SolarWinds Engineer
$102,844–$102,844 year
HybridWashington, District of Columbia, United States or Washington, United States
Job Summary
Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot SolarWinds monitoring solutions across an enterprise environment, covering network, server, application, cloud, and virtualization systems. Monitor infrastructure and application logs to identify performance and availability issues, applying SQL queries for reporting and troubleshooting. Collaborate with operations teams to develop effective monitoring solutions and improve operational capabilities through creative problem-solving. Develop and maintain standard operating procedures and technical documentation while utilizing networking and security concepts to resolve complex IT challenges.
Required Qualifications
- US citizen with the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 3+ years of experience with SolarWinds in an enterprise IT environment
- Strong understanding of networking fundamentals, including routing, protocols, and basic network troubleshooting
- Working knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems, including troubleshooting and reviewing system/application logs
- Experience with VMware or other virtualization technologies
- Basic knowledge of SQL and ability to write basic queries
- Understanding of fundamental IT security concepts and their application to troubleshooting
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot across multiple technology areas
- Proactive mindset with the ability to think creatively and develop practical monitoring solutions
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Desired Qualifications
- SolarWinds Certified Professional (SCP)
- Experience with SolarWinds NPM, NCM, NTA, VNQM, IPAM, and/or SAM
- Experience with PowerShell, Python, or other scripting languages
- Experience integrating SolarWinds with other monitoring tools
- Experience monitoring cloud and VMware environments
- Familiarity with ITIL/ITSM practices
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