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# Observability Engineer - active Secret clearance

- **Company:** THE PODMILSAK GROUP, INC.
- **Location:** Fort Meade, MD, United States
- **Salary:** $130,000 - $160,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Computer Networks, Elasticsearch, Monitoring of Systems, Python (Programming Language), NoSQL, Performance Tuning, Prometheus, SQL Databases, TCP/IP, Datadog, Scripting, Grafana, SC Clearance, Containerization, Splunk, New Relic (SaaS), Docker
- **Published:** October 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/observability-engineer-active-secret-clearance-fort-george-g-meade-md--bb1f57b8-fd02-492e-a785-24f371c8a6dc

## About the Role

Secret Clearance, Secret Clearance, Cloud Computing, Cross-Functional, Resource Utilization, Problem Solving Skills, Performance Management, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Identify Issues, United States Citizen, * U.S. Citizenship required

 * Active Secret clearance required
 * Flexible hybrid role with the ability to work onsite at customer locations as needed, * 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

## 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), * 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