Company DescriptionSierra-Cedar is a consulting firm that provides innovative enterprise solutions spanning from ERP to CRM to middleware and business intelligence. We are growing rapidly by continually building on an established track record of success with customers in multiple industries. Sierra-Cedar provides great opportunities to enhance your skills in an environment that emphasizes creativity, sharing, teamwork, professionalism, and outstanding customer service. You will work alongside some of the most talented and dynamic professionals as they work to provide exceptional solutions to the many challenges our customers face.Job DescriptionSierra-Cedar is seeking motivated and experienced Splunk Technical Consultants. If you are passionate about technology, clients, and all the challenges and benefits that go with being a consultant, you will want to be a part of our team. Sierra-Cedar Consultants have the skills and business savvy to provide exceptional consulting services to a diverse customer base, helping them gain the optimum benefit and value from their Splunk Enterprise Deployments. Sierra-Cedar is currently staffing consultants with expert knowledge in Assessment, Installation, Configuration, Deployment, Reporting and Upgrading. This position requires 75-100% travel with projects executed on-site at Sierra-Cedar client locations nationwide. Consultants can live anywhere in the US as long as they can travel to client sites.QualificationsResponsibilities Provides Splunk technical and infrastructure consulting services to clientsCompletes tasks in an efficient and timely manner reporting progress to the implementation Project Manager, Engagement Manager and VendorSeeks innovative ways to improve the process of delivering solutions to clientsShares suggestions and knowledge capital to help optimize Sierra-Cedar's implementation methodologyEnable and coach clients to support their Splunk deploymentsRequired Skills Solid understanding and work experience as a technical consultant and/or leadMinimum of 2 years current, hands-on Splunk technical infrastructure experienceSplunk version 5.0 or greater experience required, upgrade and implementation experience is desiredExperience with Splunk Searching and Reporting, Knowledge Objects, Administration, Add-On’s, Dashboards, Clustering and Forwarder ManagementPrior System Administrator experienceInternet and Web technology understandingExcellent troubleshooting skills with the ability to analyze and resolve difficult problems quicklyOptional Skills Knowledge of scripting and application development languages (e.g., java, python, .NET, bash)Experience with UNIX and Windows operating systemsExposure to technical and application areas which may include PeopleSoft, Oracle EBS, Oracle SOA Suite, Oracle database administration, Microsoft SQL Server, Weblogic, upgrades, installations, database tuning, and architecture.Experience with technical consulting, big data and/ or statistical and analytical modelingDemonstrated aptitude for learning new technologiesAbility to effectively communicate technical concepts to other technical staff members as well as non-technical members of the organizationStrategic thinkingExcellent written and verbal skills are essentialSplunk Certifications: Certified Architect, Certified Consultant I, Certified Consultant II (Any one or more are highly desired)Leadership Skills Clear and effective communication with customers, team members and Sierra-Cedar managementProvide input in the development of tools and processes to help increase team productivityBuilds confidence and trust with customersDisplays effective analytical skillsEffectively manages scope and customer expectations on individual assignmentsFollows through on all assignments and takes ownership of customer issuesSeeks innovative ways to improve the process of delivering solutions to customersProvide quality formal and informal documentation consistent with documentation standardsAdditional InformationABOUT SIERRA-CEDARSierra-Cedar delivers industry-focused client success by providing consulting, technical, and managed services for the deployment, management, and optimization of next-generation applications and technology. We offer a competitive benefits package including 401(k), Health, Disability, and Life. Sierra-Cedar is an Equal Opportunity EmployerAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.