Splunk Administrator - ITMC Systems, Inc (Abbotsford)

Job Title: Splunk Administrator Location: Canada – Toronto, Ottawa, Mississauga US : Alpharetta, GA; Charlotte, NC; Chicago, IL; Conshohocken, PA; Denver, CO; Fargo, ND; Garden City, NY; Houston, TX; Lubbock, TX; Morristown, NJ; Mt Juliet, TN; New York, NY; Purchase, NY; Topeka, KS Job Type: Contract Position Job Summary ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES - Monitor log ingestion volumes and platform health using custom searches and Splunkbase tools. - Ensure reliable log delivery and troubleshoot ingestion interruptions across supported sources. - Administer intermediate log collection components, including Logstash, syslog, Heavy Forwarders, and related services. - Manage Splunk application configurations on Universal Forwarders using the Splunk Deployment Server. - Perform Universal Forwarder upgrades and maintenance to address security, stability, and version requirements. - Manage and update Splunk applications within the Splunk Cloud environment. - Collaborate with security and infrastructure teams to support onboarding of new log sources. - Document configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps for operational use. TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS Hands‑on experience administering: - 3–5 years of hands‑on experience administering Splunk in an enterprise environment. - Splunk Cloud and on‑prem Splunk infrastructure, including Heavy Forwarders, Deployment Server, and Universal Forwarders. - HTTP Event Collector (HEC). - Common Splunk Technology Add‑ons (TAs), including Azure, Okta, and other cloud services. - Splunk data models and data normalization practices. - Splunk features such as alert actions, SAML‑based authentication, KV store, and lookups. - Splunk role‑based access controls and permission models. - Data management features including DDAS and reindexing processes. Familiarity with: - Azure Event Hubs, Kafka, Log Analytics Workspaces, and cloud‑based logging pipelines. - Windows Event Collection (WEC) and Windows Event Forwarding (WEF). GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS - Ability to create transparent, concise technical documentation for both technical and non‑technical audiences. - Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to work independently. - Effective time and priority management in a multi‑task operational environment. - Strong written and verbal communication skills. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS - Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2ncoy9