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The Monitoring Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining observability solutions across non-production and production environments. This role focuses on ensuring system health and performance through Splunk, Splunk ITSI, synthetic transaction monitoring, application performance monitoring (APM), and network performance monitoring.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Configure and manage monitoring tools, primarily Splunk and Splunk ITSI

• Implement synthetic transaction and APM solutions to proactively detect issues

• Maintain network performance visibility and alerting

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve observability coverage

• Document monitoring standards, configurations, and processes

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 5 years in monitoring/observability roles with hands-on experience in Splunk and ITSI or related tooling

REGISTRATIONS/LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: (list those required to perform the job that ALL associates in the role must have)

• Splunk certifications (e.g., Splunk Core Certified Power User, Splunk ITSI Certified) preferred.

SKILLS/CHARACTERISTICS:

• Strong expertise in Splunk and ITSI

• Familiarity with synthetic monitoring and APM tools

• Understanding of network performance monitoring

• Scripting skills (Python, Shell, PowerShell) are an asset

• Strong troubleshooting and documentation abilities

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity.  All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, religion, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.