NNMi / Network Automation Consultant

Metasys; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Metasys is looking for a Network Automation Consultant with Secret Security Clearance to manage the installation and configuration of network automation solutions. This includes working with NNMi and implementing event correlation across various sites.

The role requires thorough knowledge of server installation and configuration, scripting for automation, and must involve a U.S. citizen due to security requirements. The position is contract-based with a start date of 11/2/15.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen with Secret Security Clearance.
• Experience in Network Automation.
• Ability to perform network discovery for multiple devices.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and test a highly available NA solution.
• Define server and database requirements.
• Configure remote sites for event forwarding.

Skills

Secret Security Clearance

Network Automation

NNMi Configuration

Event Correlation

Configuration Scripting

Job description

Job Description

No third‑party consultants. Must be a U.S. citizen with Secret Security Clearance.

Network Automation (NA)

Phase I includes installation of servers at one primary site and two remote sites in each environment. Responsibilities include:

• Install, configure, and test a highly available NA solution at the primary site.
• Define servers, ports, OS, storage, and database requirements in the Architectural Design.
• Install and configure up to two satellite gateways at each remote site.
• Configure global settings for the managed domain (SSH, syslog).
• Assist in creating five configuration scripts derived from planned use cases.
• Create up to ten policies with up to five rules each, ensuring they are consistent with current standards and security policies.
• Develop diagnostic scripts and OOTB reports based on rule violations.
• Create five static groups and five dynamic groups.
• Configure real‑time change detection with syslog.

NNMi Implementation

Tasks include:

• Install, configure, and test a 2‑node highly available NNMi cluster at one primary site and one secondary site.
• Install, configure, and test a 2‑node highly available NNMi cluster at each remote site.
• Define final server, ports, OS, storage, and database requirements in the Architectural Design.

NNMi Configuration

Key responsibilities:

• Configure remote sites to forward events to regional OMi servers for local event correlation.
• Perform network discovery of up to 1,000 devices.
• Load trap definitions from vendor MIB files for up to three IP‑addressable microwave and radio devices.
• Configure up to two NNMi state poller services.
• Create up to ten rule‑based discovery patterns.
• Create up to ten NNMi user domains with up to ten users each.
• Create up to ten SNMP‑based communication profiles.
• Configure up to two Prime Contractor‑defined node group maps.
• Validate map containers, create up to four Prime Contractor‑defined interface groups.
• Assist with modification of incident handling within the NNMi event subsystem.
• Configure integrations with BSM/OMi, UCMDB, and NA.

Additional Information

Role: HPNNMI / Network Automation Consultant (Secret clearance)

Job Status: Contract

Start Date: 11/2/15 (624 hrs or 15.6 weeks)

Mode of interview: Telephonic