SolarWinds Administrator

Leidos

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Work type
On-site
Location
Langley, VA
Salary
$92,300–$166,850 / yr
Posted
4 days ago
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Below market

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This role $130k
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About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations.

Leidos currently has 274 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $92,300–$166,850 across 254 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · SolarWinds Administrator

The SolarWinds Administrator joins the Defense Sector team to manage the end-to-end lifecycle of the SolarWinds platform. This role involves designing, deploying, and configuring monitoring tools to oversee IT infrastructure, including network devices, servers, and applications. Key responsibilities include creating custom dashboards, performing advanced SQL reporting, troubleshooting performance issues, and maintaining incident response procedures. The candidate will utilize a technical toolkit featuring SQL database configuration, scripting in Bash, PowerShell, or Python, and experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Windows Server OS. The role requires expertise in network protocols like Netflow, SNMP, and Packet Analysis to identify bottlenecks and ensure proactive system health. The position addresses the critical need for real-time visibility and performance optimization within a complex, distributed environment while ensuring compliance with STIG requirements and maintaining high availability across various infrastructure components.

What you'll do

  • Design, deploy, and configure SolarWinds monitoring tools to manage the organization's IT infrastructure.
  • Create customized dashboards, alerts, and reports to provide real-time visibility into network and application health.
  • Perform advanced SQL database configuration, support, and reporting for the SolarWinds platform.
  • Analyze system data to identify performance bottlenecks and implement optimizations for infrastructure components.
  • Respond to alerts promptly and investigate incidents to resolve technical issues efficiently.
  • Maintain comprehensive documentation for SolarWinds configurations, processes, and best practices.
  • Review and remediate STIG requirements and checklists as needed.
  • Provide technical training on SolarWinds products and monitoring principles to end-users and administrators.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of experience, or a Master's degree and 6+ years of experience.
  • Active and current DoD TS/SCI clearance.
  • DoD 8570/8140-compliant certification at IAT Level II (CompTIA Security+ CE minimum).
  • At least 4 years of experience in SolarWinds administration with hands-on expertise in various modules.
  • Proficiency in scripting and automation using Bash, PowerShell, or Python.
  • Strong understanding of network protocols, infrastructure, system architecture, Netflow, SNMP, and Packet Analysis.
  • Experience designing and supporting monitoring dashboards for reporting and status information (preferred).
  • SolarWinds Certified Professional (SCP) certification (preferred).

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