OBSERVABILITY ENGINEER WITH SECURITY CLEARANCE
Gridiron IT Solutions
Hanscom Air Force Base MA US
Job Title: Observability Engineer (Elastic) - DOD Cleared
Location: Hanscom/Boston area or Norfolk VA Area Onsite
Job Type: Full-time
Clearance Requirement: Department of Defense (DOD) Clearance, Security+ (SEC+)
Compensation: Lock in candidate at what they are seeking and we will price accordingly Job Description:
We are seeking a talented and experienced Observability Engineer with expertise in Elastic stack and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in designing, implementing, and maintaining monitoring solutions with a focus on Elastic Observability. Knowledge of Tanzu application services is highly desirable. As a crucial member of our engineering team, you will play a key role in enhancing our observability capabilities to ensure the performance, reliability, and security of our systems. Key Responsibilities:
Elastic Observability Dashboards:
Design, develop, and maintain custom dashboards using Elastic stack for monitoring and visualization of system metrics, logs, and traces.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and translate them into effective visualizations.
Tanzu Application Services Integration:
Leverage Tanzu application services experience to integrate and optimize observability solutions for cloud-native applications.
Work closely with development teams to ensure seamless integration of observability tools into Tanzu environments.
Site Reliability Engineering (SRE):
Apply SRE principles to enhance system reliability, availability, and performance.
Implement and maintain robust monitoring, alerting, and incident response processes.
Security and Compliance:
Maintain a strong focus on security practices, ensuring that observability solutions align with DOD clearance requirements.
Implement and adhere to security best practices, including Security+ (SEC+) certification.
Troubleshooting and Performance Tuning:
Identify and resolve issues related to system performance, logs, and traces.
Conduct performance tuning to optimize the efficiency and effectiveness of observability solutions.
Qualifications:
Proven experience working with Elastic stack for observability purposes.
Familiarity with Tanzu application services, SRE principles, and other cloud-native environments.
DOD Clearance is a mandatory requirement.
Security+ (SEC+) certification is required.
Skills and Competencies:
Strong proficiency in Elastic stack components, including Elasticsearch, Logstash, and Kibana.
Experience with Tanzu application services and other cloud platforms.
Solid understanding of SRE principles and practices.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Effective communication and collaboration skills. Salary: 80-100hr Gridiron IT Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status. Gridiron IT is a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) company specializing in IT Infrastructure, Cyber & Cloud Security, Software Development, and Enterprise Support. Gridiron is an Inc. 5000 2022 recipient and Washington Business Journal Fastest Growing Companies in the Greater Washington Area for 2022. Gridiron offers a competitive benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, disability insurance, and pet insurance.
Location: Hanscom/Boston area or Norfolk VA Area Onsite
Job Type: Full-time
Clearance Requirement: Department of Defense (DOD) Clearance, Security+ (SEC+)
Compensation: Lock in candidate at what they are seeking and we will price accordingly Job Description:
We are seeking a talented and experienced Observability Engineer with expertise in Elastic stack and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in designing, implementing, and maintaining monitoring solutions with a focus on Elastic Observability. Knowledge of Tanzu application services is highly desirable. As a crucial member of our engineering team, you will play a key role in enhancing our observability capabilities to ensure the performance, reliability, and security of our systems. Key Responsibilities:
Elastic Observability Dashboards:
Design, develop, and maintain custom dashboards using Elastic stack for monitoring and visualization of system metrics, logs, and traces.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and translate them into effective visualizations.
Tanzu Application Services Integration:
Leverage Tanzu application services experience to integrate and optimize observability solutions for cloud-native applications.
Work closely with development teams to ensure seamless integration of observability tools into Tanzu environments.
Site Reliability Engineering (SRE):
Apply SRE principles to enhance system reliability, availability, and performance.
Implement and maintain robust monitoring, alerting, and incident response processes.
Security and Compliance:
Maintain a strong focus on security practices, ensuring that observability solutions align with DOD clearance requirements.
Implement and adhere to security best practices, including Security+ (SEC+) certification.
Troubleshooting and Performance Tuning:
Identify and resolve issues related to system performance, logs, and traces.
Conduct performance tuning to optimize the efficiency and effectiveness of observability solutions.
Qualifications:
Proven experience working with Elastic stack for observability purposes.
Familiarity with Tanzu application services, SRE principles, and other cloud-native environments.
DOD Clearance is a mandatory requirement.
Security+ (SEC+) certification is required.
Skills and Competencies:
Strong proficiency in Elastic stack components, including Elasticsearch, Logstash, and Kibana.
Experience with Tanzu application services and other cloud platforms.
Solid understanding of SRE principles and practices.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Effective communication and collaboration skills. Salary: 80-100hr Gridiron IT Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status. Gridiron IT is a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) company specializing in IT Infrastructure, Cyber & Cloud Security, Software Development, and Enterprise Support. Gridiron is an Inc. 5000 2022 recipient and Washington Business Journal Fastest Growing Companies in the Greater Washington Area for 2022. Gridiron offers a competitive benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, disability insurance, and pet insurance.