Network Observability Engineer

TEKsystems • MD

80d • $55 - $60

About The Position

The Network Observability Engineer works closely with Technology Services network Infrastructure personnel to evaluate, recommend, and implement a suite of proactive management tools needed to maintain a stable and efficient converged data, voice, and video network environment. The position configures and maintains off-the-shelf management tools for real-time and historical visibility into network faults and performance. Keeps tool versions up to date while following change control procedures and works with management tool vendors as needed to deal with software deficiencies. When off-the-shelf tools are insufficient, this position leverages software development skills to maintain, modify, and create customized programs, tools and scripts providing enhanced productivity through automation and increasing visibility into infrastructure health and performance. Research and provide timely resolution to any management tool issues that may compromise Network Operations’ proactive visibility into network infrastructure.

Requirements

• 5-7 years of experience implementing, recommending, and evaluating management tools.
• Proficiency with UNIX/RedHat Linux including some systems administration experience.
• Strong understanding of SNMP MIBs, Syslog, NetFlow, TACACS, SNMP Traps and alerting.
• Familiarity with databases such as MySQL, Postgres, and Vertica.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products.
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently.

Nice To Haves

• 3+ years of experience managing and creating network management tools and scripts.
• Experience with ServiceNow integrations.
• Knowledge of xMatters alerting through ServiceNow.
• Experience with automation tools such as Ansible.
• Familiarity with Gitlab.
• Cisco router & switch configuration experience.
• Proficiency in JSON, Perl, and Python.
• Experience with ThousandEyes and ScienceLogic.
• Experience with SolarWinds and Infoblox IP Address Management (IPAM).
• Knowledge of Broadcom/CA DX NetOps suite.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, recommend, and implement proactive management tools for network environment.
• Configure and maintain management tools for real-time and historical network visibility.
• Keep tool versions up to date and follow change control procedures.
• Work with management tool vendors to address software deficiencies.
• Leverage software development skills to create customized programs and scripts.
• Research and resolve management tool issues affecting network operations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision insurance.
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital insurance.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with pre-tax and Roth contributions.
• Voluntary Life Insurance & AD&D for employee and dependents.
• Short and long-term disability insurance.
• Health Spending Account (HSA).
• Transportation benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Vacation or Sick Leave.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees