Lead Splunk Administrator

Role Summary

In this role, you will analyze, design, build and implement Splunk infrastructure solutions for technology needs ensuring that the infrastructure (network, hardware, software, data center, facilities, tools, and related equipment) is sufficiently robust, scalable, and efficient to enable delivery and ongoing operation of the solutions within an SRE organization. You will research problems, conduct installations, and evaluate new technologies.

Requires specialized knowledge and expertise in your own job discipline and deep experience in integrating related disciplinary knowledge

Leads disciplinary or multi-functional program of notable risk; uses sophisticated analytical thought to identify creative solutions

Accountable for work of yourself and others; sets standards around which others will operate

Works independently with guidance in only the most complex situations

Acts as advisor to management and key external partners on broad ranging projects

Responsibilities

Technical leader within Log Data Management and Engineering specializing in Splunk Enterprise Platform administration, onboarding and tuning

Defines standards for use and management of infrastructure components

Guides decisions about infrastructure upgrades, refreshes, and replacement

Leads or supports incident response and troubleshooting efforts in more highly complex implementations and across multiple domains

Participates in continuous improvement efforts that span multiple multi-functional domains and informs the generation of new standards

Identifies non-obvious relationships and anomalies often overlooked by others

Detects and overcomes issues before the broader team is aware of them

Draws logical and objective conclusions from the data and validates them as the prime cause and contributing factors

Mentors other team members

Provides feedback and coaching to others who have management responsibility

Participates in interviews for new team members

Capable of leading a team on large, technically complex projects

Able to overcome differences of opinion and drive team alignment around a specific goal or solution

Holds associates and teams accountable for adhering to practices and policies

Business knowledge

Demonstrates deep knowledge of products/flows within supported businesses

Articulates broader business concerns and/or regulatory landscape, including key risks and controls (e.g., GDPR, MIFID, SOX)

Makes decisions that are cognizant of the firm’s broader business strategy

Qualifications Required:

Bachelor's degree or the equivalent combination of education and relevant experience AND 5+ years of total relevant work experience

Expert knowledge of one or more infrastructure components including Cribl, Splunk Enterprise or Splunk Cloud

Expert knowledge of Agile/SCRUM utilizing JIRA/Confluence or equivalent

Expert knowledge of core infrastructure capabilities: AWS, Linux operating systems, networking, identity, and access

Expert knowledge in automation technologies including Ansible/AWX

Expert knowledge of tooling used to test and manage infrastructure components

Stays ahead of best-of-breed technologies

Preferred

Prior experience in the asset management industry

Work Flexibility

This role is eligible for hybrid work, with up to three days per week from home

Commitment to Diversity, Equity,andInclusion

At T. Rowe Price, our associates are our greatest asset. We thrive because our company culture is built on inclusion and because we sustain a work environment where associates can bring their best selves to work every day. The backgrounds, talents, and experiences of our global associates allow us to embrace new ideas and perspectives that move our business priorities forward and enable us to deliver strong client outcomes. Here, you can expect equal opportunity and fair and consistent treatment for all.

T. Rowe Price is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity of thought, gender, and race. We believe our continued success depends upon the equal treatment of all associates and applicants for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, creed, colour, national origin, sex, gender, age, mental or physical disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, military or veteran status, pregnancy, or any other classification protected by country, federal, state, or local law.