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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Observability Engineer - active Secret clearance - **Company:** THE PODMILSAK GROUP, INC. - **Location:** Mechanicsburg, PA, United States - **Salary:** $130,000.0 - $160,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Computing Platforms, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Computer Networks, Elasticsearch, Monitoring of Systems, Python (Programming Language), NoSQL, Performance Tuning, Cloud Services, Prometheus, SQL Databases, TCP/IP, Datadog, Scripting, Grafana, SC Clearance, Containerization, Splunk, New Relic (SaaS), Docker, Vmware - **Published:** August 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us429a44edfc4d5f7193c01ff79d9c3c32 ## About the Role * 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) ## Description You will be part of a larger technical team working as an Observability Engineer in an OpsRamp environment. In this role, you will 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. You will collaborate closely with development, operations, and cross-functional teams to proactively identify and resolve issues, improve system performance, and optimize resource utilization. Salary (130-160K) Clearance & Work Authorization * U.S. Citizenship required * Active Secret clearance required * Flexible hybrid role with the ability to work onsite at customer locations as needed, OpsRamp Platform Expertise 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 Observability Infrastructure * Design, implement, and maintain observability solutions with OpsRamp as the core platform * Integrate OpsRamp with additional monitoring and observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Datadog, Elastic Stack) * Ensure data accuracy, quality, and integrity across observability systems Incident Management * 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 Continuous Improvement * Continuously assess and optimize the performance and effectiveness of the OpsRamp platform * Stay current on OpsRamp features, enhancements, and industry best practices * Proactively identify improvement opportunities and implement enhancements, We are seeking an experienced Secret-cleared Cloud Services Engineer with deep expertise in VMware NSX-T to design, implement, and operate secure, scalable infrastructure across hy… + 1 month ago + Apply easily + ## Related Videos - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [WebAssembly: The Next Frontier of Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/972-webassembly-the-next-frontier-of-cloud-computing) - [Leveraging Real time data in FSIs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/806-leveraging-real-time-data-in-fsis) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Docker build without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100114-docker-build-without-docker) - [Generating code with Angular schematics](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/129-generating-code-with-angular-schematics) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [Dev Digest 162: AI careers, MCP, AWS best practices & floppy sweaters](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/571-dev-digest-162-ai-careers-mcp-aws-best-practices-floppy-sweaters) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [The Overflow: 5 Security and Privacy Tools for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/710-the-overflow-5-security-and-privacy-tools-for-developers)