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Lead Systems Engineer Datadog AWS ServiceNow Integration Job Summary We are seeking a seasoned Lead Systems Engineer with deep expertise in Datadog AWS and ServiceNow integration. In this leadership role you will oversee the design implementation and maintenance of comprehensive monitoring observability and incident management solutions for cloud-based infrastructure and applications. You will play a key role in guiding the team to ensure operational excellence system reliability and seamless collaboration across IT and engineering teams. Responsibilities Lead the architecture design and implementation of end-to-end monitoring solutions using Datadog ensuring high availability and performance of cloud-based services. Oversee the deployment and management of AWS resources EC2 RDS Lambda ECS/EKS S3 etc. ensuring adherence to best practices for scalability security and cost optimization. Define monitoring strategies and best practices including Datadog dashboards monitors alerts and custom metrics for comprehensive observability. Architect and manage the integration of Datadog with ServiceNow to automate incident management workflows event correlation and CMDB synchronization. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers on best practices for monitoring logging and observability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate monitoring and logging into CI/CD pipelines and cloud infrastructure. Drive continuous improvement in system reliability including SLO/SLI definitions synthetic monitoring and anomaly detection. Contribute to and enforce Infrastructure as Code IaC standards using Terraform CloudFormation or similar tools. Participate in high-severity incident management root cause analysis and the implementation of corrective actions to prevent future occurrences. Requirements Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or a related field or equivalent experience. 5 years of experience with AWS cloud services including deployment management and optimization of cloud infrastructure. 3 years of hands-on experience with Datadog including complex dashboards integrations and custom metrics. 2 years of experience integrating Datadog with ServiceNow including incident management workflows event management and CMDB integration. Demonstrated experience leading teams or projects in a cloud operations or DevOps environment. Strong proficiency in scripting and automation Python Bash or similar. Solid understanding of networking security best practices distributed systems and troubleshooting complex cloud architectures. Preferred Skills Nice to Have Experience with Infrastructure as Code Terraform CloudFormation. AWS certifications e.g. AWS Certified Solutions Architect DevOps Engineer. Experience with Kubernetes monitoring and log aggregation solutions Fluentd ELK stack. Familiarity with other observability tools like Prometheus or Grafana. ServiceNow certifications or experience with ServiceNow ITOM modules Discovery Event Management CMDB. Excellent leadership and mentorship skills with experience in cross-functional collaboration. Soft Skills Strong leadership and communication skills to effectively guide a team. Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to handle high-pressure situations. Organizational and prioritization skills to manage multiple tasks and projects effectively.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

From spotlight call: Required: - Must have DataDog monitoring experience - Familiar with AWS platform - 5-8 years strong IT experience and good working knowledge of a variety of technology platforms in a distributed environment including: Microsoft systems (e.g. Windows Server, Active Directory, Exchange, SharePoint), Linux/Unix, VMWare, SQL Server, database architectures, TCP/IP, VPNs, Mainframe, LAN/WAN technologies and architectures Nice to have: - ServiceNow knowledge

Experience Level

Expert Level

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $72.00 - $79.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 9, 2025.

h4>About TEKsystems:

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.