NS-152 Network Monitoring System Engineer Level 2

NS-152 Network Monitoring System Engineer Level 2#26-00129 Woodlawn, MD 40% Remote Contract Job Description Description of Work Architect and evolve enterprise network monitoring solutions to improve visibility, reliability, and operational efficiency Lead event correlation, topology modeling, and root cause analysis strategies across complex network environments Evaluate and optimize monitoring tools (e.g., SMARTS, NetOps, SL1, Netcool) to ensure alignment with mission and operational objectives Drive NOC effectiveness improvements, including alarm reduction, actionable alerting, and incident response workflows Design and implement service-aware monitoring that maps infrastructure events to business/mission impact Integrate monitoring platforms with

SIEM/SOAR

tools (e.g., Splunk) and other enterprise systems Develop standards, governance, and best practices for monitoring configuration, data quality, and performance Identify opportunities for automation, AIOps, and predictive analytics to enhance operational maturity Mentor engineering teams and ensure a shift from tool-centric operations to outcome -driven monitoring Support troubleshooting of complex network issues and guide teams toward true root cause resolution vs. symptom chasing Basic Qualifications 10+ years of experience in network monitoring, network engineering, or NOC operations in large enterprise or federal environments Hands-on experience with at least one major monitoring platform such as: o VMware SMARTS (Smart Assurance) o Broadcom DX NetOps (Spectrum) o ScienceLogic SL1 o IBM Netcool o or comparable enterprise monitoring tools Demonstrated expertise in: Event correlation and alarm management, Network topology modeling and dependency mapping, Root cause analysis in complex, distributed environments Strong understanding of: SNMP, NetFlow/IPFIX, telemetry, syslog, WAN/LAN, firewalls, load balancers, and hybrid cloud networks Experience integrating monitoring tools with log analytics and SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk) Proven ability to improve monitoring effectiveness, including reducing alert noise and increasing actionable intelligence Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate technical impact in mission/business terms Preferred Qualifications 10+ years of experience supporting federal government or large -scale enterprise environments Familiarity with AIOps/observability platforms (e.g., Dynatrace, Datadog, Elastic, LogicMonitor) 10+ years of experience with automation and scripting (Python, APIs, etc.) Knowledge of Zero Trust architecture and enterprise logging (e.g., M-21-31 alignment) 10+ years of experience working in environments with high availability, compliance, and security requirements Position Requirements Employees must be citizens of the U.S., its possessions or territories, or lawful permanent residents as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20), or protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).