Principal Cribl Engineer - Observability

LiquidKinetics is seeking an experienced Principal Cribl Engineer specializing in Observability to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of data routing and processing solutions within our observability platforms. This senior role involves architecting scalable Cribl infrastructure, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance data visibility, and driving best practices in data management to support real-time analytics and monitoring.

The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Cribl Stream, log and metrics data pipelines, and observability frameworks, with proven leadership experience in complex environments. This position offers the opportunity to influence the future of observability engineering within a mission-critical and fast-paced organization.

Responsibilities

Lead the architecture and deployment of Cribl streaming solutions to handle large-scale observability data.

Design and implement efficient data routing, transformation, and shaping rules to optimize data flow and storage.

Collaborate with engineering, security, and operations teams to ensure seamless integration with monitoring and alerting platforms.

Establish and enforce best practices for observability data pipelines, quality, and security.

Troubleshoot complex issues related to Cribl infrastructure and data ingestion.

Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and cross-functional stakeholders.

Document architecture designs, processes, and configurations to support knowledge sharing and operational continuity.