Performance Engineer

Huntington National Bank•Columbus, OH

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Performance Engineer – Digital Puzzle Solver & Systems Sleuth Are you the kind of person who sees a system hiccup and thinks, “Challenge accepted”? Distributed Performance Engineering (DPE) is on the hunt for a curious, creative, and relentless problem solver—someone who thrives on digging deep into data, decoding complex systems, and turning chaos into clarity. This isn’t your average engineering role. It’s part detective, part storyteller, and all about impact. 🔍 What You’ll Do Dive into the heart of distributed systems using packet captures, system logs, and performance data to uncover root causes and optimize performance. Translate technical complexity into clear, actionable insights for both engineers and non-technical stakeholders. Predict how applications will behave across networks—and help teams make smarter, faster decisions with fact-based guidance . Lead Tier-4 troubleshooting efforts for high-stakes incidents, bringing calm and clarity to the storm. 🧠 Who You Are A lifelong learner who loves puzzles, patterns, and performance. A data whisperer who can correlate signals from multiple sources—APM tools, Netflow, packet captures, system logs—and tell the story behind the numbers. A natural communicator who can guide teams on high-pressure calls, write with clarity, and teach others how to troubleshoot like a pro. 🛠️ Your Toolbox (the more, the better!) Packet analysis : Wireshark, OmniPeek Network insight : TCP/IP, Netflow tools (LiveAction, PRTG) Application performance : Dynatrace, AppDynamics, DataDog Infrastructure monitoring : Zenoss, OpenView, Solarwinds Scripting : Python, PERL, PowerShell High-capacity capture systems : Endace, Infinistream, Viavi Log analysis : Splunk, ELK Server/container performance : Windows, Linux, Kubernetes If you’re energized by complexity, driven by curiosity, and love turning data into decisions—this is your playground.

Requirements

5+ years in a technical analysis or troubleshooting role, ideally in fast-paced, high-impact environments.
Bachelor's degree
Packet analysis : Wireshark, OmniPeek
Network insight : TCP/IP, Netflow tools (LiveAction, PRTG)
Application performance : Dynatrace, AppDynamics, DataDog
Infrastructure monitoring : Zenoss, OpenView, Solarwinds
Scripting : Python, PERL, PowerShell
High-capacity capture systems : Endace, Infinistream, Viavi
Log analysis : Splunk, ELK
Server/container performance : Windows, Linux, Kubernetes

Nice To Haves

Advanced understanding of business technology drivers and their impact on architecture design
Advanced understanding of performance and monitoring
Proficient in more than one specific infrastructure technology
Advanced understanding of best practices and HNB policies
Advanced troubleshooting skills
Technical certifications as required, CCNP preferred.
Excellent communications skills (written and verbal) and ability to work both independently and in a group.
Ability to effectively multi-task and prioritize.
Self-directed and accountable

Responsibilities

Dive into the heart of distributed systems using packet captures, system logs, and performance data to uncover root causes and optimize performance.
Translate technical complexity into clear, actionable insights for both engineers and non-technical stakeholders.
Predict how applications will behave across networks—and help teams make smarter, faster decisions with fact-based guidance .
Lead Tier-4 troubleshooting efforts for high-stakes incidents, bringing calm and clarity to the storm.