Observability Engineer – Active Secret Clearance

Jobtailor; Alabama; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an observability engineer to design, implement, and maintain monitoring solutions for PCE and cloud infrastructure. You will collaborate with development and operations teams to proactively resolve issues, optimize performance, and improve resource utilization.

The role leverages OpsRamp for metrics, logs, alerts, dashboards, and automation. Applicants should have strong scripting skills (Python/Go/Bash), knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), and experience with

Qualifications

• Experience designing observability solutions for cloud infrastructure.
• Proficiency with OpsRamp and at least one other observability tool.
• Strong scripting skills (Python/Go/Bash) and SQL/NoSQL DB experience.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and communicate findings clearly.
• U.S. Citizenship with active Secret clearance and DoD 8570/8140 compliant certification.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain observability solutions for cloud infrastructure.
• Collaborate with development and operations to resolve issues and optimize performance.
• Leverage OpsRamp capabilities for metrics, logs, alerts, and dashboards.
• Ensure data quality and integrity across observability datasets.
• Troubleshoot performance issues and identify root causes across teams.

Skills

Cloud platforms: AWS/Azure/GCP

Networking (TCP/IP, HTTP)

Observability and monitoring

Analytical and problem-solving

Independent and team work

Security clearance (SECRET/DoD 8570/>

Security certification readiness (e.g.

Cross-functional collaboration

Proactive issue resolution

Tools

OpsRamp

Docker

Kubernetes

Datadog

New Relic

Prometheus

Grafana

Elastic Stack

Splunk

Job description

Responsibilities

• design, implement, and maintain observability solutions that provide deep insight into the health, performance, and behavior of PCE and cloud infrastructure
• collaborate closely with development, operations, and cross-functional teams to proactively identify and resolve issues, improve system performance, and optimize resource utilization
• leverage the full capabilities of the OpsRamp platform, including Metrics Collection & Analysis, Log Management, Alerting & Notifications, Automation, and Dashboards & Reporting
• design, implement, and maintain observability solutions with OpsRamp as the core platform
• ensure data accuracy, quality, and integrity across observability systems
• use OpsRamp data to troubleshoot performance issues and collaborate with development and operations teams to identify root causes
• continuously assess and optimize the performance and effectiveness of the OpsRamp platform

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, and/or GCP
• Experience with container technologies: Docker and Kubernetes
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Go, or Bash
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases
• Solid understanding of networking concepts and protocols (TCP/IP, HTTP)
• OpsRamp experience strongly preferred
• Experience with at least one additional observability tool (e.g., Datadog, New Relic, Prometheus, Grafana, Elastic Stack, Splunk)
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Passion for continuous learning and improvement
• U.S. Citizen with active Secret clearance
• Required Certification: DoD 8570/8140 compliant security certification, such as Security+ or higher (e.g., CISSP, CASP)

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in designing and maintaining observability solutions using the OpsRamp platform, with a strong focus on cloud infrastructure, performance optimization, and data integrity. Proficient in scripting, container technologies, and observability tools to enhance system performance and troubleshoot issues.