SolarWinds Engineer

ApplyLogic Consulting Group, LLC; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

401K

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Life/Short-Term Disability/CriticalIll

11 Federal Holidays

PTO 15 days

Job summary

ApplyLogic Consulting Group, LLC in Washington, DC is seeking a SolarWinds Engineer to join our hybrid team. You will configure and maintain SolarWinds across an enterprise, monitoring network, server, app, cloud, and virtualization environments, and collaborating with IT teams to implement effective monitoring solutions.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of SolarWinds experience in enterprise IT, strong networking knowledge, Windows/Linux administration, and basic SQL skills.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Computer Science, or active CompTIA A+ certification, or 3 years Windows AD and SQL admin experience.
• 3+ years of experience with SolarWinds in an enterprise IT environment.
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals, routing and protocols.
• Windows and Linux OS administration and log review experience.
• Experience with VMware or other virtualization technologies.
• Basic SQL knowledge and ability to write simple queries.
• Security concepts relevant to IT troubleshooting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills across multiple tech areas.
• Proactive mindset with creative monitoring solutions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot SolarWinds monitoring across an enterprise environment.
• Monitor and troubleshoot network, server, application, cloud, and virtualization environments.
• Collaborate with infrastructure/operations teams to identify issues and develop monitoring solutions.
• Use SQL queries to support SolarWinds reporting and troubleshooting.
• Analyze system and application logs for performance and availability issues.
• Apply networking and security concepts when troubleshooting infrastructure and applications.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, technical docs, and monitoring procedures.
• Identify opportunities to enhance monitoring capabilities with practical solutions.

Skills

Networking fundamentals

Troubleshooting

Windows administration

Linux administration

SQL basics

IT security concepts

Analytical problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Associates degree in Computer Science

Tools

SolarWinds

VMware

PowerShell

Python

SQL

Job description

ApplyLogic is a fast-paced Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small-Business, headquartered in Vienna, VA. Our people are our greatest asset, and our company culture is grounded on that belief. We offer challenging and interesting work in a friendly and supportive environment. Through prime and subcontracts, we deliver best-in-class expertise to solve complex technical problems.

We're looking for a talented SolarWinds Engineer to join our team in Washington, DC. This position will support enterprise monitoring and infrastructure operations. The ideal candidate will have hands-on SolarWinds experience along with a broad understanding of networking, Windows/Linux systems, virtualization, SQL, and security concepts. This role requires a proactive problem-solver who can troubleshoot across multiple areas of IT and develop effective monitoring solutions.

Work Location:

Hybrid – A mix of onsite and remote work.

Clearance:

Must be US citizen with the ability to obtain a Top-Secret security clearance.

Primary Roles and Responsibilities:

• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot SolarWinds monitoring solutions across an enterprise environment.
• Monitor and troubleshoot network, server, application, cloud, and virtualization environments.
• Work with infrastructure and operations teams to identify issues and develop effective monitoring and troubleshooting solutions.
• Use SQL queries to support SolarWinds reporting, troubleshooting, and monitoring activities.
• Analyze system and application logs to identify performance, availability, and configuration issues.
• Apply basic networking and security concepts when troubleshooting infrastructure and application issues.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, technical documentation, and monitoring procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve monitoring capabilities and develop creative solutions to meet operational needs.

Required Education, Experience & Skills

• Associates degree in Computer Science; OR Active CompTIA A+ certification; OR 3years Windows Active Directory and SQL system administration 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.

Preferred 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.

The Perks of Being on Our Team

ApplyLogic offers competitive salaries with a robust Fortune-500 type benefits package. Some of the benefits you will receive when you join us are:

• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Life/Short-Term Disability/Critical Illness/Accident Insurance
• 15 PTO Days
• 11 Federal Holidays
• Up to $5K towards continuing education and/or professional development

Salary Range

$85,000-$96,000

The posted salary range represents the anticipated compensation for this position. Final compensation will be based on the selected candidate's qualifications, years of directly relevant experience, education, certifications, security clearance, contract requirements, and other business considerations.