Network Monitoring Engineer

Network Monitoring Engineer Job #848

Clearance: U.S. Citizenship is required.  DHS Secret Clearance Required

High-Level Project Summary/Intro: 

Support TSA's IT systems and mission-critical systems through operations support, technology innovation, management services, system maintenance, and the development and implementation of new software solutions

What You'll Be Doing:

Seeking a Network Monitoring Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of our network monitoring systems.  This position requires an individual with experience working with tools like NetCool, SolarWinds, or similar network monitoring solutions. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring the reliability, performance, and security of our network infrastructure through proactive monitoring and optimization.

Key Responsibilities:
• Monitoring System Administration: Deploy, configure, and manage network monitoring platforms, including NetCool, SolarWinds, and other related tools.
• Proactive Monitoring: Develop and maintain dashboards, alerts, and reporting mechanisms to monitor network and system health, identifying and addressing potential issues before they impact operations.
• System Integration: Integrate network monitoring tools with other IT systems and platforms to streamline operations and enhance visibility.
• Optimization & Tuning: Analyze and optimize network monitoring configurations to ensure efficient performance and scalability.
• Troubleshooting: Collaborate with IT and network teams to investigate and resolve monitoring-related issues.
• Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for network monitoring configurations, processes, and troubleshooting procedures.
• Compliance: Ensure monitoring systems adhere to security standards and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to define monitoring requirements and implement solutions.

Project Specific Education and Experience 
• Requires 10+ years of relevant experience, education can substitute for experience.
• Active Secret clearance
• Proficiency in configuring and managing monitoring tools like NetCool, SolarWinds, or Nagios.
• Strong understanding of network topologies, SNMP, Syslog, and NetFlow.
• Experience in scripting and automation with PowerShell, Python, or similar tools.
• Familiarity with databases (SQL preferred) and API integrations for monitoring tools.
• 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.  
Preferred Qualifications:
• Relevant certifications such as 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 like NIST, ISO 27001, or SOC 2.

Who We Are

Dev Technology is a growing IT company with an employee-centric culture that works on mission-critical projects for the federal government. We partner with our federal customers to deliver technology services and solutions, and to drive our client’s missions forward through innovation. We use Agile and DevSecOps principles to provide services including application development, biometrics and identity management, cloud and infrastructure optimization, IT and legacy modernization, and data management.   

As a Washington Post Top Workplace award winner for the past ELEVEN years in a row, the Top Workplaces USA for the past three years, and a recipient of the Companies As Responsive Employers (CARE) Award for the past four years, Dev Technology employees enjoy:   

• Generous and flexible time-off policy
• Flexible work schedules and telework options, including remote work availability for eligible projects
• Career development opportunities including a mentorship program, technical and management training through Dev University, hands-on learning through DevLab, tuition reimbursement, and paid training opportunities
• Industry-leading benefits including a choice of two health plans that include dental and vision, flexible spending account, commuter benefits, life insurance, and more
• 401K matching with a 5% matching contribution
• Regular team and company social events including our annual party, happy hours, fitness challenges, and more  
• A focus on community engagement including company wide support activities, employer match for donations, and time off for volunteer efforts
• To learn more about working at Dev Technology visit, Working At Dev Technology Group

Dev Technology Group operates in the following states: AL, AR, AZ, CO, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, MD, MA, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, NJ, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WV.

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