Junior Splunk Content DevelopernMILITARY FRIENDLY & PREFERRED - HOH SPONSORnSUMMARY:nZermount Inc. is looking for a Junior Splunk Developer to assist with maintaining custom Splunk apps and interfaces for our clients. The candidate must be very familiar with the Splunk Enterprise platform, including deployment of the product, onboarding standard and proprietary data sources, maintaining a Splunk environment, installing and configuring Splunk apps and TAs, and building content for users such as reports, dashboards, etc. The ideal candidate will also have experience in or exposure to custom web development, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, XML, JSON, REST APIs, and Python.nJunior Splunk Developer Duties and Responsibilities:nnMaintaining and making enhancements to custom functionality built on top of the Splunk platform, including dashboards, user interface and data entry screens, backend data stores and scripts, integrations, and REST endpoints.nMaintaining, troubleshooting, and adding new inputs, parsers, and filters for data ingestion from various application groups across the enterprise.nTroubleshooting anomalies with Universal Forwarders, data source inconsistencies, and other interruptions in log ingestion, identifying root causes and rectifying issues on the Splunk UF/HF/SH/IDX side.nPerforming tuning of search head performance, SPL efficiency, knowledge bundles, etc.nPerforming other Splunk operations and maintenance duties at the application, server, and integration layers as required.nEvaluating third-party apps and TAs as necessary to fulfill business needs.nUpdating custom apps prior to Splunk upgrades, ensuring continuity of functionality.nAdding, removing, and modifying Splunk users, roles, and capabilities.nTracking work activities or projects through methods such as status reports, request and incident tickets, Kanban boards, etc.nAssisting other members of a multi-tool administration team with user or data administration of applications such as Tenable, Fortify, Carbon Black, NetWitness, and others.nWorking with project managers, product owners, other application teams, cybersecurity personnel, and executives to inform business decisions, work collaboratively, and accomplish strategic goals or sprint-based targets.nnMandatory Qualifications:nnCertification(s): Splunk Enterprise Certified Admin.n1-3 years of demonstrable experience in implementing or maintaining a Splunk environment.n1 year of demonstrable experience in building Splunk content (e.g. dashboards).nDemonstrable basic familiarity with the Linux operating system and terminal.nExcellent written and verbal communication ability, including presentation and briefing skills.nAbility to quickly learn new concepts and ways of thinking outside the box to leverage the Splunk platform.nProficiency in the Microsoft Office software suite.nnPreferred Qualifications:nnAdvanced Splunk Certification(s), e.g., Architect, Consultant, Developer, etc.nExperience building custom Splunk apps from scratch.nExperience with complex data-transforming SPL.nExperience in front-end web development utilizing JavaScript, React, REST APIs, HTML, CSS, etc.nExperience in server-side scripting utilizing Python, Bash, Powershell, etc.nExperience in the integration of two or more applications using either app-proprietary methods and/or scripting, etc.nExperience in user interface design or graphic design and Adobe Photoshop (or similar).nExperience with BYOC Splunk in AWS, including AWS-specific data sources such as CloudWatch, CloudTrail, and Lambda outputs.nFamiliarity with the requirements, artifacts, roles, and activities involved in the following processes:nnRisk Management FrameworknGovernance, Risk, and CompliancenAssessment and AuthorizationnAuthority to OperatennnExperience in Java Development and complex data sources.nProficiency as a React Developer and in react-ui.nWeb Development and Front-End Development skills.nnEDUCATION:nnMinimum of Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or similar fields. Years of experience will be taken into consideration, in place of a degree.nnCLEARANCE:nnPublic TrustnMust be a United States citizen.nnWORK LOCATION and HOURS:nnLocation: Remote with occasional travel to Zermount HQ, and client location in Washington DCnBusiness Hours: 7:00 am - 7:00 pmnCore Hours: 9:00 am - 3:00 pmnAbility to pass a minimum background investigation.n
