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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 Consolidated Operations, Management, Engineering and Test (COMET) contract provides overall management and implementation of ground systems capabilities, flight hardware processing, and launch operations at NASA's Kennedy Space Center 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.

This position will be working within the mission environment supporting the Artemis program.

Responsibilities

Areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to:

• 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.

Bachelor’s degree in software engineering, computer science, IT, cybersecurity, or related field, with at least four (4) years of relevant experience, or high school diploma or equivalent with six (6) years of IT experience. Experience must include at least two (2) years of deploying, managing, and sustaining Splunk in a large-scale environment. Some experience requirements may be waived with an advanced degree or relevant certifications.

This position is posted for multiple levels. 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.

Job Requirements

• Subject matter expert in the deployment, management, and optimization of Splunk.

• Fluent in SPL.

• 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.

• If offered a position, proof of U.S. Citizenship or Legal Permanent Resident/Green Card holder of the United States is required.

Physical Requirements

• May be required to climb stairs to access equipment for trouble shooting.

• Will be required to wear hearing protection, eye protection, and other associated personal protective equipment.

• Position may involve extended periods of sitting or standing.

• Physical requirements are sitting, walking, standing, extensive use of stairs, and access to remote structures.

• Position is located on a hazardous testing facility; must be able to quickly evacuate buildings in the event of an emergency.

Work Environment

• May be required to work inside and outside throughout the test complex.

• Position may require individual to travel daily to different areas on site.

• Walking on uneven terrain including paves areas, gravel/rocks, and dirt/sand, may be required to access various locations on the facility.

• Climbing ladders and platforms may be necessary.

• All work must be completed in a safe manner in accordance with NASA and company safety standards.

Equipment and Machines

• Computers and printers used for producing reports and schedules.

• Variety of equipment used in testing.

Attendance

• Full-time work hours.

• Position may require occasional overtime, including weekend work, depending on task.

• Must be dependable and punctual.

• Shift work may be required.

Other Essential Functions

• Must be able to accurately communicate ideas in writing and verbal communication.

• 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 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.

• Government security clearance may be required in the future.

• Must maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters good relations with customers, clients, co-workers, and management.

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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