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DataDog Administrator

Incluziv
Full Timemid
INPosted March 10, 2026

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Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Platform Administration & Optimization

  • Manage and maintain the DataDog platform, including dashboards, monitors, alerts, and integrations.
  • Optimize DataDog configurations for performance, scalability, and cost efficiency.
  • Implement tagging strategies and ensure proper data ingestion from multiple sources.

Integration & Automation

  • Integrate DataDog with enterprise tools such as:
  • ServiceNow
  • Azure AD & On-Premise AD
  • Defender for Azure AD
  • CrowdStrike
  • SecurOnix
  • Palo Alto
  • Okta & Identity Management
  • MarkMonitor
  • Cloudflare
  • AWS Route53
  • Entra ID
  • Microsoft Purview
  • Develop automation scripts for alerting, reporting, and remediation workflows.

Monitoring & Troubleshooting

  • Configure advanced monitors for infrastructure, applications, and security events.
  • Troubleshoot ingestion issues, alert anomalies, and integration failures.
  • Ensure high availability and reliability of the monitoring platform.

Security & Compliance

  • Collaborate with SOC and CSIRT teams to enhance threat detection capabilities using DataDog.
  • Implement compliance dashboards and reporting for regulatory requirements.

Reporting & Documentation

  • Prepare detailed reports on system health, performance metrics, and incident trends.
  • Maintain SOPs and documentation for DataDog administration and troubleshooting.

Collaboration & Leadership

  • Act as SME for DataDog within the organization.
  • Mentor L1/L2 teams on best practices and advanced troubleshooting.
  • Work closely with DevOps, Cloud, and Security teams for proactive monitoring strategies.

Required Skills & Experience

  • 5+ years of experience in monitoring and observability platforms, with at least 3 years in DataDog administration.
  • Strong knowledge of infrastructure monitoring, log management, and APM.
  • Hands-on experience with integrations across cloud (AWS, Azure) and security tools.
  • Proficiency in scripting (Python, PowerShell, or similar) for automation.
  • Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills.

Preferred Certifications

  • DataDog Certified Observability Professional
  • AWS/Azure Cloud Certifications
  • Security Certifications (CompTIA Security+, SOC Analyst, etc.)

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