Logging and Monitoring Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a full-time Logging and Monitoring Engineer to support our enterprise technology client based out of Round Rock, TX.

Summary:
As a Logging and Monitoring Engineer, you will support the day-to-day operation and continued evolution of our client's logging and telemetry platforms. You will work hands-on with Cribl, Elastic, and Corelight to onboard new data sources, maintain healthy pipelines, troubleshoot issues, and ensure reliable delivery of security and operational telemetry across the environment. This role is strongly execution-focused and works closely with senior engineers and partner teams to support enterprise detection and monitoring capabilities.

Duties:
* Configure, operate, and monitor log and telemetry pipelines using Cribl, including basic data routing, filtering, and transformations
* Support Elastic environments by onboarding log sources, validating data quality, assisting with troubleshooting, and performing routine maintenance tasks
* Assist with the deployment, operation, and monitoring of Corelight sensors to ensure reliable network telemetry ingestion
* Troubleshoot logging and data pipeline issues, working through data flow, parsing, transport, and ingestion problems
* Perform routine operational tasks such as platform upgrades, configuration changes, documentation updates, and capacity monitoring
* Partner with security operations, infrastructure, and application teams to support log onboarding requests and resolve data gaps
* Follow established change management, operational procedures, and escalation paths while contributing feedback to improve processes
* Maintain basic operational documentation and runbooks to support consistent platform operations

REQUIREMENTS:
* 3-5 years of hands-on experience supporting enterprise logging, monitoring, or security telemetry platforms
* Practical experience working with Cribl for log routing or pipeline support (hands-on configuration and troubleshooting)
* Experience supporting Elastic environments, including log onboarding, basic troubleshooting, and operational maintenance
* Exposure to network telemetry or NDR solutions (e.g., Corelight or similar technologies)
* Strong Linux and Windows system administration fundamentals
* Working knowledge of scripting or automation (e.g., Bash, Python) to assist with operational tasks
* Experience supporting platforms in cloud, hybrid, or large enterprise environments
* Familiarity with monitoring concepts such as data health, throughput, latency, and alerting

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

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