Lead Systems Engineer

The Lead Systems Engineer on our Enterprise Logging team will oversee the planning, design, implementation, and support of core telemetry logging infrastructure. Lead Systems Engineers are expected to stay up-to-date on technology advancements in order to provide technical direction that aligns with both customer and business goals. They are expected to lead by example and provide mentorship to teammates, peers, and users. This role requires professional and clear communication with team, partners, and leadership.

Cox Automotive is transforming the way the world buys, sells, and owns cars. Come join the transformation!

Technology We Use

• Splunk Cloud / Splunk Enterprise / Splunk Enterprise Security (SIEM)
• New Relic, Cribl, Sumo Logic, Grey Log, etc.
• GitHub, Python, Ansible, Terraform
• RedHat Linux, Windows Server, F5 Load Balancers, Cisco Networks
• AWS, Azure, Oracle Public Cloud, and VMware

Primary Responsibilities and Essential Functions

• Serve as a technical leader and subject matter expert (SME) responsible for planning, designing, and implementing Splunk and other logging capabilities in a large and complex environment
• Develop, update, and maintain logging guidelines, operational processes, and governance standards within a framework of Observability principles
• Mentoring and collaborating with team members across adjacent services, capacities, and groups
• Perform root cause analysis, recommend and implement tactical and strategic solutions to problems
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and analyze the overall health of our logging infrastructure and related capabilities
• Embody and reinforce the culture and mission of company core values

What We Look For (Minimum)

• BA/BS degree in Computer Science or related software engineering field.
• Minimum 6 years of experience with Splunk in ALL of the following areas:
  • Implementation and support of processes related to onboarding data,
  • Configuration audits,
  • Building data models,
  • Summary data reports,
  • Expertise with Search Processing Language (SPL),
  • Advanced search analytics
• Experience with various event ingestion methods and related products and technologies including Cribl Stream, Syslog, DB Connect, Universal Forwarder (UF) Agent, HTTP Event Collector, and other log agents
• Ability to automate global, multi-site solutions with standard automation tools and techniques
• Working knowledge of Linux, general networking topics such as SSL, load balancing, routing, firewall rules, and other common network protocols
• Ability to create architectural diagrams to support integrations and projects
• Strong communication skills across multiple audiences including teammates, users, service owners, and leadership
• Experience guiding team members in the use of strategic telemetry tools through education and guidance

To be employed in this role, you'll need to clear a pre-employment background check and drug test. Cox Automotive does not currently consider a pre-employment drug test for marijuana for this position. However, we are a drug-free workplace, so the possession, use or being under the influence of drugs illegal under federal or state law during work hours, on company property and/or in company vehicles is prohibited.

About Cox Automotive

At Cox Automotive, people of every background are driven by their passion for mobility, innovation and community. We transform the way the world buys, sells, owns and uses cars, accelerating the industry with global powerhouse brands like Autotrader, Kelley Blue Book, Manheim and more. What's more, we do it all with an emphasis on employee growth and happiness. Drive your future forward and join Cox Automotive today!

About Cox

Cox empowers employees to build a better future and has been doing so for over 120 years. With exciting investments and innovations across transportation, communications, cleantech and healthcare, our family of businesses - which includes Cox Automotive and Cox Communications - is forging a better future for us all. Ready to make your mark? Join us today!

Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page .

Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer - All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual's age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.

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