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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cribl Platform Engineering & Administration Engineer - **Company:** Hays Specialist Recruitment LLC - **Location:** New York, NY, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cyber Security, Computer Programming, Information Engineering, Linux, Distributed Systems, Data Intelligence, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Enterprise Messaging Systems, Networking Basics, Ansible, Security Information and Event Management, Data Streaming, Tokenization, Datadog, Scripting, AI Platforms, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Data Analytics, Apache Kafka, Terraform, Splunk, Data Pipelines, Serverless Computing, Docker, Golang - **Published:** September 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.hays.com/job-detail/cribl-platform-engineering-administration-engineer-new-york_1186293 ## About the Role The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's/applicant's qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship not available., * 5+ years of experience in observability, telemetry engineering, data engineering, or security engineering roles. * 3+ years of hands-on experience with Cribl Stream and/or Cribl Edge in production environments. * Strong experience with log management, SIEM, and observability platforms (e.g., Splunk, Elastic, Datadog, OpenSearch, Sentinel). * Proficiency with Linux, networking fundamentals, and distributed systems. * Experience with Public Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, and/or GCP). * Strong scripting or programming experience in Python, JavaScript, Go, or similar languages. * Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code and configuration management tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible). * Experience implementing AI/ML-driven observability or security use cases. * Familiarity with OpenTelemetry and modern telemetry standards. * Experience with containerized and serverless environments (Docker, Kubernetes). * Knowledge of data streaming and messaging platforms (Kafka, Kinesis, Pub/Sub). * Understanding of enterprise compliance frameworks (PCI, HIPAA, SOX, NIST). * Experience supporting large-scale, multi-region, 24/7 production environments. * Strong ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders., You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there's a position you really want, you're fully prepared to get it. ## Description * Build and maintain pipelines for filtering, routing, masking, enrichment, and transformation of telemetry data. * Optimize telemetry pipelines to reduce ingestion costs while preserving security, compliance, and investigative value. * Develop and enforce standards for telemetry onboarding, pipeline design, and operational best practices. AI-Driven Observability & Automation * Integrate AI/ML capabilities into observability and security workflows, including: * Intelligent data enrichment and normalization * Anomaly detection and signal amplification * Automated routing, suppression, or prioritization of telemetry * Partner with data science, AI platform, or security teams to operationalize AI-driven insights within Cribl pipelines. * Leverage AI-assisted tooling to improve troubleshooting, detection fidelity, and operational efficiency. Security & Compliance Enablement * Implement data protection controls including PII masking, tokenization, filtering, and policy-based routing. * Support security monitoring and incident response by ensuring high-quality, reliable telemetry delivery to downstream SIEM, SOAR, and analytics platforms. * Ensure Cribl configurations align with enterprise security, privacy, and compliance requirements (e.g., PCI, HIPAA, SOX, NIST). Collaboration & Technical Leadership * Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Cribl and telemetry pipeline architecture. * Collaborate with application, infrastructure, and security teams to onboard new data sources. * Mentor engineers and provide guidance on observability and telemetry best practices. * Contribute to runbooks, architectural documentation, and operational playbooks. 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