What are the responsibilities and job description for the Logging and Monitoring Engineer position at Apex Systems?
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Job Description:
Logging and Monitoring Engineer
Location: Round Rock, Texas (Onsite)
Employment Type: Contract
Email Julissa an updated resume to to apply!
Role Overview
As a Logging and Monitoring Engineer, you will support the day-to-day operation and continued evolution of logging and telemetry platforms. You will work hands-on with Cribl, Elastic, and Corelight to onboard new data sources, maintain pipelines, troubleshoot issues, and ensure reliable delivery of security and operational telemetry. This role is execution-focused and involves close collaboration with senior engineers and partner teams to support enterprise detection and monitoring capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
Experience: 3-5 years of hands-on experience supporting enterprise logging, monitoring, or security telemetry platforms.
Technical Skills:
The anticipated pay range for this position is $60-$70.00 per hour. The final pay rate will be determined based on experience and qualifications. A benefits package is available for eligible employees.
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at or .
Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6 months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
Job Description:
Logging and Monitoring Engineer
Location: Round Rock, Texas (Onsite)
Employment Type: Contract
Email Julissa an updated resume to to apply!
Role Overview
As a Logging and Monitoring Engineer, you will support the day-to-day operation and continued evolution of logging and telemetry platforms. You will work hands-on with Cribl, Elastic, and Corelight to onboard new data sources, maintain pipelines, troubleshoot issues, and ensure reliable delivery of security and operational telemetry. This role is execution-focused and involves close collaboration with senior engineers and partner teams to support enterprise detection and monitoring capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Configure, operate, and monitor log and telemetry pipelines using Cribl, including data routing, filtering, and transformations.
- Support Elastic environments by onboarding log sources, validating data quality, assisting with troubleshooting, and performing routine maintenance.
- 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.
- Maintain operational documentation and runbooks to support platform operations.
Experience: 3-5 years of hands-on experience supporting enterprise logging, monitoring, or security telemetry platforms.
Technical Skills:
- Practical experience working with Cribl for log routing or pipeline support.
- Experience supporting Elastic environments, including log onboarding and operational maintenance.
- Exposure to network telemetry or NDR solutions (e.g., Corelight or similar).
- System administration fundamentals in Linux and Windows.
- Working knowledge of scripting or automation (e.g., Bash, Python).
- Experience supporting platforms in cloud, hybrid, or large enterprise environments.
- Familiarity with monitoring concepts such as data health, throughput, and latency.
The anticipated pay range for this position is $60-$70.00 per hour. The final pay rate will be determined based on experience and qualifications. A benefits package is available for eligible employees.
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at or .
Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6 months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
Salary : $60 - $70