Splunk Cloud Administrator

Gunnison Consulting Group • Atlanta, GA

16d • $95,000 - $115,000

About The Position

The Splunk Cloud Administrator will support cybersecurity operations for the CDC by designing, implementing, and managing Splunk Cloud and Splunk Enterprise environments across on-premises, MSP, and multi-cloud infrastructures. This role enables enterprise security monitoring, data integration, automation, and compliance activities for the CDC’s Cybersecurity Program Office (CSPO).

Requirements

• Splunk Cloud Certified Administrator
• Expert Splunk Cloud/Enterprise administration; strong SPL, API, ETL, Linux/Windows, AWS/Azure skills.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity tools, databases, FISMA, vulnerability management, Zero Trust, CDM, and GRC platforms.
• ServiceNow/Archer familiarity
• Strong communication, documentation, analysis, and teamwork capabilities.
• B.S. in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or similar area of study required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust.

Nice To Haves

• Federal or healthcare sector experience; CDC/HHS experience
• NIST knowledge
• Experience with Cribl or Armis
• Relevant cybersecurity certification (CISSP, CompTIA Security+, etc.)
• M.S. in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or similar area of study preferred.

Responsibilities

• Write and optimize advanced SPL queries for monitoring, reporting, and troubleshooting.
• Manage data ingestion, indexing, and forwarding from cloud, server, application, and endpoint sources.
• Configure and support Splunk forwarders, Syslog-NG, Cribl, AWS Lambda, and Azure Function Apps for reliable data intake.
• Create dashboards, visualizations, reports, and alerts for both technical and business users.
• Automate operational tasks and data processes using Python, Bash, and PowerShell.
• Support Splunk environments in both self-hosted and Splunk GovCloud deployments.
• Integrate Splunk with enterprise platforms including Archer, ServiceNow, Azure, and AWS.
• Troubleshoot platform, infrastructure, networking, and security-related issues impacting data visibility and performance.
• Apply Splunk AI Toolkit for use cases such as anomaly detection, forecasting, clustering, and predictive analytics.
• Support secure implementation and evaluation of emerging Splunk capabilities such as the Splunk MCP Server.
• Partner with internal teams to onboard data sources, improve workflows, and deliver scalable observability solutions.
• Contribute to monitoring and visibility for AI application stacks, including LLMs and related infrastructure, when needed.

Benefits

• 3 weeks of Personal Leave your first year
• 11 paid Holidays each year
• 5 days of Flexible Time Off each year
• 401(k) company match at 50% up to 10% of your salary
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Public Transportation Subsidies
• Certifications and Training Allowance - $2,500/year!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level