Network Management Engineer; TS​/SCI

NMS Engineer – Technical Recruiter @ Take2 Consulting, LLC | Talent Acquisition

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented NMS Engineer with hands‑on experience administering Solar Winds to support and maintain the Network Management System (NMS) environment. The selected candidate will work under the supervision of a Senior NMS Engineer and play a critical role in ensuring proactive monitoring, availability, performance, and security compliance of enterprise IT infrastructure.

• Network Performance Monitor (NPM)
• Server & Application Monitor (SAM)
• Network Traffic Analyzer (NTA)
• Monitor performance, availability, and health of:
  • Network devices (routers, switches, firewalls)
  • Servers (Windows and Linux)
  • Applications and databases
• Develop and maintain custom dashboards, alerts, and reports to support IT operations and mission requirements.
• Perform STIG compliance, security hardening, and configuration validation for the Solar Winds platform.
• Integrate Solar Winds with external tools and platforms (e.g., Service Now).
• Analyze performance data and trends to proactively identify issues and recommend improvements.
• Perform routine Solar Winds software updates, patching, and security configurations.
• Troubleshoot Solar Winds-related issues and provide Tier 2 / Tier 3 support.
• Document system configurations, standard operating procedures, and best practices.
• Collaborate with network, systems, security, and Dev Ops teams to ensure accurate and comprehensive monitoring coverage.
• Participate in on-call support rotation as required.
• Work across infrastructure domains (networking, security, storage, virtualization, and servers) to deliver availability, capacity, and resilience improvements.

• Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of relevant experience
• OR equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
• 2+ years of hands‑on experience administering Solar Winds or other Network Management Systems (NMS).

• Active Security+ certification (or DoD 8570/8140 equivalent).

• Strong understanding of enterprise IT infrastructure, including:
• Routers, switches, and firewalls
• Windows and Linux servers
• Experience with monitoring, alerting, and reporting tools.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skill

Associate

Full-time

Information Technology

Staffing and Recruiting

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)