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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Monitoring & Observability Architect - **Company:** Acuity - **Location:** McLean, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Systems Engineering, Software as a Service, Cyber Security, Data Centers, Data Visualization, Elasticsearch, Monitoring of Systems, Python (Programming Language), Windows PowerShell, Logstash, Prometheus, Datadog, Data Logging, Fluentd, Grafana, Togaf, Information Technology, SolarWinds (Software), Performance Monitor, Kibana, Splunk, New Relic (SaaS), Elk Stack, Golang - **Published:** July 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/us893ab216d9acef0909f20f330e818c45/eaa ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field. * 10+ years of experience in IT infrastructure and systems engineering. * 5+ years of experience designing enterprise-level monitoring or observability solutions. * Deep expertise in data visualization, log management, and system performance metrics. Preferred Certifications * Federal & Security: CISSP. * Domain-Specific: Splunk Enterprise Certified Architect or New Relic Certified Observability Practitioner. * Architecture/Management: TOGAF or AWS Solutions Architect Professional. Technical Skills * Monitoring Tools: Splunk, New Relic, SolarWinds, Datadog, Prometheus, Grafana. * Logging: ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana), Fluentd. * Tracing: Jaeger, Honeycomb, AWS X-Ray. * Scripting: Python, Go, PowerShell for custom monitoring plugins. Regulatory & Domain Expertise * Demonstrated expertise in applying NIST 800-53 continuous monitoring (CA) controls. * Technical implementation of FedRAMP Moderate/High security baselines for SaaS monitoring tools. * Experience with the Department of Defense (DoD) Cyber Security Service Provider (CSSP) standards. Clearance Requirement * Active security clearance (Secret or Top Secret) or eligibility to obtain one. ## Description Acuity is an award-winning consulting firm that provides proven management and technological services to the Federal government. Recognized as one of the Best Places to Work, by the Washington Business Journal for over five years in a row, we are hiring a Monitoring & Observability Architect to further assist and join in our growth. Why Acuity?: Looking to make a difference, to help keep people safe, or even to save lives through your work with technology? Join Acuity's team of experts to have an impact on our government's critical missions. Acuity, Inc. is a consulting firm that supports federal agencies in the areas of IT Modernization, Data Enablement, and Hyperautomation. Responsibilities: * Architect enterprise-wide observability solutions using platforms like Splunk, New Relic, or SolarWinds. * Design "Proactive Mission Assurance" dashboards and alerting frameworks for high-visibility federal missions. * Technical implementation of automated remediation workflows triggered by observability events. * Lead the integration of logging and monitoring across on-premises data centers and GovCloud environments. * Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to align monitoring strategies with NIST 800-53 continuous monitoring controls. * Define standards for application tracing, log aggregation, and real-time metric collection. * Provide technical oversight for the implementation of AIOps and advanced analytics within monitoring tools. ## Related Videos - [Our journey with Spring Boot in a microservice architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/511-our-journey-with-spring-boot-in-a-microservice-architecture) - [Go with the Flow: Stop the Leaks Before Your Memory's a Waterfall!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100073-go-with-the-flow-stop-the-leaks-before-your-memory-s-a-waterfall) - [Easy Mode Monitoring and Logging with Shiftmon](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2114-easy-mode-monitoring-and-logging-with-shiftmon) - [Scoring 2000 Products per Request: Performance Pitfalls in Golang](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2073-scoring-2000-products-per-request-performance-pitfalls-in-golang) - [Planet-Scale Dashboards](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1618-planet-scale-dashboards) - [Retooling and refactoring - an investment in people.](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/371-retooling-and-refactoring-an-investment-in-people) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Dev Digest 164: AI Agents, AI Blindspots and MCP security problems](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/578-dev-digest-164-ai-agents-ai-blindspots-and-mcp-security-problems) - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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