System Administrator III (Splunk Admin)

Post Date

Jun 26, 2025

Location

Montgomery,
Alabama

ZIP/Postal Code

36112
US
Aug 27, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

Network Engineer

Req #

BIR-791422

Pay Rate

$34 - $42 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Insight Global is looking for a System Administrator III specialized in Splunk, for a government contract. These individuals will be working on a military base doing all network and system support for all of the Air Force.

The day to day is as follows:
-Design, deploy, configure, and manage Splunk clustered infrastructure on RHEL, including Splunk indexers, search heads, forwarders, and deployment servers.
-Administering Splunk Apps to include developing new or extending existing Apps to perform specialized functionality.
-Develop and implement strategies for efficient data ingestion, parsing, and indexing, ensuring availability and optimal performance of Splunk data repositories.
-Consulting with teams to customize searches, reports, dashboards and configure Splunk to meet their requirements.
-Create and maintain documentation detailing architecture components, configurations, monitoring & alerting setup, troubleshooting guides, and checklists.
-Implement and maintain security controls, and data protection measures in line with best practices and DISA STIG requirements.
-Notify appropriate Information Technical Equipment Custodian (ITEC) or Property Custodian (PC), in writing, within 4 hours for all accountable item moves.
-Neatly bundle and conceal all excess system or peripheral cabling after each installation or repair.

We are a company committed to creating inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment opportunities without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources Request Form. The EEOC "Know Your Rights" Poster is available here.

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Required Skills & Experience

-5+ years of professional experience with Splunk performing systems administration, including installations, configurations, monitoring system performance and availability, upgrades, troubleshooting, and dashboard design in a Red Hat Enterprise Linux environment (RHEL).
-Strong familiarity with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) administration.
-Strong understanding of network protocols, security frameworks, and compliance standards.
-High school diploma or equivalent
-Secret clearance
-IAT-II certification
-Splunk Core Certified Power User OR Splunk Core Certified Advanced Power User OR Splunk Enterprise Certified Admin OR Splunk Enterprise Security Certified Admin

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

-Splunk Certified Developer OR Splunk Enterprise Certified Architect OR Splunk Core Certified Consultant OR Splunk IT Service Intelligence Certified Admin

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.