SolarWinds Network Administration and Automation

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• Have the opportunity to build a satisfying career.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members.

SolarWinds Network Administration and Automation

The role of IT Network SolarWinds and Automation Administrator – is responsible for the installation, configuration, and day-to-day administrative tasks required to support network infrastructure operations. This includes the design and implementation of network monitoring and administration solutions. The role will also focus on information collection and report development of wired/wireless network and network security infrastructure based on system requirements and advanced troubleshooting of these implementations in a distributed environment.
This is a hands-on operational role with shared on-call responsibilities, maintaining SLAs for the infrastructure supporting Niagara’s critical business applications hosted in the datacenters and remote manufacturing facilities.

Essential Functions

• Maintain SolarWinds observability platform with hands-on experience on installation, configuration & administration of modules like NPM, NCM and NTA.
• Create SolarWinds dashboards, facility dependencies maps and device utilization matrices.
• Leverage orchestration tools like Cisco DNAC & SolarWinds to identify deficiencies and implement optimization strategies for improved network efficiency and end-user experience.
• Create and maintain scripts that run queries on the SolarWinds database providing efficient performance and optimized network health
• Proficiency in Cisco routing and switching technologies with emphasis on EIGRP and BGP.
• Execute implementation of new systems and upgrades to existing systems.
• Track record with automating operational procedures using scripting languages such as Python and PowerShell.
• Document monitoring and administration architectures.
• Knowledge of integration with SQL a plus.
• Software Defined Network Technologies & Concepts a plus.
• Execute tasks associated with departmental projects to ensure timely completion.
• Provide operational status updates to IT Management team when needed.
• Participate in the development of architecture design and integration with existing IT infrastructure via APIs.
• Monitor and maintain IT environment to ensure SLAs are met, and issues are properly escalated.
• Align tactical objectives with other IT teams.
• Understand how tactical goals and projects align to departmental budget.
• Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.

Additionally, the SolarWinds Network Automation and Administrator is expected to demonstrate:

• Troubleshooting Skills: Ability to analyze complex orchestration issues quickly; Emphasis on troubleshooting ability and problem resolution for network issues and/or application issues.
• Outstanding Customer/Client Focus
• Project Management Skills, Time-Management and Documentation Skills: The ability to prioritize, coordinate and manage multiple tasks / projects simultaneously. Includes information organizational skills, design drawing and documentation.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to communicate effectively to all levels of technical staff, end-user communities, and various levels of management.
• Strong business acumen
• Ability to build relationships internally and externally
• Proven leadership qualities
• Teamwork Orientation

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• 4 Years  – Experience in SolarWinds Platform installation, configuration, and administration
• 4 Years  – Experience in SolarWinds Automation
• 2 Year  – Experience managing projects
• On average travels 1 week out of the month

*experience may include a combination of work experience and education

· Preferred Qualifications:

• 4+ Years – Experience in SolarWinds Platform installation, configuration, and administration
• 4+ Years – Experience in SolarWinds Automation
• 2+ Years – Experience managing projects
• *experience may include a combination of work experience and education

Education

Minimum Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, related field, or equivalent work experience

Preferred:

• Master’s Degree in Computer Science, related field, or equivalent work experience

Certification/License:

• Required: Cisco DevNet Associate or similar certification or equivalent work experience

Preferred:

• Cisco DevNet Professional or similar certification or equivalent work experience

Typical Compensation Range

Pay Rate Type: Salary

$96,309.20 - $139,648.35 / Yearly

Benefits

https://careers.niagarawater.com/us/en/benefits

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