PGTEK

Observability Engineer – Active Secret Clearance

PGTEK

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Fort MeadeAlabamaMarylandUnited States

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Salary

💰 $130,000 - $160,000 per year

About the role

  • Design, implement, and maintain observability solutions that provide deep insight into the health, performance, and behavior of PCE and cloud infrastructure in support of a Federal customer
  • 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: Configure data sources, define KPIs, and analyze performance trends
  • Log Management: Configure log collection, aggregation, and analysis
  • Alerting & Notifications: Create and manage alerts, escalation paths, and integrations with incident management systems
  • Automation: Develop and implement automated workflows and remediation actions
  • Dashboards & Reporting: Design custom dashboards and reports to provide actionable insights into system health and performance
  • Ensure data accuracy, quality, and integrity across observability systems
  • Use OpsRamp data to troubleshoot performance issues, application errors, and operational incidents
  • Collaborate with development and operations teams to identify root causes and implement fixes
  • Participate in incident response activities to accelerate issue resolution
  • Continuously assess and optimize the performance and effectiveness of the OpsRamp platform

Requirements

  • 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)
  • Soft Skills
  • 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
  • Education, Certifications & Security Requirements
  • U.S. Citizen with active Secret clearance
  • Required Certification: DoD 8570/8140 compliant security certification, such as Security+ or higher (e.g., CISSP, CASP)
Benefits
  • Comprehensive PPO medical coverage with access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) option
  • Vision plan
  • Dental insurance with base plan option paid for by PGTEK
  • Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term disability, and Critical Illness insurance premiums covered
  • Matching 401(k) plan
  • Discount on pet insurance through ASPCA Pet Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program available at no cost
  • Generous amount of PTO and Holidays
  • Education Assistance Program available after 12 months of employment

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
cloud platformsAWSAzureGCPDockerKubernetesPythonGoBashSQL
Soft skills
communication skillscollaboration skillsanalytical abilitiesproblem-solving abilitiesindependent workteamworkcontinuous learningimprovement
Certifications
DoD 8570/8140 compliant security certificationSecurity+CISSPCASP