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Rutgers University

System Programmer/Administrator III (Splunk)

🇺🇸 Piscataway, NJ

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $104K - $110K

💻 Information Technology

🗓️ October 20th, 2025

Ansible CI/CD Python

Edtech.com's Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is hiring a System Programmer/Administrator III (Splunk) for its Office of Information Technology. This role manages, maintains, and enhances Splunk infrastructure and services while automating platform deployment, configuration management, and system maintenance using Ansible and scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.

Highlights
  • Manage and maintain Splunk infrastructure and services, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
  • Deploy and update Splunk components; automate administrative tasks; develop dashboards, custom Technology Add-ons, and alerting solutions.
  • Use Splunk, Ansible, GitLab, and other tools to automate and streamline platform operations.
  • Support system engineering projects from initial design through deployment, meeting technical requirements and university standards.
  • Provide mentorship to system engineers and administrators on troubleshooting and performance optimization.
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation including architecture diagrams and deployment procedures.
  • Ensure systems comply with security policies, compliance requirements, and internal standards.
  • Required skills: Splunk expertise, scripting in Python, Bash or PowerShell, knowledge of CI/CD principles, and system architecture.
  • Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field; 7 years IT experience including 2 years with Splunk; equivalent education or experience accepted.
  • Compensation range: $104,442 - $110,000 with potential adjustment based on qualifications and internal equity.