Network Monitoring Engineer at HAYS in Tallahassee, Florida

Job Description:

The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's/applicant's qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.


Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship not available.


Our client is seeking a Network Monitoring Engineer in Miami, FL .


Role Description


• We are seeking a skilled Network Monitoring Engineer to join our IT team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with network monitoring tools, particularly SolarWinds, and will be responsible for 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 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.
Qualifications:
• Experience: 3+ years of experience in network monitoring and management, with a strong focus on SolarWinds.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in configuring and managing monitoring tools like SolarWinds, NetCool, or Nagios.
• Strong understanding of network topologies, SNMP, Syslog, and NetFlow.
• Scripting & Automation: Experience in scripting and automation with PowerShell, Python, or similar tools.
• Database Knowledge: Familiarity with databases (SQL preferred) and API integrations for monitoring tools.
• Certifications: Relevant certifications such as SolarWinds Certified Professional (SCP), Cisco (CCNA/CCNP), or equivalent are preferred.
• Soft Skills: Excellent problem-solving skills, strong communication abilities, and the capacity to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in enterprise-scale or government IT environments.
• Strong knowledge of system and networking concepts.
• Functional knowledge of network components such as switches, routers, firewalls, proxies, and load balancers.


Skills & Requirements


• 7+ years' experience with network monitoring and management in complex, enterprise environments
• Must possess experience and proficiency with administering, configuring, and managing SolarWinds Network Performance Monitoring platform
• Must possess strong hands-on experience with Palo Alto firewalls, including configuration, management, and troubleshooting
• Must possess strong hands-on experience with Cisco firewalls, including configuration, management, and troubleshooting
• Must possess strong scripting and automation skills with PowerShell, Python or similar tools to automate network monitoring tasks
• Must possess familiarity with databases and API integrations to integrate monitoring tools with other IT systems
• Must possess strong technical troubleshooting and optimization skills - excellent problem-solving skills to investigate and resolve network monitoring issues and optimize configurations
• Relevant certifications such as SolarWinds Certified Professional (SCP), Cisco (CCNA/CCNP), or equivalent


Benefits/Other Compensation


This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit).


Why Hays?


You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there's a position you really want, you're fully prepared to get it.


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Hays is committed to building a thriving culture of diversity that embraces people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better we serve our candidates, clients, and employees. We are an equal employment opportunity employer, and we comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, HIV-positive status, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. One of Hays' guiding principles is 'do the right thing'.
We also believe that actions speak louder than words.
In that regard, we train our staff on ensuring inclusivity throughout the entire recruitment process and counsel our clients on these principles. If you have any questions about Hays or any of our processes, please contact us.


In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law protecting qualified individuals with known disabilities, Hays will attempt to reasonably accommodate those individuals unless doing so would create an undue hardship on the company. Any qualified applicant or consultant with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should call or text 813.336.5570.


Drug testing may be required; please contact a recruiter for more information.


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