Lead Splunk Administrator

Requisition Number: 80791

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Role Summary

In this role, you will analyze, design, build and implement Splunk infrastructure solutions for technology needs ensuring that the infrastructure (network, hardware, software, data center, facilities, tools, and related equipment) is sufficiently robust, scalable, and efficient to enable delivery and ongoing operation of the solutions within an SRE organization. You will research problems, conduct installations, and evaluate new technologies.

• Requires specialized knowledge and expertise in your own job discipline and deep experience in integrating related disciplinary knowledge
• Leads disciplinary or multi-functional program of notable risk; uses sophisticated analytical thought to identify creative solutions
• Accountable for work of yourself and others; sets standards around which others will operate
• Works independently with guidance in only the most complex situations
• Acts as advisor to management and key external partners on broad ranging projects

Responsibilities

• Technical leader within Log Data Management and Engineering specializing in Splunk Enterprise Platform administration, onboarding and tuning
• Defines standards for use and management of infrastructure components
• Guides decisions about infrastructure upgrades, refreshes, and replacement
• Leads or supports incident response and troubleshooting efforts in more highly complex implementations and across multiple domains
• Participates in continuous improvement efforts that span multiple multi-functional domains and informs the generation of new standards
• Identifies non-obvious relationships and anomalies often overlooked by others
• Detects and overcomes issues before the broader team is aware of them
• Draws logical and objective conclusions from the data and validates them as the prime cause and contributing factors
• Mentors other team members
• Provides feedback and coaching to others who have management responsibility
• Participates in interviews for new team members
• Capable of leading a team on large, technically complex projects
• Able to overcome differences of opinion and drive team alignment around a specific goal or solution
• Holds associates and teams accountable for adhering to practices and policies

Business knowledge

• Demonstrates deep knowledge of products/flows within supported businesses
• Articulates broader business concerns and/or regulatory landscape, including key risks and controls (e.g., GDPR, MIFID, SOX)
• Makes decisions that are cognizant of the firm’s broader business strategy

Qualifications
Required:

• Bachelor's degree or the equivalent combination of education and relevant experience AND 5+ years of total relevant work experience
• Expert knowledge of one or more infrastructure components including Cribl, Splunk Enterprise or Splunk Cloud
• Expert knowledge of Agile/SCRUM utilizing JIRA/Confluence or equivalent
• Expert knowledge of core infrastructure capabilities: AWS, Linux operating systems, networking, identity, and access
• Expert knowledge in automation technologies including Ansible/AWX
• Expert knowledge of tooling used to test and manage infrastructure components
• Stays ahead of best-of-breed technologies

Preferred:

• Prior experience in the asset management industry
   

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States (e.g., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant work status). 
 

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CountryEEOText_Description: Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: We strive for equity, equality, and opportunity for all associates. When we embrace the power of diversity and create an environment where people can bring their authentic and best selves to work, our firm is stronger, and we create greater value for our clients. Our commitment and inclusive programming aim to lift the experience for each associate and builds allies for our global associate community. We know that a sense of belonging is key not only to your success at the firm, but also to your ability to bring your best each day. Benefits: We invest in our people through a wide range of programs and benefits, including: • Competitive pay and bonuses as well as a generous retirement plan and employee stock purchase plan with matching contributions • Flexible and remote work opportunities • Health care benefits (medical, dental, vision) • Tuition assistance • Wellness programs (fitness reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program) Our policies may change as our working lives evolve. Yet, our commitment to supporting our associates’ well-being and addressing the needs of our clients, business, and communities is unwavering. T. Rowe Price is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity of thought, gender, and race. We believe our continued success depends upon the equal treatment of all associates and applicants for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender, age, mental or physical disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, military or veteran status, pregnancy, or any other classification protected by country, federal, state, or local law.