Job Description

Job Title: Network Monitoring Engineer



Job Location: Annapolis Junction, MD



Clearance: An active Secret Clearance is required.



Citizenship: Due to agency and contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible.



Telework: Candidates must reside within a commutable distance and be available to work onsite at the customer's discretion. This includes being on-site during the transition period.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitoring System Administration: Deploy, configure, and manage network monitoring platforms, including NetCool, SolarWinds, and related tools.
• Proactive Monitoring: Develop dashboards, alerts, and reporting mechanisms to monitor network health, addressing issues proactively.
• System Integration: Integrate monitoring tools with other IT systems to enhance visibility and streamline operations.
• Optimization & Tuning: Analyze and optimize monitoring configurations for performance and scalability.
• Troubleshooting: Collaborate with IT and network teams to resolve monitoring-related issues.
• Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation for monitoring configurations and troubleshooting procedures.
• Compliance: Ensure monitoring systems comply with security standards and regulatory requirements.
• Team Collaboration: Define monitoring requirements and implement solutions in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience (education may substitute for experience).
• Active Secret Clearance.
• Proficiency in managing tools like NetCool, SolarWinds, or Nagios.
• Strong understanding of network topologies, SNMP, Syslog, and NetFlow.
• Experience with scripting and automation using tools like PowerShell or Python.
• Familiarity with databases (SQL preferred) and API integrations for monitoring tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant certifications, e.g., SolarWinds Certified Professional (SCP), Cisco CCNA/CCNP, or equivalent.
• Experience in enterprise-scale or government IT environments.
• Familiarity with ITIL frameworks and service management best practices.
• Knowledge of security and compliance frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, or SOC 2.

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