CANDIDATES MUST HOLD AN ACTIVE SECRET CLEARANCE TO BE CONSIDERED
SolarWinds Implementation and Management: • Lead the design and implementation of SolarWinds solutions to monitor and manage network performance, availability, and security. • Configure and customize SolarWinds modules to align with organizational requirements. • Develop and implement custom SolarWinds dashboards and alerts to meet the requirements of the application teams, customers and government program office. • The SolarWinds Engineer must be able to work effectively with the Enterprise Architects, OS engineers, and operation support teams to provide training, develop guidelines and serve as a subject matter expert for the enterprise monitoring solution.
Performance Monitoring and Analysis: • Utilize SolarWinds tools to monitor and analyze network performance, identify trends, and proactively address issues. • Optimize SolarWinds configurations to ensure efficient use of network resources.
Incident Response and Troubleshooting: • Respond to SolarWinds alerts promptly, investigating and resolving network incidents. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and mitigate SolarWinds-related issues.
Security and Compliance: • Implement and enforce security best practices for SolarWinds, ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of network data. • Ensure SolarWinds configurations comply with industry/government standards and regulatory requirements.
Documentation and Reporting: • Maintain comprehensive documentation related to SolarWinds configurations, processes, and procedures. • Respond to requests for and provide data for reports to higher level government officials in a expeditious manner • Generate regular reports on network performance, incidents, and SolarWinds utilization for management review.
8 hours on-site M-F, day shift. The team is responsible for on-call for emergency support on nights and weekends.
What you'll need:
8 years with BS/BA, 6 years with MS/MA, in lieu of degree 12 years of applicable experience will be acceptable.
5+ years of experience in SolarWinds monitoring
DoD Secret clearance
Currently possess DOD 8570, IAT Level II Security+ certification or equivalent
Desired qualifications:
2+ years of experience in scripting development
SolarWinds certification (SolarWinds Certified Professional - SCP or equivalent).
Experience with IT service management best practices such as change, problem, incident, configuration and service level management is strongly preferred
Experience with security process management and documentation
High proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, and PowerPoint
Experience with task coordination and management
Preferred but not required: BS Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Security or solid IA background
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.