Platform Observability Consultant - Grafana / Kubernetes

Job Title : Grafana & Kubernetes Specialist

Location : Remote / U.S. Based (Preference for Atlanta, GA)

Duration : 3-6 Month contract (Potential for Extension)

About the Project :

Our client, a leading global enterprise, is undertaking a major Observability platform consolidation initiative , migrating from Splunk to Grafana as their enterprise solution. They are seeking a Grafana and Kubernetes specialist to help define the migration strategy and stabilize the platform as it scales.

Responsibilities :

Assist in the migration from Splunk to Grafana, ensuring stability and scalability of the platform.

Deploy and manage Kubernetes clusters, including resource scaling and optimization.

Implement and configure Grafana OSS distributed deployments .

Work with Grafana Alloy, Loki, and Mimir to support data ingestion and visualization.

Follow best practices for Grafana dashboards, monitoring, and alerts.

Collaborate with client teams to define migration strategy and observability standards.

Required Skills & Experience :

Proven experience with Kubernetes cluster management and resource scaling.

Hands-on experience deploying applications with Helm and ArgoCD .

Strong knowledge of Grafana OSS , including distributed deployments.

Practical experience with Grafana Alloy, Loki, and Mimir .

Understanding of data ingestion best practices and observability patterns.

Ability to work independently and advise on enterprise-scale observability initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications :

Experience migrating from Splunk or other legacy observability platforms.

Familiarity with large-scale, enterprise cloud environments.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills for cross-functional teams.

Why Join :

Opportunity to work on a high-impact, enterprise-wide observability initiative.

Collaborate with experienced teams in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Short-term engagement with potential for future opportunities.

How to Apply :

Please submit your resume and a brief summary of your relevant experience. Candidates must be flexible on location and hourly rates , as this is a niche skill set engagement.