Network Engineer

Title: Network Engineer
Location: Alpharetta, GA (Hybrid – 3 Days/Week)

Job Description:

• Client is seeking a skilled Network Engineer with strong experience in the administration and engineering of Network Management Systems (NMS).
• This role involves a balanced mix of engineering and administrative responsibilities (approximately 50/50) to support the delivery and customization of advanced network monitoring solutions across a large-scale, global enterprise environment.
• The ideal candidate will be experienced in deploying, designing, and maintaining NMS tools and integrations, with a solid understanding of network protocols and system automation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, deploy, administer, and support Network Management Systems (NMS)
• Deliver monitoring solutions and ensure coverage across support teams
• Customize and automate vendor tools to facilitate efficient data flow and alerting
• Integrate NMS tools with internal systems, asset databases, and automation frameworks
• Develop runbooks and automated administration procedures
• Analyze network packet captures and flow data (NetFlow, sFlow)
• Evaluate and onboard new NMS tools as needed for evolving infrastructure
• Collaborate with network operations and engineering teams to define monitoring standards

Required Skills and Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in NMS tool design, customization, and deployment in large-scale environments
• Experience in both administration and engineering of network management systems
• Proficient with Broadcom DX Spectrum or IBM SevOne (preferred)
• Strong knowledge of SNMP (v1/v2c/v3), MIBs, and enterprise services like Syslog, NTP, DNS, AAA, LDAP, CDP, LLDP
• Familiar with network orchestration, incident/alert management, capacity planning, performance monitoring, Wi-Fi, security, and flow analysis
• Hands-on experience with packet analysis and flow monitoring tools
• Scripting knowledge in Python (intermediate, 5/10 level), including use of REST APIs, and working with SQL/NoSQL databases
• Familiarity with analytical and visualization tools such as Splunk, ELK, and Grafana
• Working knowledge of databases and data extraction
• Experience operating in large-scale enterprise environments is required

Nice to Have:

• Experience with other NMS tools beyond the preferred ones
• Exposure to the financial or banking domain (not mandatory, but a plus)

Interview Process:

• Round 1: Telephone/Video interview with Hiring Manager
• Round 2: In-person interview at Alpharetta office

Description

The Engineering and administration of network management solutions (NMS) for a multi-platform global network infrastructure. Perform fault and performance monitoring services for internal teams, providing them with the functionality and data required to proactively manage the health and capacity of the network. Design, deploy, administer, and provide operational support for NMS tools. Evaluate new monitoring solutions. Integrate the NMS tools with asset database and other corporate systems. Automate tool administration. Liaise with network operational and engineering teams to define and implement monitoring standards. Participate in network management design and peer reviews. Conduct tooling audits to assess proper operational coverage and build remediation changes as required. Coordinate with external vendors for tooling updates and upgrades. Document tool architecture and operational procedures.

Requirements

- At least three (3) years of experience with design, customization, and deployment of network management tools supporting the monitoring and data acquisition for large scale, global deployments of network devices (routers, switches, voice devices) in mission critical environments.
- preferably with experience with Broadcom DX Spectrum and IBM SevOne vendor products
- In-depth understanding of network management protocols, concepts (SNMP - v1/2c/3 and SNMP MIB's), and enterprise infrastructure services (Syslog, NTP, DNS, AAA, LDAP, CDP, LLDP)
- Experience of networking products for Orchestration, Alert, Incident, Problem, Capacity and Performance, Wifi, Security, and Flow Management
- Development of Python scripts for the collection and processing of network related data, using REST API's, network protocols and sql/NoSql databases
- Administration and support of enterprise-level RedHat Linux servers, including the deployment and support of system-related monitoring applications
- Experience with developing NMS tool integrations and automations related to tool administration and runbooks
- Analysis of network packet capture; flow technologies, including NetFlow and sFlow
- Experience of configuring network devices (cisco and Arista), and knowledge of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF) and network security protocols (802.1x), and wifi protocols. Experience of certifying and validating health and performance data collection of network devices including tool customization for handling vendor specific SNMP traps, events and KPI's
- Power user in the use of analytical tools (ie Splunk, ELK, Grafana)
- Working knowledge of databases and data extraction

Pay Range: $50 - $63.66/hour on W2

The specific compensation for this position will be determined by several factors, including the scope, complexity, and location of the role, as well as the cost of labor in the market; the skills, education, training, credentials, and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. Our full-time consultants have access to benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and 401K contributions, as well as PTO, sick leave, and other benefits mandated by applicable state or localities where you reside or work.

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