Senior Datadog Administrator

Senior Datadog Administrator

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Summary: The Senior Datadog Administrator is responsible for the administration of software tools for systems and applications monitoring, specifically focusing on DataDog and similar tools. The role requires expertise in Linux environments, particularly for Java applications, and involves configuration for various monitoring aspects including infrastructure and network. The position also entails collaboration with different teams to ensure monitoring requirements are met during the development process. Strong scripting and automation skills are preferred, along with experience in network monitoring and logging tools.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage, configure, and maintain the DataDog tool on a Linux platform.
  • Responsible for Network Monitoring, Infrastructure/Server Monitoring (Linux, Windows, AIX) using DataDog, Application, SNMP, and Log Monitoring.
  • Configure centralized logging from various sources to DataDog on Linux.
  • Create required dashboards with data visualization in DataDog.
  • Work with Systems and Application Architecture teams to address monitoring requirements early in development.
  • Assist in reviewing and analyzing business and system requirements for monitoring tool protocols.

Key Skills:

  • 5-8 years of strong IT experience in a distributed environment.
  • 3 years of hands-on experience with DataDog administration or similar monitoring tools.
  • Experience with ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana).
  • Proficient in scripting languages such as Shell, Python, and Selenium.
  • Knowledge of SSL certs and encryption methods on Linux.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Washington, DC

Country: USA

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Title: Senior Datadog Administrator

Duration: 9 Months+

Location: Washington, DC (Remote Job)

Responsible for software tool administration for systems and applications monitoring tools. Expertise with at least one of the Monitoring tools like DataDog and Service Now.
DataDog Administration experience on Linux platform to instrument Java based applications running on Tomcat Application Server.
Configuration experience in Infrastructure Monitoring, Network Monitoring and Centralized Logging.
Or similar Administration experience with ELK Stack Elasticsearch (search and analytics engine), Logstash (ingest pipeline) and Kibana (visualization and creating dashboards).
Strong Linux platform (Red Hat) background.
Automation experience with scripting (Python, Shell, ANSIBLE) preferred.
Understanding of SSL setup on Linux servers. Installing CA certs etc.
Experience with Network Monitoring and knowledge on Network components like Switches, Routers, Palo Alto Network utilization SNMP, F5 Load Balancers, WebSeal, Info Blocks, Gigamon, Network Mapping is a plus.
Working knowledge of other monitoring tools like Big Panda, CloudBeat (Synthetic Monitoring) is desired. These tools are used to monitor applications and business transactions that impact the business and customers, currently.
Responsibilities include script writing, installing, managing, and maintaining the monitoring tools, as needed, as well as integration with other tools and collaboration with other groups and their tools.

Tasks:
Manages, configures and maintains the Data Dog tool on Linux platform.
Responsible for Network Monitoring, Infrastructure/Server Monitoring (Linux, Windows, AIX) using Data Dog, Application, SNMP and Log Monitoring.
Configure centralized logging of all logs from different sources like WebSphere / Tomcat and IHS WebServers on AIX servers to Data Dog on Linux. Knowledge of Load Balancers like F5 to route logs to Log server. Handling different types of Log formats.
Creates required dashboards with data visualization in Data Dog.
Manages, configures and maintains the DataDog APM tool on Linux platform.
Works with different Systems and Application Architecture teams to ensure that systems monitoring requirements are addressed early in the development process. Coordinates with project teams to ensure that monitoring of new applications is available before release for production.
Assists in reviewing and analyzing business & system requirements and specifications for systems monitoring tool protocols and future tool usage.

Required Skills:
5-8 years strong IT experience and good working knowledge of a variety of technology platforms in a distributed environment including: Microsoft systems (e.g. Windows Server, Active Directory, Exchange, SharePoint), Linux/Unix, VMWare, SQL Server, database architectures, TCP/IP, VPNs, Mainframe, LAN/WAN technologies and architectures
A minimum of 3 years hands-on experience installing, integrating, managing and maintaining monitoring tools like Data Dog administration and support.
Or similar Log Management experience with ELK Stack Elasticsearch (search and analytics engine), Logstash (ingest pipeline), and Kibana (visualization and creating dashboards)
Experience in writing Shell, Python, Selenium, VuGen scripts
Experience with SSL certs, encryption methods on Linux

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