Lead Systems Engineer (Datadog, AWS & ServiceNow Integration)
Posted 1 day ago by 1751613787
Negotiable
Outside
Remote
USA
Summary: The Lead Systems Engineer role focuses on the integration of Datadog with AWS and ServiceNow, primarily in a remote capacity. The position involves leading monitoring strategies, migrating applications to AWS, and configuring Datadog for optimal performance. Candidates should possess expert-level skills in Datadog administration and deep AWS experience, with a preference for those familiar with ServiceNow ITOM integration. This contract role is open to local candidates who can occasionally work onsite, as well as remote candidates working EST hours.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and lead monitoring strategies.
- Integrate Datadog with ServiceNow.
- Drive observability and incident response processes.
- Provide mentorship.
- Migrate Datadog from GovCloud to commercial cloud.
- Migrate on-prem claims applications to AWS, configuring Datadog in the process.
Key Skills:
- Expert-level Datadog administration (on-prem and in AWS).
- Deep AWS experience.
- ServiceNow ITOM integration (highly preferred).
- Datadog Functional Expertise: full configuration of Infrastructure Monitoring, APM, Log Management, RUM, and Security Monitoring within Datadog.
- Heavy use of AWS services (EC2, RDS, Lambda, ECS/EKS, S3, etc.) and Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
- AWS certifications, Kubernetes monitoring, PrometheGrafana experience, ServiceNow ITOM expertise, and scripting (Python, Bash).
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: USA
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
- 100% REMOTE Role
- Job Title: Lead Systems Engineer (Datadog, AWS & ServiceNow Integration)
- Contract Role: This is a straight contract position with preference for local candidates who can occasionally go onsite, but remote candidates who can work EST hours are welcome.
- Primary Tools & Platforms: Core tools include Datadog(primary), BigPanda (nice to have), with all infrastructure running on Linux.
- Key Initiatives:
- Migration of Datadog from GovCloud to commercial cloud.
- Migration of on-prem claims applications to AWS, configuring Datadog in the process.
- Core Skill Requirements:
- Expert-level Datadog administration (on-prem and in AWS)
- Deep AWS experience
- ServiceNow ITOM integration(highly preferred)
- Datadog Functional Expertise: Candidate must be able to fully configure Infrastructure Monitoring, APM, Log Management, RUM, and Security Monitoring within Datadog.
- Technical Environment: Heavy use of AWS services (EC2, RDS, Lambda, ECS/EKS, S3, etc.) and Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
- Responsibilities: Design and lead monitoring strategies, integrate Datadog with ServiceNow, drive observability and incident response processes, and provide mentorship.
- Preferred Skills: AWS certifications, Kubernetes monitoring, PrometheGrafana experience, ServiceNow ITOM expertise, and scripting (Python, Bash).
- Interview Process: Two rounds initial interview with Hiring Manager, followed by a panel interview.