Looking to make a difference, to help keep people safe, or even to save lives through your work with technology? Join Acuity’s team of experts to have an impact on our government’s critical missions. Acuity, Inc. is a consulting firm that supports federal agencies in the areas of IT Modernization, Data Enablement, and Hyperautomation.

• Architect enterprise-wide observability solutions using platforms like Splunk, New Relic, or SolarWinds.
• Design "Proactive Mission Assurance" dashboards and alerting frameworks for high-visibility federal missions.
• Technical implementation of automated remediation workflows triggered by observability events.
• Lead the integration of logging and monitoring across on-premises data centers and GovCloud environments.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to align monitoring strategies with NIST 800-53 continuous monitoring controls.
• Define standards for application tracing, log aggregation, and real-time metric collection.
• Provide technical oversight for the implementation of AIOps and advanced analytics within monitoring tools.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in IT infrastructure and systems engineering.
• 5+ years of experience designing enterprise-level monitoring or observability solutions.
• Deep expertise in data visualization, log management, and system performance metrics.

Preferred Certifications

• Federal & Security: CISSP.
• Domain-Specific: Splunk Enterprise Certified Architect or New Relic Certified Observability Practitioner.
• Architecture/Management: TOGAF or AWS Solutions Architect Professional.

Technical Skills

• Monitoring Tools: Splunk, New Relic, SolarWinds, Datadog, Prometheus, Grafana.
• Logging: ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana), Fluentd.
• Tracing: Jaeger, Honeycomb, AWS X-Ray.
• Scripting: Python, Go, PowerShell for custom monitoring plugins.

Regulatory & Domain Expertise

• Demonstrated expertise in applying NIST 800-53 continuous monitoring (CA) controls.
• Technical implementation of FedRAMP Moderate/High security baselines for SaaS monitoring tools.
• Experience with the Department of Defense (DoD) Cyber Security Service Provider (CSSP) standards.

Clearance Requirement

• Active security clearance (Secret or Top Secret) or eligibility to obtain one.

 

About Acuity

At Acuity, your work matters—and so does your experience. We’re a management and technology consulting firm supporting critical federal missions, where you’ll have the opportunity to solve meaningful challenges, work alongside high-performing teams, and make a real impact from day one.

 

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

 

Grow Your Career, Your Way
We invest in you with personalized development plans, mentorship, and up to $3,000 annually for training and certifications and up to $3,000 for degree seeking programs—so you can keep building the career you want.

 

Be Part of Something Innovative
You’ll work on cutting-edge solutions that support important government missions, in an environment that encourages new ideas and continuous improvement.

 

Thrive in a People-First Culture
Collaboration, respect, and support aren’t just values—they’re how we operate. Your voice is heard, your contributions are recognized, and your success is shared.

 

Feel Valued and Rewarded
We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a strong focus on work-life balance so you can perform at your best—at work and at home.

 

Join an Award-Winning Team
Our employees consistently rank us among the best—earning honors like Best Places to Work (Washington Business Journal, 9+ years) and Top Workplaces (The Washington Post, 2022–2025).

 

Bring Your Whole Self to Work
We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to succeed.

 

Make Your Impact

Join Acuity and be part of a team where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your work drives meaningful outcomes.

Learn more: www.myacuity.com

 

Acuity is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

 

Recruiting Scams and Fraud

Acuity Inc. has been made aware of fraudulent job postings and individuals impersonating company recruiters. These scams may include fake job offers, requests for sensitive personal information, or demands for payment.

 

Please note:

• Acuity never asks candidates to pay for job applications, equipment, or training.
• All official communications will come from an @myacuity.com email address.
• If you are unsure about a job posting or recruiter, please verify the opportunity on our Careers page.

If you believe you have been targeted by a scam or have concerns about the authenticity of a job listing claiming to represent Acuity Inc., please contact us at careers@myacuity.com. Protecting your security and trust is important to us.