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We are launching people to the Moon and Mars. If you want to be part of this amazing mission and enjoy working in a great team environment, we would love to have you as part of our team that is making history, today. It takes big ideas and determination to take NASA's vision and make it reality. That's what we do every day.

 

The COMET contract provides overall management and implementation of ground systems capabilities, flight hardware processing, and launch operations at NASA's Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida. These tasks will support the International Space Station, Ground Systems Development and Operations, and the Space Launch System, Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle, and Launch Services programs.

 

We are seeking an experienced and driven Splunk engineer to manage and enhance our Splunk environment. The ideal
candidate will be responsible for deploying, configuring, maintaining and optimizing Splunk instances while ensuring
optimal performance, security and integration into critical systems/networks. 

 

Responsibilities

Architect, deploy and effectively configure Splunk instances, including forwarders and indexers. Manage and optimize data ingestion and archival. Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and alerts for various data sources. Stay up-to-date with Splunk features and best practices, and recommend improvements. Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Splunk performance, data accuracy, and availability. Automate the deployment, monitoring and management of Splunk instances. Fluent in SPL. *

We are launching people to the Moon and Mars. If you want to be part of this amazing mission and enjoy working in a great team environment, we would love to have you as part of our team that is making history, today. It takes big ideas and determination to take NASA's vision and make it reality. That's what we do every day.

 

The COMET contract provides overall management and implementation of ground systems capabilities, flight hardware processing, and launch operations at NASA's Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida. These tasks will support the International Space Station, Ground Systems Development and Operations, and the Space Launch System, Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle, and Launch Services programs.

 

We are seeking an experienced and driven Splunk engineer to manage and enhance our Splunk environment. The ideal
candidate will be responsible for deploying, configuring, maintaining and optimizing Splunk instances while ensuring
optimal performance, security and integration into critical systems/networks. 

 

Responsibilities

Architect, deploy and effectively configure Splunk instances, including forwarders and indexers. Manage and optimize data ingestion and archival. Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and alerts for various data sources. Stay up-to-date with Splunk features and best practices, and recommend improvements. Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Splunk performance, data accuracy, and availability. Automate the deployment, monitoring and management of Splunk instances. Fluent in SPL. *

Qualifications – External

Bachelor’s degree in related field with at least four years IT experience or six years of IT experience.

Depending on the candidate’s experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

Subject matter expert in the deployment, management and optimization of Splunk. 2 years of experience deploying, managing and sustaining Splunk in a large-scale environment. Experienced in Linux/Unix system administration. Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash) for automation of tasks. -Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment. Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Essential Functions

 

Physical Requirements

 Position may involve extended periods of sitting, walking, standing and use of stairs.  Position may involve extended periods of sitting or standing. Physical requirements are sitting, walking, standing, extensive use of stairs, and access to remote structures.

Work Environment

Will be required to work inside and outside throughout the test complex.  Position may require individual to travel daily to different areas on site. All work must be completed in a safe manner in accordance with NASA and company safety standards.

 Equipment and Machines

Personal computer, scanner, copy machine, telephone, laser printer, fax machine, and other office equipment including desk supplies.

 Attendance

Work assignments are normally 8 hours shifts, 5 consecutive days per week. Must be dependable and punctual. Occasional overtime, sometimes with short notice, is required to meet demanding schedule  

Other Essential Functions

If offered a position, proof of U.S. Citizenship or Legal Permanent Resident/Green Card holder of the United States is required. Needs to have clear, concise, and accurate communication skills. Must have ability to work well with office staff and customer representatives. Government security clearance may be required in the future. Must be able to travel to support position requirements. This may include travel to and from customer location, which may involve airline travel. In some cases, accommodations can be made for POV, if necessary. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others. Must maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters good relations with customers, clients, co-workers, and management. Must pass a federal background investigation. Must comply with all “drug free workplace” requirements as mandated by directives issued by the appropriate federal contracting officer and the company, which requires drug testing for use of illegal drugs by employees in sensitive positions.

·         Must be able to drive tasks to completion; self-starter and proactive follow-through on assigned tasks is a must

·         Able to manage multiple tasks and set personal priorities; willing to reset priorities when they change and adapt to a dynamic environment

·         Must be able to travel to support position requirements. This may include travel to and from customer location, which may involve airline travel. In some cases, accommodations can be made for POV, if necessary.

 

 

Access to Kennedy Space Center Amenities

While doing your part to help further space exploration at Kennedy Space Center, you can enjoy many on-site amenities, such as\:

Child Development Center Discounted tickets to local attractions and theme parks Credit Union Fitness Center Barbershop NASA Exchanges

 

Flexible Schedule and Telework

At Amentum, we value your time and commitment. Here at Kennedy Space Center, we offer partial telework options and flexible work schedules for many of our positions. The ability to utilize a flex schedule or telework will depend on your department’s demands and needs.

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Qualifications – External

Bachelor’s degree in related field with at least four years IT experience or six years of IT experience.

Depending on the candidate’s experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

Subject matter expert in the deployment, management and optimization of Splunk. 2 years of experience deploying, managing and sustaining Splunk in a large-scale environment. Experienced in Linux/Unix system administration. Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash) for automation of tasks. -Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment. Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Essential Functions

 

Physical Requirements

 Position may involve extended periods of sitting, walking, standing and use of stairs.  Position may involve extended periods of sitting or standing. Physical requirements are sitting, walking, standing, extensive use of stairs, and access to remote structures.

Work Environment

Will be required to work inside and outside throughout the test complex.  Position may require individual to travel daily to different areas on site. All work must be completed in a safe manner in accordance with NASA and company safety standards.

 Equipment and Machines

Personal computer, scanner, copy machine, telephone, laser printer, fax machine, and other office equipment including desk supplies.

 Attendance

Work assignments are normally 8 hours shifts, 5 consecutive days per week. Must be dependable and punctual. Occasional overtime, sometimes with short notice, is required to meet demanding schedule  

Other Essential Functions

If offered a position, proof of U.S. Citizenship or Legal Permanent Resident/Green Card holder of the United States is required. Needs to have clear, concise, and accurate communication skills. Must have ability to work well with office staff and customer representatives. Government security clearance may be required in the future. Must be able to travel to support position requirements. This may include travel to and from customer location, which may involve airline travel. In some cases, accommodations can be made for POV, if necessary. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others. Must maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters good relations with customers, clients, co-workers, and management. Must pass a federal background investigation. Must comply with all “drug free workplace” requirements as mandated by directives issued by the appropriate federal contracting officer and the company, which requires drug testing for use of illegal drugs by employees in sensitive positions.

·         Must be able to drive tasks to completion; self-starter and proactive follow-through on assigned tasks is a must

·         Able to manage multiple tasks and set personal priorities; willing to reset priorities when they change and adapt to a dynamic environment

·         Must be able to travel to support position requirements. This may include travel to and from customer location, which may involve airline travel. In some cases, accommodations can be made for POV, if necessary.

 

 

Access to Kennedy Space Center Amenities

While doing your part to help further space exploration at Kennedy Space Center, you can enjoy many on-site amenities, such as\:

Child Development Center Discounted tickets to local attractions and theme parks Credit Union Fitness Center Barbershop NASA Exchanges

 

Flexible Schedule and Telework

At Amentum, we value your time and commitment. Here at Kennedy Space Center, we offer partial telework options and flexible work schedules for many of our positions. The ability to utilize a flex schedule or telework will depend on your department’s demands and needs.

*Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language at EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans  and Labor Laws Posters.