Network & Systems Performance Engineer

J Patrick Associates • Plano, TX

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a Network & Systems Performance Engineer to serve as our SolarWinds subject matter expert. You will manage our enterprise monitoring platform, secure our server infrastructure (Windows/Linux), and automate workflows to ensure peak service availability. This hybrid role is based in the North Dallas suburbs. Regular in-office presence is required for success in this role. This is a W2 direct-hire position, and does not offer relocation or work permit/visa support. NO contractors and no 100% remote or WFH offered.

Requirements

• 2+ years of enterprise SolarWinds administration experience.
• Proven background in Windows Server and Linux support.
• Knowledge of infrastructure protocols (SNMP, WMI) and REST APIs.
• Ability to participate in an on-call rotation and after-hours maintenance.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant certifications (SCP, Microsoft, Cisco, or VMware) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build dashboards and alerts for networks, databases, and cloud services while reducing false positives.
• Support the full lifecycle of Windows/Linux servers, virtualization, and cloud infrastructure (Azure/AWS).
• Use PowerShell, Python, and SQL to automate repetitive tasks and improve efficiency.
• Partner with cross-functional teams on root-cause analysis and disaster recovery.
• Administer, tune, and upgrade the Orion platform and modules (NPM, SAM, NCM).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed