Senior Network Management Systems (NMS) Administrator - Military veterans preferred

Description

Leidos is seeking a Senior Network Management Systems (NMS) Administrator to support large-scale migration and operations on a large, high-profile DOD contract. The I3TS program provides enterprise-wide IT support to enable DTRA’s Information Management & Technology Directorate (ITD) to consolidate, modernize, and continuously innovate the delivery of IT services and mission capabilities to DTRA’s internal and external mission partners operating in CONUS and OCONUS locations.  

The candidate will be skilled and detail-oriented NMS administration and more specifically SolarWinds to manage and maintain our network and systems monitoring environment. In this role, you will be responsible for configuring, optimizing, and supporting the NMS platform to ensure effective monitoring of the IT infrastructure, enabling proactive issue detection and resolution. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Deploy, configure, and maintain SolarWinds modules (e.g., NPM, SAM, NTA, NCM, VMAN, etc.). 

• Monitor the performance, availability, and overall health of network devices, servers, applications, and databases. 

• Develop and maintain custom dashboards, alerts, and reports to support IT operations and business needs. 

• Integrate SolarWinds with other tools and platforms as needed (e.g., ServiceNow, Splunk). 

• Analyze performance data and trends to identify potential issues and recommend improvements. 

• Perform routine software updates, patches, and security configurations within the SolarWinds environment. 

• Troubleshoot SolarWinds-related issues and provide Tier 2/3 support. 

• Document system configurations, procedures, and best practices. 

• Collaborate with cross-functional IT teams (network, systems, security, DevOps) to ensure accurate monitoring coverage. 

• Participate in on-call support rotation, as needed. 

Basic Qualifications Required: 

• BS degree and 8 – 12 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6 – 10 years of prior relevant experience. May possess a Doctorate in technical domain. Specific experience, education and training may be considered in lieu of degree.

• 4+ years of hands-on experience with SolarWinds or other NMS administration. 

• Proficient in configuring and maintaining SolarWinds modules such as NPM, SAM, and NCM. 

• Strong understanding of network and systems infrastructure (routers, switches, firewalls, Windows/Linux servers, virtualization). 

• Experience with SNMP, WMI, ICMP, and other monitoring protocols. 

• Familiarity with scripting languages (PowerShell, Python) for automation tasks. 

• Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills. 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 

• Security+ or equivalent prior to start date.

• Must possess an active DoD Secret with eligibility for a Top Secret at time of consideration.

Preferred: 

• Experience with SQL and SolarWinds Orion database structure. 

• SolarWinds Certified Professional (SCP) certification. 

• Experience in enterprise or multi-tenant environments. 

• Knowledge of ITIL practices and change management processes. 

Original Posting:

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.