Solar Winds Engineer(Only w2)

Astir IT Solutions, Inc.; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider in Trenton is seeking a candidate proficient in SolarWinds platform engineering. The ideal applicant will manage integrations, develop custom monitoring solutions, and ensure operational uptime. Responsibilities include deploying SolarWinds modules and collaborating with various teams to maintain infrastructure monitoring. Candidates should possess over 5 years of relevant experience and strong scripting skills, especially in PowerShell or Python. This role is critical for enhancing observability and operational performance within transit systems.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with SolarWinds in enterprise or public sector environments.
• 3+ years of experience deploying and managing LogicMonitor in hybrid or cloud environments.
• Experience with hybrid environments (on-prem/cloud), especially Azure or AWS.

Responsibilities

• Architect, deploy, and optimize SolarWinds modules and Logic Monitor platforms.
• Develop custom dashboards, alerts, and reports aligned with operational KPIs.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, cloud, and operations teams.

Skills

SolarWinds experience

LogicMonitor management

SNMP knowledge

Scripting (PowerShell, Python)

Cloud environment experience (Azure/AWS)

Database querying

ITIL familiarity

Job description

Overview

This role is critical to ensuring real-time visibility, operational uptime, and safety. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in SolarWinds platform engineering and a strong understanding of performance monitoring in high-availability environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect, deploy, and optimize SolarWinds modules (NPM, SAM, NTA, DPA) and Logic Monitor platforms across transit systems.
• Develop custom dashboards, alerts, and reports aligned with operational KPIs and SLA thresholds using both SolarWinds and LogicMonitor.
• Integrate SolarWinds with cloud platforms, enterprise systems, and third-party tools for unified observability.
• Partner with application owners to provide out-of-the-box and custom monitoring.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, cloud, and operations teams to ensure resilient monitoring coverage.
• Maintain and enhance monitoring for infrastructure operations.
• Document architecture, workflows, and escalation protocols for internal and vendor stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with SolarWinds in enterprise or public sector environments.
• 3+ years of experience deploying and managing LogicMonitor in hybrid or cloud environments.
• Strong command of SNMP, WMI, NetFlow, and database polling techniques.
• Proficiency in scripting (PowerShell, Python) for automation and custom integrations.
• Experience with hybrid environments (on-prem/cloud), especially Azure or AWS.
• Familiarity with database queries for custom database monitoring.
• Familiarity with ITIL practices and incident response workflows.

Preferred Experience

• Demonstrable experience in critical infrastructure domains.
• SolarWinds Certified Professional (SCP) or equivalent certifications.
• LogicMonitor Certified Associate or Professional is a plus.
• Experience with Orion SDK and API-based data extraction.

Soft Skills & Culture Fit

• Methodical problem-solver with a bias for action and accountability.
• Strong communicator able to translate technical insights for executive and operational audiences.
• Collaborative mindset with a passion for public service and infrastructure resilience.