Splunk Dashboard Developer

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Program Summary:

KBRs Mission Engineering Division delivers complex technical solutions and expert support to the U.S. Department of War specializing in modeling and simulation cyber transformation air vehicle mission integration and lifecycle support. As a trusted partner with a proven history in mission technology KBR collaborates closely with clients to develop innovative and effective solutions. With a strong ethical framework KBR prioritizes data security privacy and responsible information management to ensure mission success.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Splunk Dashboard Developer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing developing and maintaining innovative Splunk dashboards and visualizations that provide actionable insights for our operational and security teams. This role requires an active security clearance and strong proficiency in database integration to support a secure mission-critical environment. You will collaborate with various stakeholders to transform raw data from a multitude of sources into a clear concise and unified view. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Design develop and maintain comprehensive Splunk dashboards reports alerts and visualizations to meet the needs of business and technical stakeholders.
• Collaborate with end-users and project teams to gather requirements translate them into technical solutions and deliver user-friendly dashboards.
• Onboard new data sources including the parsing and normalization of data to be optimized for Splunks Common Information Model (CIM).
• Integrate and query data from various database systems using Splunk DB Connect custom SQL queries and REST APIs to enrich dashboard data.
• Write test and optimize complex SPL (Search Processing Language) queries to ensure efficient and high-performing dashboards.
• Develop custom Splunk applications and add-ons to extend platform functionality.
• Automate tasks and processes using scripting languages such as Python or shell scripting.
• Provide training and support to users on their use of Splunk and the dashboards you create.
• Create and maintain thorough documentation for all developed dashboards reports and data source configurations.

Basic Qualifications:

• Security Clearance:U.S. Citizen. Must possess an active Security Clearance (Secret or above).
• Experience:5 years of experience in Computer Science/Information Technology or a related field to include a minimum of 3-5 years of hands-on experience as a Splunk Developer Engineer or in a similar role focused on dashboard creation and data visualization.
• Database Proficiency:Demonstrated proficiency with database integration including strong knowledge of SQL and experience with Splunk DB Connect and/or interacting with REST APIs.
• Core Splunk Skills:Strong expertise in Splunk Search Processing Language (SPL) creating complex queries and performance optimization.
• Education:Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology Cybersecurity or a related field (or in lieu of degree 8 additional years of equivalent work experience).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications:
  • Splunk certifications such as Splunk Core Certified Power User Splunk Enterprise Certified Admin or Splunk Enterprise Security Certified Admin are highly desirable.
  • DoD 8570/8140 compliance certification (e.g. Security CySA CISSP).

• Advanced Splunk Knowledge:Experience with Splunk premium applications such as Enterprise Security (ES) IT Service Intelligence (ITSI) or User Behavior Analytics (UBA).
• Scripting & Development:Experience with web development technologies (JavaScript HTML CSS) for advanced dashboard customization and scripting languages like Python or PowerShell.
• Environment:Familiarity with working in DoD Intelligence Community (IC) or other federal government environments.

Work Location: North Charleston SC or Remote

Compensation: $ $110400 - $165500. The salary range posted is based on the national average. The offered rate will be based on the selected candidates location knowledge skills abilities and/or experience contract affordability and in consideration of internal parity.

Benefits:

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include a 401K plan with company match medical dental vision life insurance AD&D flexible spending account disability paid time off or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Belong Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of teams philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong Connect and Grow. We Deliver Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion disability sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age national origin veteran status genetic information union status and/or beliefs or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.