Job DescriptionSierra-Cedar is seeking motivated and experienced Splunk Technical Consultants. If you are passionate about technology, clients, and all the challenges and benefits that go with being a consultant, you will want to be a part of our team. Sierra-Cedar Consultants have the skills and business savvy to provide exceptional consulting services to a diverse customer base, helping them gain the optimum benefit and value from their Splunk Enterprise Deployments. Sierra-Cedar is currently staffing consultants with expert knowledge in Assessment, Installation, Configuration, Deployment, Reporting and Upgrading.
This position requires 75-100% travel with projects executed on-site at Sierra-Cedar client locations nationwide. Consultants can live anywhere in the US as long as they can travel to client sites.
QualificationsResponsibilities- Provides Splunk technical and infrastructure consulting services to clients
- Completes tasks in an efficient and timely manner reporting progress to the implementation Project Manager, Engagement Manager and Vendor
- Seeks innovative ways to improve the process of delivering solutions to clients
- Shares suggestions and knowledge capital to help optimize Sierra-Cedar's implementation methodology
- Enable and coach clients to support their Splunk deployments
Required Skills - Solid understanding and work experience as a technical consultant and/or lead
- Minimum of 2 years current, hands-on Splunk technical infrastructure experience
- Splunk version 5.0 or greater experience required, upgrade and implementation experience is desired
- Experience with Splunk Searching and Reporting, Knowledge Objects, Administration, Add-On's, Dashboards, Clustering and Forwarder Management
- Prior System Administrator experience
- Internet and Web technology understanding
- Excellent troubleshooting skills with the ability to analyze and resolve difficult problems quickly
Optional Skills - Knowledge of scripting and application development languages (e.g., java, python, .NET, bash)
- Experience with UNIX and Windows operating systems
- Exposure to technical and application areas which may include PeopleSoft, Oracle EBS, Oracle SOA Suite, Oracle database administration, Microsoft SQL Server, Weblogic, upgrades, installations, database tuning, and architecture.
- Experience with technical consulting, big data and/ or statistical and analytical modeling
- Demonstrated aptitude for learning new technologies
- Ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to other technical staff members as well as non-technical members of the organization
- Strategic thinking
- Excellent written and verbal skills are essential
- Splunk Certifications: Certified Architect, Certified Consultant I, Certified Consultant II (Any one or more are highly desired)
Leadership Skills - Clear and effective communication with customers, team members and Sierra-Cedar management
- Provide input in the development of tools and processes to help increase team productivity
- Builds confidence and trust with customers
- Displays effective analytical skills
- Effectively manages scope and customer expectations on individual assignments
- Follows through on all assignments and takes ownership of customer issues
- Seeks innovative ways to improve the process of delivering solutions to customers
- Provide quality formal and informal documentation consistent with documentation standards
Additional InformationSierra-Cedar delivers industry-focused client success by providing consulting, technical, and managed services for the deployment, management, and optimization of next-generation applications and technology. We offer a competitive benefits package including 401(k), Health, Disability, and Life.
