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DAVIDSON ZIEH

Duluth,Georgia

Summary

Experienced Splunk Engineer with over six years of hands-on expertise in designing, implementing, and managing end-to-end Splunk environments across Windows, Linux, and Unix platforms. Proven ability to enhance system performance and ensure smooth integration within complex enterprise infrastructures. Adept at creating tailored dashboards, alerts, and reports that drive operational visibility and informed decision-making. Demonstrated strength in diagnosing and resolving technical issues in diverse, multi-platform settings. Collaborative team contributor with a track record of partnering effectively across departments to deliver scalable, data-driven solutions aligned with organizational goals.

Engineering professional with proven ability to innovate and solve complex technical challenges. Known for delivering high-quality solutions and driving team success through effective collaboration and adaptability. Skills include systems analysis, project management, and technical troubleshooting.

Experienced with applying engineering principles to real-world problems, leading to impactful solutions. Utilizes analytical skills and technical knowledge to enhance operational efficiency. Track record of effective team collaboration and project completion.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Splunk Engineer

Vertex Solutions
01.2020 - Current
  • Architected, deployed, and maintained scalable Splunk Enterprise (versions 7.x, 8.x, 9.x) infrastructures, ensuring high availability and disaster recovery by configuring clustered environments across multiple data centers.
  • Installed, configured, and optimized Splunk Enterprise servers and Universal Forwarders on both Linux and Windows platforms to enhance data ingestion and system reliability.
  • Developed advanced Splunk dashboards, reports, and SPL queries to monitor system health, correlate events, and provide actionable insights to business units.
  • Engineered and implemented automated Splunk solutions in cloud and on-premise environments, improving system resilience and operational efficiency.
  • Led migration projects from Splunk on-premises to Splunk Cloud, including forwarder configuration, data onboarding, LDAP/Active Directory integration, and role-based access controls.
  • Configured and managed Splunk cluster masters, indexers, and peer nodes to ensure seamless data replication and indexing performance.
  • Monitored and troubleshot indexing and ingestion issues by analyzing internal Splunk logs (splunkd.log, metrics.log), enhancing platform stability and performance.
  • Automated system tasks and deployment workflows using Bash and Python scripts, collaborating closely with DevOps, development, and production teams to streamline CI/CD pipelines.
  • Partnered cross-functionally with business units and engineering teams to gather requirements, design tailored Splunk solutions, and drive measurable business outcomes.
  • Administered and supported Splunk Enterprise Security (ES), User Behavior Analytics (UBA), IT Service Intelligence (ITSI), and IT Operations Analytics (ITOA) modules alongside other monitoring tools like SCCM, AppDynamics, and ExtraHop.
  • Established data ingestion pipelines via Splunk Deployment Server by managing forwarder clients, creating server classes, and deploying applications to remote clients.
  • Delivered technical guidance and strategic input for Splunk-related initiatives, influencing architecture decisions and enhancing ROI through reduced downtime and operational costs.

Security Analyst

Cypherion Technologies
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • Monitored and analyzed security events using Splunk ES and AlienVault to detect threats and support incident response.
  • Investigated alerts from firewalls, IDS/IPS, and endpoint tools; triaged incidents following NIST guidelines.
  • Conducted vulnerability scans (Nessus, Qualys) and coordinated remediation with IT teams.
  • Created dashboards, alerts, and correlation rules to improve threat detection and reduce false positives.
  • Assisted in access reviews, DLP monitoring, and policy enforcement to support Security+ principles like least privilege and data protection.
  • Authored playbooks and supported red/blue team exercises to strengthen incident response capabilities.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve security posture and align with compliance standards (HIPAA, ISO 27001).

Education

Associate of Science - Film and Video Production

SAE Institute of Atlanta
Atlanta, GA
01-2022

Skills

  • Splunk & Monitoring Tools
  • Splunk architecture: forwarders, indexers, search heads
  • Data onboarding, parsing, and log correlation
  • Splunk Enterprise Security (ES), ITSI, UBA
  • Dashboard creation, alerting, and report development
  • Troubleshooting SPL queries and system performance
  • HP Server Automation (HPSA)
  • CrowdStrike integration
  • Systems & Platforms
  • Operating Systems: Windows, Linux (Ubuntu, RedHat), macOS
  • Network protocols: LDAP, TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls
  • Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (SCCM)
  • Active Directory management
  • Citrix environment configurations
  • Cloud & Infrastructure
  • Cloud platforms: AWS, Azure
  • OS deployment and imaging (Windows PE 20)
  • Virtualization and remote access technologies
  • Programming & Scripting
  • PowerShell, Bash, Python scripting
  • Java, C, C#, Perl, Swift
  • Basic web development (HTML, CSS)
  • Professional Strengths
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Effective written and verbal communicator
  • Collaborative team player across cross-functional teams
  • High attention to detail and task prioritization
  • Project management
  • Project planning
  • Data analysis

Certification

  • Splunk Architect
  • Splunk Certified Power User
  • Splunk Certified Administrator
  • Cluster Administration
  • Advanced Searching & Reporting
  • Advanced Dashboards & Visualizations
  • Splunk Troubleshooting

Timeline

Splunk Engineer

Vertex Solutions
01.2020 - Current

Security Analyst

Cypherion Technologies
01.2018 - 01.2020

Associate of Science - Film and Video Production

SAE Institute of Atlanta

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