System Administrator

JOB OVERVIEW

Plan A Technologies is looking for an experienced System Administrator with strong expertise in Splunk to join our IT operations team. This role is responsible for ensuring the stability, performance, and security of our IT infrastructure while leveraging Splunk for system monitoring, log management, and incident response. The ideal candidate will combine solid system administration skills with hands-on Splunk knowledge to proactively detect issues, improve observability, and enhance operational efficiency.

Please note: you must have at least 5+ years of experience as a System Administrator and 3+ years of hands-on experience with Splunk administration and development to be considered for this role.

JOB RESPONSIBILITY

• Administer, configure, and maintain servers, operating systems, and core IT infrastructure (Windows/Linux).
• Deploy, configure, and manage Splunk Enterprise / Splunk Cloud environments, including indexers, forwarders, search heads, and apps.
• Develop and optimize Splunk queries, dashboards, and alerts to monitor system health, performance, and security events.
• Integrate Splunk with third-party tools, log sources, and IT workflows.
• Automate recurring tasks using scripting (Bash, Python, or PowerShell).
• Perform routine system upgrades, patching, and security hardening.
• Support troubleshooting of system, application, and network issues using Splunk insights.
• Collaborate with IT security, DevOps, and infrastructure teams to enhance incident detection and response.
• Create and maintain system documentation, procedures, and Splunk knowledge objects.

EXPERIENCE

• BS in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent practical experience
• 5+ years of experience as a System Administrator (Windows and/or Linux).
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with Splunk administration and development.
• Strong knowledge of system monitoring, logging, and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Bash, PowerShell, Python).
• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls, load balancing).
• Familiarity with IT security concepts (SIEM, log correlation, incident response).
• Experience with automation/configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef) is a plus.
• Splunk certification(s), such as Splunk Core Certified Power User / Admin is highly desirable.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a collaborative team environment.
• Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to system reliability and security.
• Initiative and drive to do great things.

ABOUT THE COMPANY/BENEFITS

Plan A Technologies is an American software development and technology advisory firm that brings top-tier engineering talent to clients around the world. Our software engineers tackle custom product development projects, staff augmentation, major integrations and upgrades, and much more. The team is far more hands-on than the giant outsourcing shops, but still big enough to handle major enterprise clients.

Read more about us here: www.PlanAtechnologies.com .

Great colleagues and an upbeat work environment: You'll join an excellent team of supportive engineers and project managers who work hard but don't ever compete with each other.

Benefits: You’ll get a generous vacation schedule, Brand New Laptop, and other goodies.

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!