Excelon Solutions · 1 day ago
SolarWinds SME
Alexandria, VA
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level
$75/hr - $75/hr
5+ years expExcelon Solutions is seeking a SolarWinds Subject Matter Expert (SME) for their client in Alexandria, VA. The role involves installing, configuring, and maintaining SolarWinds products to monitor network devices, servers, and applications, while ensuring optimal performance and security of the systems.
Cloud ManagementConsultingInformation TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Install, configure, and maintain SolarWinds products (NPM, NCM, SAM, etc.) to monitor network devices, servers, and applications
Develop and manage dashboards, alerts, and reports to provide visibility into network and system performance
Perform routine maintenance and upgrades to ensure optimal performance and security of SolarWinds systems
Integrate SolarWinds with other IT management and ticketing tools and maintain documentation of configurations and processes
Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to network monitoring, alerting, and data collection
Collaborate with network and systems teams to ensure accurate device inventory and monitoring coverage
Implement best practices for performance tuning and capacity planning within SolarWinds environments
Ensure compliance with security standards and assist in audits related to monitoring systems
Qualification
Required
5+ year of experience in Solarwind SME
Proven experience administering, configuring, and deploying SolarWinds products in enterprise environments
Deep Platform Knowledge — Mastery of the core SolarWinds Platform architecture, including polling engines (main/additional), scalability, high availability (HA), database management (SQL), upgrades/migrations, and integration features like PerfStack™, NetPath™, AppStack™, Orion Maps, and custom properties
Module-Specific Expertise — Advanced configuration, optimization, and troubleshooting across key modules: Network Performance Monitor (NPM): Interface monitoring, hardware health, capacity planning, SNMP polling/trapping/Syslog, Network Insight
Server & Application Monitor (SAM): Custom templates, AppInsight, application monitors, alerts
NetFlow Traffic Analyzer (NTA): Bandwidth/flow analysis (note: some older exams retired)
Network Configuration Manager (NCM): Config backup/change/compliance
Strong understanding of network infrastructure (routers, switches, firewalls) and protocols (TCP/IP, SNMP)
Familiarity with Windows Server and Linux environments
Experience with network diagnostic and monitoring tools (SolarWinds, Wireshark, etc.)
Scripting skills (PowerShell, Python) for automation and customization
Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field
4+ years of experience in network/system administration with a focus on monitoring tools
2+ years of experience with Solar Winds, with SolarWinds Certified Professional (SCP) certification or similar work experience
Preferred
Others like IPAM, VMAN, SRM, WPM, VNQM, and integrations with cloud/hybrid setups, desirable
Company
Excelon Solutions
Excelon Solutions offers salesforce, AWS services, VMware, microsoft azure, and IT services.
201-500 employees
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