The War for Observability Talent: How Cribl Academy Helps Companies Win

The demand for observability engineers is at an all-time high. Organisations across industries recognise that managing and analysing complex data flows is critical for performance, security, and compliance. However, finding and retaining skilled professionals in this space is an uphill battle. The war for observability talent is real—and companies that fail to secure the right expertise risk falling behind. 

The Observability Talent Gap 

With digital transformation accelerating, companies now generate unprecedented amounts of data. Observability—the ability to monitor, troubleshoot, and optimise these data flows—has become a business imperative. Yet, hiring experienced engineers who can manage tools like Cribl Stream, Edge, and Search is increasingly difficult. 

A shortage of qualified professionals, combined with high salary expectations and fierce competition, means companies must rethink their approach to building observability expertise. Simply hiring from the open market is not a sustainable strategy. Organisations need a pipeline of skilled talent trained specifically for their environment. 

How Cribl Academy Solves the Problem 

Cribl Academy, powered by NETbuilder, is designed to help companies build an internal observability talent pool. Instead of relying on the unpredictable hiring market, businesses can leverage the academy’s structured, hands-on training to develop expert Cribl engineers from the ground up. 

Here’s how Cribl Academy gives companies a competitive advantage: 

• Trained Engineers Ready to Deploy – Engineers undergo an 8-week intensive bootcamp covering consulting skills, Linux & Bash, networking, JavaScript, and extensive training in the Cribl suite. 
• Faster Time to Value – With certified engineers who are already familiar with observability technologies, businesses can accelerate deployments and optimizations. 
• Lower Cost of Ownership – Investing in upskilling rather than competing in an expensive hiring market reduces long-term costs. 
• Retention & Knowledge Transfer – Engineers trained via Cribl Academy stay within the ecosystem, ensuring long-term sustainability. 

Winning the War for Talent 

Companies can no longer afford to struggle with unfilled roles and under-resourced teams. Cribl Academy offers a strategic, scalable approach to securing observability expertise—helping businesses win the talent war, reduce risk, and maximize the value of their data operations.