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Software Systems Engineer

Remote:

Full Remote

Contract:

Full time

Experience:

Senior (5-10 years)

Work from:

Ohio (USA), United States

Offer summary

Qualifications:

5 years of relevant experience, Active Secret personnel security clearance, IAT-II certification or equivalent certifications required.

Key responsabilities:

Optimize network management software tools
Provide technical expertise and configure monitoring tools
Develop meaningful reports and dashboards
Assist with network device configurations
Document development and update procedures

Nationwide IT Services, Inc. Information Technology & Services SME https://www.nw-its.com/

201 - 500 Employees

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Job description

Software Systems Engineer
Secret, IT-I Critical Sensitivity, IA Level: IAT-II
Certification Requirements: Security+ CE and at least one of the following: NetScout Certified Specialist, CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP
Telework allowed (need to be local to Columbus, OH)

Nationwide IT Services (NIS) is seeking an experienced Software Systems Engineer in support of the Defense Logistics Agency's (DLA) Network Tools and performance monitoring support services requirements. The chosen candidate will assist designated DLA staff in integrating network management software tools to optimize network performance in 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.
Provide technical expertise and assistance with configuring, integrating, and day-to-day operations of the deployed network and application management tools.
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.
Support network monitoring and management across all network devices in the enterprise.
Must be experienced using SSL and server certificates for smart-card authentication – CAC -- (as well as single-sign-on) or other and other available network tools including Broadcom DX Netops, Netscout.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide acceptable recommendations for the integration of the tools (NNMi, NA, APM, OBM) as well as other DLA network tools.
Configure software to allow for the 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 within DLA.
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 guiding 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 networks, computer accounting, and advanced mathematical/scientific software packages.
Assists in all phases of software systems programming applications. Evaluates new and existing software products.

Job Qualifications:

5 years of relevant experience related to US Government Defense Logistics Agency telecommunications network operations and management.
Must possess an active Secret personnel security clearance in good standing with eligibility for IT-I privileged access.
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).

Additional Skills:

Must be able to communicate effectively and present technical approaches and findings.
Excellent attention to detail.
Must be able to balance multiple tasks simultaneously.
Identifies potential problems and solutions through analysis identifying recommended solutions.
Must have in-depth knowledge of the Micro Focus network management tools and be able to work with manufacturer representatives, functional specialists, automation specialists, contractors, and customers to effectively automate the customer’s requirements into an automated application.

About Nationwide IT Services
NIS is an IT and Management consulting company, is 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 along with Pet Insurance.

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.