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RIT Solutions, Inc.

SRE focus on observability

Richmond, VA · On-site

$55.75 - $74.25/hr

RIT Solutions, Inc. is a company seeking Site Reliability Engineers with a focus on observability. The role involves developing and maintaining queries and dashboards for analyzing customer impact ...

MM International

DevOps Engineer - Lead

Richmond, VA · On-site

$52.25 - $71.50/hr

Observability Tools: Proficiency in monitoring, logging, and tracing tools, including Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana), Splunk, Datadog, New Relic, and cloud-native ...

MM International

DevOps engineer

Richmond, VA · On-site

$52.25 - $71.50/hr

Implement and manage full-stack observability using Datadog, ensuring seamless monitoring across infrastructure, applications, and services. * Instrument agents for on-premise, cloud, and hybrid ...

Grid Networks

Mid-Level DevOps Engineer

Reston, VA · On-site

$55 - $75.25/hr

Improve reliability, consistency, and observability across application stacks Qualifications: Technical Skills * Docker, Docker Compose, Docker Swarmstackdeployment * Experience with GitandGitLab CI ...

Mondo

Sr Elastic Engineer

Hampton, VA · On-site

$160/hr

This role requires deep expertise in Elastic technologies, automation, observability, and cloud infrastructure while partnering with engineering, DevOps, and client teams to deliver scalable and ...

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As of Sep 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for observability in Virginia is $60.01, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50.29 and $68.89 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an observability?

An Observability job focuses on ensuring the performance, reliability, and health of software systems by collecting, analyzing, and visualizing telemetry data such as logs, metrics, and traces. Professionals in this field work with monitoring tools, distributed tracing, and alerting systems to detect and troubleshoot issues proactively. They collaborate with engineering and operations teams to improve system visibility, reduce downtime, and enhance overall system performance.

What does an observability do?

In an Observability role, your daily tasks often include designing and maintaining monitoring dashboards, configuring alerts, analyzing system logs, and working closely with development and operations teams to troubleshoot issues. You'll proactively identify areas of improvement to increase system reliability, document monitoring strategies, and support incident response efforts. Collaboration is key, as you may participate in post-incident reviews and help drive architectural improvements based on the data you collect. The role is dynamic and requires a proactive approach to ensure systems stay healthy and downtime is minimized.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in an observability role?

To thrive in an Observability role, you need a strong background in monitoring, alerting, logging, and analyzing system performance, often supported by a degree in computer science or related field. Familiarity with tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog, Splunk, and experience with cloud platforms and scripting languages is crucial. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills help you work effectively with cross-functional engineering and operations teams. These capabilities are essential to ensure system reliability, quickly detect issues, and maintain seamless digital experiences.

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Infographic showing various Observability job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 73% Physical, 8% Hybrid, and 19% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $124,828 per year, or $60 per hour.

Infrastructure Observability and Monitoring Engineer

Chantilly, VA • On-site

CACI International, Inc.
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$110K - $144K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 4 days ago

Job description

Job Title: Infrastructure Observability and Monitoring Engineer
Job Category: Information Technology
Time Type: Full time
Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI
Employee Type: Regular
Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%
Type of Travel: Local
* * *
The Opportunity:
The CIS program supports our intelligence customer deliver IT services to conduct its globally distributed operations. We are driving an exciting technological transformation of customer IT services by leading the design, development, implementation, and operation of cutting-edge solutions. This includes continuous service improvement through the modernization of IT system infrastructure.
CACI is looking for an experienced, innovative, and motivated Infrastructure Observability and Monitoring Engineer to support the mission objectives and needs of the customer, the Defense Intelligence Agency. In this role, you will be the technical authority for designing, configuring, and supporting comprehensive infrastructure monitoring and telemetry solutions across enterprise storage and hardware platforms. You will direct cross-functional collaborations to standardize real-time data collection, establish alert thresholds, and integrate automated ticket creation to guarantee continuous system availability and SLA compliance. Additionally, you will champion the validation of system health using simulations and synthetic transactions while ensuring all engineering documentation, analytical platforms, and reports meet rigorous contract specifications.
The position is contingent upon award of the DIA SITE III CIO Infrastructure Services (CIS) contract.
Responsibilities:
  • Design and configure infrastructure monitoring tools and services to promote real-time access to system alerts, cyber status, events, trend analysis, and system data collection solution(s) for all Infrastructure Services within customer roadmap and future iterations
  • Collaborate with other engineers and Operations teams on requirements, APIs, and other data collection techniques and correlations on integrated infrastructure usage, alert thresholds, and potential aggregation for automated ticket creation
  • Design tests using simulations, physical components, and synthetic data transactions to enable lab-based and in-production validation of system health, availability, and performance
  • Develop clear and complete documentation for monitoring solutions, analytic platforms, and related activities
  • Provide engineering support for all monitoring and management solutions to meet SLA requirements
  • Support major storage technologies such as Brocade, Data Domain, Dell FluidFS, NetApp, and Dell Storage Center
  • Create required documentation, reports, and data adhering to schedule, format, and content requirements specified by the contract

Qualifications:
Required:
  • Must hold a current Top Secret SCI clearance with ability to obtain poly prior to start
  • DOD 8140 Certification applicable to role (minimum Security+)
  • HS and 16+ years of experience, an AA and 14+ years of experience, BS/BA and 12+ years of experience, MS/MA and 10+ years of experience, or PhD and 8+ years of experience
  • Minimum 6 years of hands-on experience designing, integrating, validating, and implementing infrastructure monitoring and management solutions
  • Practical experience with Splunk, NETSCOUT, NNMi, HPNA, Cisco Catalyst, or other infrastructure monitoring and management platforms
  • Practical experience with Tableau and other reporting or dashboard engines
  • Willingness to learn new skills and new technologies
  • ITIL 4 Foundation Certification (or higher)

Desired:
  • Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics
  • Familiarity with IC ITE services and classified environments
  • Practical experience with ServiceNow or other ITSM systems

What You Can Expect:
A culture of integrity.
At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you'll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer's missions and driven by a higher purpose - to ensure the safety of our nation.
An environment of trust.
CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You'll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.
A focus on continuous growth.
Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground - in your career and in our legacy.
Pay Range:
There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.
The proposed salary range for this position is:
$103,800 - $218,100
CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

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