Network Management System Engineer

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc. (SGA, Inc.)

Alpharetta (GA)

On-site

USD 82,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading technology solutions company is seeking a Network Management System Engineer for a contract role in Alpharetta, GA. The candidate will be responsible for network management solution implementation and support, requiring strong experience with NMS tools and protocols. Join a diverse team committed to integrity and personal approach, delivering exceptional IT solutions.

Qualifications

At least 3 years of experience with network management tools.
In-depth understanding of SNMP and enterprise infrastructure services.
Experience with configuration of Cisco and Arista devices.

Responsibilities

Design and administer network management solutions for a global network.
Perform fault and performance monitoring for network health.
Liaise with teams to define and implement monitoring standards.

Skills

Network management protocols

Python scripting

Network device configuration

Analytical tools (Splunk, ELK, Grafana)

Job description

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Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Network Management System Engineer for a CONTRACT assignment with one of our premier Financial Services clients in Alpharetta, GA.

Responsibilities :

Be a part of the engineering and administration of network management solutions (NMS) for a multi-platform global network infrastructure
Perform fault and performance monitoring services for internal teams, providing them with the functionality and data required to proactively manage the health and capacity of the network.
Design, deploy, administer, and provide operational support for NMS tools.
Evaluate new monitoring solutions.
Integrate the NMS tools with asset database and other corporate systems.
Automate tool administration.
Liaise with network operational and engineering teams to define and implement monitoring standards.
Participate in network management design and peer reviews.
Conduct tooling audits to assess proper operational coverage and build remediation changes as required.
Coordinate with external vendors for tooling updates and upgrades. Document tool architecture and operational procedures.

Required Skills:

At least three (3) years of experience with design, customization, and deployment of network management tools supporting the monitoring and data acquisition for large scale, global deployments of network devices (routers, switches, voice devices) in mission critical environments, preferably with experience with Broadcom DX Spectrum and IBM SevOne vendor products
In-depth understanding of network management protocols, concepts (SNMP - v1/2c/3 and SNMP MIB's), and enterprise infrastructure services (Syslog, NTP, DNS, AAA, LDAP, CDP, LLDP)
Experience of networking products for Orchestration, Alert, Incident, Problem, Capacity and Performance, Wifi, Security, and Flow Management
Development of Python scripts for the collection and processing of network related data, using REST API's, network protocols and sql/NoSql databases
Administration and support of enterprise-level RedHat Linux servers, including the deployment and support of system-related monitoring applications
Experience with developing NMS tool integrations and automations related to tool administration and runbooks
Analysis of network packet capture; flow technologies, including NetFlow and sFlow
Experience of configuring network devices (cisco and Arista), and knowledge of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF) and network security protocols (802.1x), and wifi protocols. Experience of certifying and validating health and performance data collection of network devices including tool customization for handling vendor specific SNMP traps, events and KPI's
Power user in the use of analytical tools (ie Splunk, ELK, Grafana)
Working knowledge of databases and data extraction

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at https://sgainc.com/ .

SGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Religion, National Origin, Disability, Veteran Status, Age, Marital Status, Pregnancy, Genetic Information, or Other Legally Protected Status. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and our services, programs, and activities. Please visit our company EEO page to request an accommodation or assistance regarding our policy.

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