Splunk Administrator Itmc Systems, Inc Repentigny

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; Current 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 workplace. 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 clear, 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 qualified experience. Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2o9jjg