Datadog System Engineer

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Datadog Systems Engineer to join our IT team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and optimizing our monitoring and analytics platform, Datadog, across both on-premises and cloud environments. This role involves ensuring system performance, availability, and security while providing actionable insights through comprehensive analytics.

Key Responsibilities:

Implement, configure, and maintain Datadog across on-premises and cloud environments, ensuring comprehensive monitoring of applications, services, and infrastructure. This includes leveraging integrations with SolarWinds for in-depth network performance monitoring and management, as well as ThousandEyes for end-to-end visibility into the digital experience across the internet, cloud, and SaaS applications.

Develop and maintain dashboards, monitors, and alerts that provide real-time insights into system performance, availability, and security. Utilize the integrated capabilities of Datadog, SolarWinds, and ThousandEyes to create a unified view of IT health, enabling proactive issue resolution and performance optimization.

Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to integrate Datadog, SolarWinds, and ThousandEyes into the CI/CD pipeline, facilitating continuous monitoring and feedback. This collaboration ensures that all aspects of the system's performance are under surveillance, from the core network to application performance, providing a holistic view of system health.

Optimize the use of Datadog, SolarWinds, and ThousandEyes to ensure cost-effectiveness while maintaining high levels of performance and reliability. This involves configuring these tools to complement each other, reducing overlap, and maximizing the unique strengths of each platform.

Stay current with new features and technologies related to Datadog, SolarWinds, and ThousandEyes, evaluating and implementing them as appropriate to meet business needs. This includes participating in webinars, workshops, and other learning opportunities to understand how integrations can be enhanced and leveraged for improved monitoring and analytics.

Additional Qualifications:

Experience with SolarWinds and ThousandEyes: Demonstrated experience in integrating and managing SolarWinds and ThousandEyes with Datadog. Familiarity with the specific modules and features of SolarWinds that are most complementary to Datadog's capabilities, as well as the unique network and application performance monitoring capabilities of ThousandEyes.

Minimum of 5 years of experience in systems engineering or operations, with a strong focus on monitoring and analytics platforms.

• Proven experience with Datadog, including implementation, configuration, and optimization in hybrid environments (on-premises and cloud).
• Strong understanding of cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and their integration with Datadog.
• Proficient in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation and integration purposes.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex system issues.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across different teams and departments.
• Relevant certifications in Datadog, cloud computing, or systems engineering are a plus.

Working Conditions:

• This position may require occasional evening and weekend work to perform system upgrades, maintenance, or emergency troubleshooting