We are seeking an experienced Technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) with a strong background in onboarding infrastructure devices-including network devices, storage systems, and server hardware-into Logstash-based log monitoring solutions. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in ELK Stack administration, data pipeline design, and the integration of diverse infrastructure logs for comprehensive monitoring and analytics across complex environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Infrastructure Device OnboardingLead the onboarding of network devices (routers, switches, firewalls), storage arrays, and server systems into Logstash pipelines for centralized log collection and monitoring.
  Develop and maintain device-specific Logstash configurations for parsing syslog, SNMP traps, and proprietary log formats from various infrastructure vendors.
  Integrate log sources from multi-vendor environments (e.g., Cisco, Juniper, Dell EMC, NetApp, HPE, etc.) ensuring compatibility and data normalization.
• Logstash Pipeline ManagementDesign, implement, and optimize Logstash pipelines to handle high-volume log ingestion from infrastructure devices.
  Apply advanced parsing, enrichment, and transformation techniques to extract actionable metrics and event data from raw device logs.
  Implement filtering and tagging strategies to categorize logs by device type, location, and criticality.
• Monitoring & VisualizationCreate and maintain Kibana dashboards tailored for infrastructure monitoring, providing real-time visibility into device health, performance, and security events.
  Develop alerting rules for critical infrastructure events (e.g., interface down, storage threshold breaches, hardware failures).
• Automation & IntegrationAutomate device onboarding and log pipeline deployment using scripting (Shell, Python) and configuration management tools.
  Integrate log monitoring with ITSM platforms (e.g., ServiceNow) for automated incident creation and remediation workflows.
  Maintain version control of pipeline configurations and scripts using Git.
• Operational ExcellencePerform routine health checks and troubleshooting of ELK Stack components and infrastructure log sources.
  Collaborate with network, storage, and server teams to ensure comprehensive log coverage and rapid incident response.
  Develop and update runbooks and SOPs for infrastructure log onboarding, monitoring, and incident management.

Required Experience

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) in large-scale, multi-client environments.
• Proven expertise onboarding and normalizing logs from a wide range of infrastructure devices (network, storage, server).
• Deep understanding of log formats (syslog, SNMP, vendor-specific), device management protocols, and log forwarding best practices.
• Experience designing and optimizing Logstash pipelines for high-throughput environments.
• Strong scripting skills for automation (Shell, Python).
• Familiarity with ITSM integration (ServiceNow), including automated alert-to-incident workflows.
• Proficient in version control using Git.
• Experience with security and compliance requirements for infrastructure log management.

Technical Skills

• Infrastructure Devices: Network (Cisco, Juniper, etc.), Storage (EMC, NetApp, HPE), Servers (Linux, Windows, VMware)
• Log Management: Logstash pipeline design, syslog/SNMP integration, log parsing and enrichment
• ELK Stack: Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana, Elastic Agents, Beats
• Automation: Shell scripting, Python, configuration management tools
• Integration: ServiceNow, ITSM platforms, API-based automation
• Monitoring: Custom dashboards, alerting, health checks