TEKsystems
Overview
The Network Observability Engineer works closely with Technology Services network Infrastructure personnel to evaluate, recommend, and implement a suite of proactive management tools needed to maintain a stable and efficient converged data, voice, and video network environment.
The position configures and maintains off-the-shelf management tools for real-time and historical visibility into network faults and performance. Keeps tool versions up to date while following change control procedures and works with management tool vendors as needed to deal with software deficiencies.
When off-the-shelf tools are insufficient, this position leverages software development skills to maintain, modify, and create customized programs, tools and scripts providing enhanced productivity through automation and increasing visibility into infrastructure health and performance.
Research and provide timely resolution to any management tool issues that may compromise Network Operations' proactive visibility into network infrastructure.
Responsibilities
Evaluate, recommend, and implement proactive management tools for a converged data, voice, and video network environment.
Configure and maintain off-the-shelf management tools for real-time and historical visibility into network faults and performance; maintain tool versions and follow change control procedures.
Collaborate with tool vendors as needed to address software deficiencies.
Develop and modify customized programs, tools, and scripts to automate tasks and improve visibility into infrastructure health and performance.
Research and resolve management tool issues to preserve proactive network visibility.
Qualifications Required:
Proficiency with UNIX/RedHat Linux including some systems administration experience
Strong understanding of SNMP MIBs, Syslog, NetFlow, TACACS, SNMP Traps and alerting
Familiar with databases such as MySQL, Postgres, and Vertica
Proficient in Microsoft Office products
Self-motivated with ability to work independently once up to speed on the environment
Desired:
3+ years of proven experience managing and creating network management tools and scripts
ServiceNow integrations
xMatters alerting through ServiceNow
Automation such as Ansible
Gitlab
Cisco router & switch configuration
JSON
Perl
Python
ThousandEyes
ScienceLogic
SolarWinds
Infoblox IP Address Management (IPAM) experience including NIOS, DDI, DNS, DHCP
Installation, Configuration, Integrations (API/REST), SSL, and certificates
Network Insight discovery, vDiscovery for VMware (NSX), and Cloud (AWS, Route53, Azure, etc.)
Knowledge of the Broadcom/CA DX NetOps suite that includes Spectrum, Performance Center with components (Vertica repository, Data Collector, Data Aggregator), Network Flow Analyzer, Virtual Network Assurance and Business Intelligence
Skills
CA Spectrum, SolarWinds, Cisco certified, Python, Automation
Top Skills Details
CA Spectrum, SolarWinds, Cisco certified
Additional Skills & Qualifications Opportunity to join a team and assist in a growing network group within an enterprise organization.
Experience Level Expert Level
Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $60.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Owings Mills, MD.
Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Oct 24, 2025.
About TEKsystems We’re partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That’s the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
Equal Opportunity The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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The position configures and maintains off-the-shelf management tools for real-time and historical visibility into network faults and performance. Keeps tool versions up to date while following change control procedures and works with management tool vendors as needed to deal with software deficiencies.
When off-the-shelf tools are insufficient, this position leverages software development skills to maintain, modify, and create customized programs, tools and scripts providing enhanced productivity through automation and increasing visibility into infrastructure health and performance.
Research and provide timely resolution to any management tool issues that may compromise Network Operations' proactive visibility into network infrastructure.
Responsibilities
Evaluate, recommend, and implement proactive management tools for a converged data, voice, and video network environment.
Configure and maintain off-the-shelf management tools for real-time and historical visibility into network faults and performance; maintain tool versions and follow change control procedures.
Collaborate with tool vendors as needed to address software deficiencies.
Develop and modify customized programs, tools, and scripts to automate tasks and improve visibility into infrastructure health and performance.
Research and resolve management tool issues to preserve proactive network visibility.
Qualifications Required:
Proficiency with UNIX/RedHat Linux including some systems administration experience
Strong understanding of SNMP MIBs, Syslog, NetFlow, TACACS, SNMP Traps and alerting
Familiar with databases such as MySQL, Postgres, and Vertica
Proficient in Microsoft Office products
Self-motivated with ability to work independently once up to speed on the environment
Desired:
3+ years of proven experience managing and creating network management tools and scripts
ServiceNow integrations
xMatters alerting through ServiceNow
Automation such as Ansible
Gitlab
Cisco router & switch configuration
JSON
Perl
Python
ThousandEyes
ScienceLogic
SolarWinds
Infoblox IP Address Management (IPAM) experience including NIOS, DDI, DNS, DHCP
Installation, Configuration, Integrations (API/REST), SSL, and certificates
Network Insight discovery, vDiscovery for VMware (NSX), and Cloud (AWS, Route53, Azure, etc.)
Knowledge of the Broadcom/CA DX NetOps suite that includes Spectrum, Performance Center with components (Vertica repository, Data Collector, Data Aggregator), Network Flow Analyzer, Virtual Network Assurance and Business Intelligence
Skills
CA Spectrum, SolarWinds, Cisco certified, Python, Automation
Top Skills Details
CA Spectrum, SolarWinds, Cisco certified
Additional Skills & Qualifications Opportunity to join a team and assist in a growing network group within an enterprise organization.
Experience Level Expert Level
Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $60.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Owings Mills, MD.
Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Oct 24, 2025.
About TEKsystems We’re partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That’s the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
Equal Opportunity The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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