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Job Posting Title
Network Monitoring Engineer
Date
Thursday, January 9, 2025
City
Colorado Springs
State
CO
Country
United States
Working time
Full-time

Description & Requirements

Maximus is seeking a Network Monitoring Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of our network monitoring systems. This position requires an individual with experience working with tools like NetCool, SolarWinds, or similar network monitoring solutions. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring the reliability, performance, and security of our network infrastructure through proactive monitoring and optimization.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Monitoring System Administration: Deploy, configure, and manage network monitoring platforms, including NetCool, SolarWinds, and other related tools.
  • Proactive Monitoring: Develop and maintain dashboards, alerts, and reporting mechanisms to monitor network and system health, identifying and addressing potential issues before they impact operations.
  • System Integration: Integrate network monitoring tools with other IT systems and platforms to streamline operations and enhance visibility.
  • Optimization & Tuning: Analyze and optimize network monitoring configurations to ensure efficient performance and scalability.
  • Troubleshooting: Collaborate with IT and network teams to investigate and resolve monitoring-related issues.
  • Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for network monitoring configurations, processes, and troubleshooting procedures.
  • Compliance: Ensure monitoring systems adhere to security standards and regulatory compliance requirements.
  • Team Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to define monitoring requirements and implement solutions.
Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS166, T4, Band 7

Project Specific Education and Experience

·       Requires 10+ years of relevant experience, education can substitute for experience.

·       Active Secret clearance

·       Must possess a High School diploma or GED. 

·       Proficiency in configuring and managing monitoring tools like NetCool, SolarWinds, or Nagios.

·       Strong understanding of network topologies, SNMP, Syslog, and NetFlow.

·       Experience in scripting and automation with PowerShell, Python, or similar tools.

·       Familiarity with databases (SQL preferred) and API integrations for monitoring tools.

  • Telework: Candidates must reside within a commutable distance and be available to work onsite at the customer’s discretion. This includes being on-site during the transition period. Must be based around Colorado Springs, CO.   

Minimum Requirements
TCS166, T4, Band 7

Preferred Qualifications:

·     Relevant certifications such as SolarWinds Certified Professional (SCP), Cisco (CCNA/CCNP), or equivalent.

  • Experience in enterprise-scale or government IT environments.
  • Familiarity with ITIL frameworks and service management best practices.
  • Knowledge of security and compliance frameworks like NIST, ISO 27001, or SOC 2.
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EEO Statement
Active military service members, their spouses, and veteran candidates often embody the core competencies Maximus deems essential, and bring a resiliency and dependability that greatly enhances our workforce. We recognize your unique skills and experiences, and want to provide you with a career path that allows you to continue making a difference for our country. We’re proud of our connections to organizations dedicated to serving veterans and their families. If you are transitioning from military to civilian life, have prior service, are a retired veteran or a member of the National Guard or Reserves, or a spouse of an active military service member, we have challenging and rewarding career opportunities available for you. A committed and diverse workforce is our most important resource. Maximus is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Maximus provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disabled status.
Pay Transparency
Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.
Minimum Salary
$
90,000.00
Maximum Salary
$
115,000.00