Splunk IT Administrator

Splunk IT Administrator Atlanta, GA, USA
● Peachtree Corners, GA 30092, USA Req #10778 Thursday, January 23, 2025

Corpay is currently looking to hire a Splunk IT Administrator. As a Splunk IT Administrator, you will be deploying, managing, and optimizing Splunk environments in large-scale enterprise settings. This role involves administering Splunk systems, integrating data sources, building dashboards, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support monitoring and reporting needs. Familiarity with integration into monitoring tools like Dynatrace, Gigamon, and Solar Winds is highly desired.

As a Splunk IT Administrator, you will be expected to work on-site reporting to our Peachtree Corners office location.

Corpay will set you up for success by providing:

• Company-issued equipment
• Assigned workspace in an on-site environment
• Formal, hands-on training

The responsibilities of the role will include:

• Installing, configuring, and maintaining Splunk environments, including Splunk Cloud and On-Premises systems.
• Administering core Splunk components, such as indexers, search heads, cluster masters, deployment servers, and forwarders.
• Overseeing system health, manage upgrades, patches, and performance tuning to ensure high availability and reliability.
• Integrating and onboarding diverse data sources, ensuring accurate parsing, normalization, and enrichment.
• Developing and enforcing data models compliant with the Common Information Model (CIM) for consistent analysis and correlation.
• Maintaining data integrity and security across hybrid cloud and on-premises infrastructures.
• Monitoring Splunk system performance, resource utilization, and service availability.
• Optimizing Splunk indexing, searching, and storage efficiencies.
• Troubleshooting and resolving Splunk-related performance or functionality issues promptly.
• Designing, developing, and maintaining visually intuitive dashboards, reports, and alerts to address business and operational requirements.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to translate technical data into actionable insights
• Working closely with IT, security, business teams and others to understand monitoring and data visualization needs.
• Providing technical guidance and support for Splunk-related issues, including user training and documentation.
• Conducting regular check points with key stakeholders to ensure our products and services are effective and meeting the needs of our consumers.
• Configuring and integrating Splunk with existing monitoring solutions, including Solar Winds, Dynatrace, and Gigamon, to enhance observability and incident response.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience managing Splunk environments in enterprise settings.
• 5+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, networking, architecture, administration, security, or similar
• Strong hands‑on experience with Linux, both administration and engineering.
• Proficiency in Splunk Cloud and on‑premise deployments.
• Expertise in scripting languages such as PERL, shell scripting, and Regex.
• Knowledge of Splunk Search Processing Language (SPL) for crafting complex queries.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues efficiently.
• Effective communication, documentation, and presentation skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Splunk certifications (e.g., Splunk Enterprise Certified Administrator or Architect).
• Experience designing, developing, and deploying customized Splunk technical add‑ons.
• Familiarity with automation tools such as Ansible or Puppet.
• Understanding of XDR security frameworks and SIEM best practices.
• Experience with additional monitoring platforms such as Solar Winds, Gigamon and Dynatrace.

• Medical, Dental & Vision benefits available the 1stmonth after hire
• Automatic enrollment into our 401k plan (subject to eligibility requirements)
• Virtual fitness classes offered company-wide
• Robust PTO offerings including: major holidays, vacation, sick, personal, & volunteer time
• Employee discounts with major providers (i.e. wireless, gym, car rental, etc.)
• Philanthropic support with both local and national organizations
• Fun culture with company-wide contests and prizes