Observability Engineer, Part Time

True Zero Technologies, LLC

. Design, implement, and maintain end-to-end Datadog observability solutions across cloud and on-premises environments .

Posted 9/23/2026part-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing Datadog observability solutions, with a strong focus on healthcare applications and compliance with HIPAA and NIST standards. Proficient in managing configurations as code and integrating observability tools with various platforms to enhance system performance and reliability.

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Datadog APMInfrastructure MonitoringTerraformAWSHIPAA Compliance

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Hard Skills

Datadog ObservabilityMonitoring Healthcare ApplicationsPython ScriptingBash ScriptingRoot-Cause AnalysisSRE PrinciplesLog ManagementCloud Security ManagementData ModelingMachine Learning Capabilities

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal CommunicationCoaching and Mentoring

Tools & Technologies

Datadog AgentOpenTelemetryTaniumServiceNowJiraCI/CD PipelinesSIEM ToolingKubernetesDockerHybrid Infrastructure

Certifications & Qualifications

Datadog CertificationAWS CertificationAzure CertificationGoogle Cloud CertificationCKA CertificationTerraform CertificationITIL Certification

Industry Keywords

EHREMRHL7FHIRZero Trust ArchitectureNIST SP 800-53Incident ManagementPerformance TrendsTechnical SafeguardsCybersecurity Automation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityDockerGoogle Cloud PlatformITSMKubernetesPythonServiceNowTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, implement, and maintain end-to-end Datadog observability solutions across cloud and on-premises environments
Build and maintain dashboards, SLOs, and intelligent alerting policies
Implement and tune monitoring for healthcare applications and infrastructure, including EHR/EMR, HL7/FHIR interfaces, and clinical systems
Configure log pipelines, custom metrics, and telemetry ingestion using Datadog Agent, OpenTelemetry, and APIs
Partner with SRE and engineering teams to detect, triage, and resolve incidents
Drive root-cause analysis and post-incident reviews using Datadog tooling
Integrate Datadog with ITSM, CI/CD, security tooling, and Tanium endpoint/asset data
Manage Datadog configuration as code using Terraform or the Datadog API/CLI
Optimize Datadog usage, tagging, data retention, cost, and performance
Ensure observability practices align with HIPAA, NIST SP 800-53, and Zero Trust requirements
Deliver technical reports on system health, performance trends, and reliability posture
Engage clients and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle
Coach and mentor junior engineers on observability best practices and Datadog capabilities
Develop data models, machine learning capabilities, analytical workflows, and cybersecurity automation across enterprise data sets
Collaborate with SOC personnel, threat hunters, threat intelligence analysts, penetration testers, digital forensics personnel, and cybersecurity engineers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 5 years in observability, DevOps, SRE, or systems engineering, with substantial hands-on experience administering and architecting the Datadog platform
U.S. citizenship required
Must be willing to undergo a U.S. Government background investigation
Deep hands-on experience with Datadog APM, Infrastructure Monitoring, Log Management, Synthetic Monitoring, RUM, and Cloud Security Management
Experience monitoring and supporting healthcare applications and infrastructure (EHR/EMR, HL7/FHIR, clinical or patient-facing systems) in HIPAA-regulated environments is highly valued
Familiarity with Tanium or similar endpoint management/visibility platforms is a strong plus
Hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, GCP, Kubernetes, Docker, and hybrid/on-prem infrastructure
Proficiency with Terraform and Python/Bash scripting and automation
Strong understanding of SRE principles, SLIs/SLOs/error budgets, incident management, and root-cause analysis
Familiarity with NIST SP 800-53, HIPAA technical safeguards, and Zero Trust architecture principles
Experience integrating observability tooling with ServiceNow, Jira, CI/CD pipelines, and SIEM/security tooling
Excellent written and verbal skills to convey technical information to diverse audiences
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered
Candidates should possess three or more listed certifications, including Datadog, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, CKA, Terraform, or ITIL certifications

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary, paid twice per month
Best in class medical coverage
100% of medical premiums covered by True Zero
Company wide new business incentive programs
Contribution Incentives (i.e. white papers, blog posts, internal webinars, etc.)
3 weeks of PTO starting + 11 Paid Holidays Annually
401k Program with 100% company match on the first 4%
Monthly reimbursement of Cell Phone and Home Internet costs
Paternity/Maternity Leave
Investment in training and certifications to broaden and deepen your technical skills