Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled Grafana Administrator to oversee the implementation, configuration, and management of Grafana for real-time monitoring, visualization, and alerting.
The role requires expertise in integrating Grafana with diverse data sources, creating dashboards, managing users, and maintaining system performance.
Key Responsibilities
Grafana Setup and Configuration :
- Install, configure, and upgrade Grafana on on-premises or cloud infrastructure.
- Integrate Grafana with data sources such as Prometheus, Elasticsearch, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and other supported tools.
Dashboard Development
- Design and develop custom dashboards to provide insights into system and application performance.
- Create visually appealing and functional visualizations for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Alerting And Notification
- Configure alerting mechanisms and notification channels (e.g., Teams, PagerDuty, email).
- Monitor system and application health using thresholds and advanced metrics.
Access Management
- Administer user roles and permissions for secure and efficient access to Grafana.
- Implement Single Sign-On (SSO) and LDAP integration if needed.
Performance Optimization
- Monitor Grafana performance and optimize for scalability and speed.
- Troubleshoot and resolve performance and configuration issues.
Documentation And Training
- Create documentation for Grafana configurations, dashboards, and best practices.
- Conduct training sessions for team members on Grafana usage.
Collaboration
- Work closely with DevOps, SRE, and development teams to understand monitoring needs.
- Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure Grafana meets business and operational requirements.
Security And Compliance
- Ensure Grafana complies with security policies and best practices.
- Regularly review and patch vulnerabilities in Grafana installations.
Required Skills And Qualifications
- Proficiency in Grafana implementation, administration, and customization.
- Experience with Grafana integrations (e.g, Prometheus, Graphite, InfluxDB, Elasticsearch).
- Strong knowledge of time-series data and metrics visualization.
- Familiarity with monitoring tools (e., Prometheus) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure).
- Proficient in Linux/Unix system administration.
- Hands-on experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation.
- Knowledge of DevOps tools such as Kubernetes, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Grafana plugins and API usage.
- Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).
- Certification in Grafana or related monitoring
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