Network Management Tools Engineer

Network Management Tools Engineer
Telework Allowed
Secret Clearance
Columbus OH
Position Overview:
Nationwide IT Services (NIS) is seeking an experienced Network Management Tools Engineer in support of a Defense Agency, DLA, Performance Monitoring Support Services requirements. This role would provide technical expertise and assistance with configuring, integrating, and day-today operations of the deployed network and application Management Tools.
Duties and Responsibilities:

• Individual assists designated staff in integrating Network Management Tools to optimize network performance support of critical business applications.
• Optimize tools to provide improved service levels and the ability to expeditiously diagnose and quickly correct issues minimizing downtime.
• Configure and integrate the current environment consisting of Micro Focus Network Operations Management (NOM) including but not limited to Network Node Manager (NNMi), Network Automation (NA), Application Performance Monitoring (APM/BPM/Sitescope), Operations Bridge Manager (OBM), and other available network tools including Broadcom DX Netops, Netscout.
• Must be experienced in configuring monitoring tools specifically for Network Management using SNMPv3 protocols, developing meaningful reporting metrics using standard reports and dashboards, and the ability to provide in-depth analysis from information provided by the tools.
• Provide acceptable recommendations for the integration of the tools (NNMi, NA, APM, OBM) as well as network tools.
• Configure software to allow for best monitoring & management capability.
• Assist with ongoing management of Network Management Tools.
• Develop dashboards and other reports to present information in a meaningful way for both technical and non-technical clients.
• Utilize SAP Business Intelligence Platform and/or Crystal Reports, and Micro Focus Operations Bridge Reporter to create ad-hoc reports and dashboards.
• Support configuring network devices and providing guidance on data entry for specific configurations.
• Document the development and implementation of new content, and update and removal of existing content.
• Develop network and asset models to enhance the use of the tools and take advantage of advanced reporting capabilities. Analyze events found in the network tools to validate the architecture and procedures, define new procedures, and identify events of interest in support of report incident response.
• Designs, codes, tests, debugs, and documents those programs.
• Provides overall operating system maintenance for large telecommunications programs.

Job Qualifications:

• 5 years of relevant experience related to US Government Defense Logistics Agency telecommunications network operations and management.
• IAT-II requires one of the following current certifications: CND, CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security + CE, or SSCP
• Netscout Certified Specialist (or higher level Netscout certification).
• Possess active Secret personnel security clearance in good standing with eligibility for IT-I privileged access.
• US Citizen with active Secret clearance.

About Nationwide IT Services
NIS is an IT and Management consulting company, designated 8(a) by the SBA, and a CVE-verified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business. Our mission is to deliver value-added services to our customers, leveraging technology, people, and industry best practices to implement innovative solutions through our trusted employees and team members.
Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, 401(k) plan with employer match, paid holidays, PTO (sick/vacation), commuter benefits, employee assistance program (EAP) and educational reimbursement.
Nationwide IT Services, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, disability or protected veteran status.