Splunk Cloud Administrator

The Splunk Cloud Administrator will support cybersecurity operations for the CDC by designing, implementing, and managing Splunk Cloud and Splunk Enterprise environments across on-premises, MSP, and multi-cloud infrastructures. This role enables enterprise security monitoring, data integration, automation, and compliance activities for the CDC’s Cybersecurity Program Office (CSPO).

Duties and responsibilities include:

· Write and optimize advanced SPL queries for monitoring, reporting, and troubleshooting.

· Manage data ingestion, indexing, and forwarding from cloud, server, application, and endpoint sources.

· Configure and support Splunk forwarders, Syslog-NG, Cribl, AWS Lambda, and Azure Function Apps for reliable data intake.

· Create dashboards, visualizations, reports, and alerts for both technical and business users.

· Automate operational tasks and data processes using Python, Bash, and PowerShell.

· Support Splunk environments in both self-hosted and Splunk GovCloud deployments.

· Integrate Splunk with enterprise platforms including Archer, ServiceNow, Azure, and AWS.

· Troubleshoot platform, infrastructure, networking, and security-related issues impacting data visibility and performance.

· Apply Splunk AI Toolkit for use cases such as anomaly detection, forecasting, clustering, and predictive analytics.

· Support secure implementation and evaluation of emerging Splunk capabilities such as the Splunk MCP Server.

· Partner with internal teams to onboard data sources, improve workflows, and deliver scalable observability solutions.

· Contribute to monitoring and visibility for AI application stacks, including LLMs and related infrastructure, when needed.

Required Qualifications:

· Splunk Cloud Certified Administrator

· Expert Splunk Cloud/Enterprise administration; strong SPL, API, ETL, Linux/Windows, AWS/Azure skills. 

· Knowledge of cybersecurity tools, databases, FISMA, vulnerability management, Zero Trust, CDM, and GRC platforms. 

· ServiceNow/Archer familiarity

· Strong communication, documentation, analysis, and teamwork capabilities.

Desired Qualifications:

· Federal or healthcare sector experience; CDC/HHS experience

· NIST knowledge

· Experience with Cribl or Armis

· Relevant cybersecurity certification (CISSP, CompTIA Security+, etc.)

Education Requirement: 

· B.S. in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or similar area of study required. 

· M.S. in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or similar area of study preferred.

Clearance Requirement: Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust.

The salary range for this position depends upon multiple factors including location, the individual's knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, and contract-specific budget constraints and organizational requirements.

Gunnison Consulting Group's total compensation package also includes bonus and profit-sharing opportunities, depending on company and employee performance. Available employee benefits include:

• 3 weeks of Personal Leave your first year
• 11 paid Holidays each year
• 5 days of Flexible Time Off each year
• 401(k) company match at 50% up to 10% of your salary
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Public Transportation Subsidies
• Certifications and Training Allowance - $2,500/year!

Why Join Gunnison?

• Gunnison takes on ambitious projects. We target fun, challenging work that requires creative thinking and innovation.
• Quality is our top priority.
• Gunnison employee benefits meet or exceed what other companies in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area offer.
• There is a great sense of camaraderie at Gunnison. This is an atmosphere we will maintain as we continue to grow.
• We are growing rapidly and the opportunity for individual professional growth with Gunnison is outstanding.
• We hire for careers at Gunnison, not to fill a position.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Must be eligible for employment in the United States. We are unable to sponsor candidates at this time.

In 1994 Gunnison Consulting Group began serving the greater Washington, D.C. metro area, focused on tackling our customers' most ambitious technology projects. By creating a culture dedicated to enabling our customers and employees to achieve more than they ever thought they could, the company has thrived for over 25 years.