: ganesh(@)tricolor.com

100 Franklin Square Drive #207, Somerset, NJ 08873

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