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Wise Skulls

Grafana Cloud Implementation Specialist

Hybrid

Dallas, United states

Mid level

Freelance

12-02-2026

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Skills

SQL CI/CD DevOps Kubernetes Monitoring Architecture git Azure AWS cloud platforms GCP CI/CD Pipelines Terraform Prometheus Grafana Loki Microservices

Job Specifications

Grafana Cloud Implementation Specialist

USC & GC Candidates Only

We are hiring an experienced Grafana Cloud Implementation Specialist to lead enterprise-grade observability initiatives for a leading Finance client. If you have deep expertise in metrics, logs, traces, and cloud-native monitoring — this opportunity is for you!

Location: Dallas, TX (Hybrid – 3 Days/Week Onsite)

Duration: 6 Months (High Possibility of Extension)

Industry: Finance

Job Summary

Seeking a seasoned Grafana Cloud expert (5+ years) to design, deploy, and optimize scalable observability solutions. You will drive end-to-end implementation across metrics, logs, and distributed tracing while collaborating with DevOps, SRE, and application teams to elevate monitoring maturity.

Must-Have (Non-Negotiable) Skills

5+ years of hands-on experience with Grafana / Grafana Cloud
Strong expertise in:
Grafana Mimir, Loki, Tempo, Prometheus, Alertmanager
PromQL, LogQL, SQL query optimization
OpenTelemetry instrumentation
Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP
Strong background in Kubernetes, microservices & cloud-native observability
Proficiency with Terraform, Helm, Git, CI/CD pipelines
Deep understanding of SRE principles, SLIs/SLOs/SLAs, monitoring design & performance engineering
Ability to drive end-to-end observability adoption across cross-functional teams
Comfortable working independently in fast-paced environments

Key Responsibilities

Grafana Cloud Implementation & Administration

Design & manage enterprise-scale Grafana Cloud environments
Configure data sources (Prometheus, Loki, Tempo, InfluxDB, Elasticsearch, CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, GCP Operations Suite)
Implement secure authentication (SSO, OAuth, LDAP, Azure AD)
Optimize performance, scalability & cost efficiency

Observability Architecture

Build full-stack observability solutions (metrics, logs, traces)
Define monitoring strategies aligned to SRE best practices
Implement advanced alerting & escalation policies

Dashboarding & Visualization

Develop scalable, standardized, and visually compelling dashboards
Translate technical & business monitoring requirements into actionable insights

Integration & Automation

Integrate with Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines & cloud platforms
Automate deployments via Terraform, Helm, GitOps workflows
Implement distributed tracing with OpenTelemetry

Troubleshooting & Enablement

Diagnose cross-stack issues & tune queries for performance
Ensure high availability of monitoring platforms
Create architecture documentation, runbooks & best practices
Train teams and serve as Grafana Cloud SME

Hybrid Role – 3 Days Onsite in Dallas, TX

USC & GC Only – Strict Client Requirement

Interested? Apply now or DM us to explore this opportunity! You can share updated resumes at neel@wiseskulls.com OR Call us on +1 (669) 309-1708

About the Company

Since 2019, Wise Skulls has been redefining the landscape of contractual staffing by connecting exceptional talent with industry-leading opportunities. Specializing in the IT sector and expanding into diverse industries, we help build impactful careers and high-performing teams. Our mission is clear: to align the right people with the right roles while fostering long-term success for individuals and organizations alike. By leveraging cutting-edge technology, industry expertise, and a deep understanding of both on-site and r... Know more